• Admire the iconic entrance of the Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square and its brass doors and Sofitel sign. This historic hotel sits on the former site of a grand hotel that presidents and celebrities visited in the 19th century. The former hotel even served as a temporary home for both President Andrew Johnson and President Woodrow Wilson. The building was designed by Mihran Mesrobian, who strived to create a French-inspired oasis in historic Washington, DC.

• Discover the White House-inspired lobby of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, which features columns, coffered ceilings, and Art Deco-era limestone marble floors with a brass inlay.

• Marvel at the grand Paris Ballroom, which has its own private entrance on H Street. This dignified ballroom is tastefully decorated in historic fashion reminiscent of 1920’s Paris, and features floor-to-ceiling windows.