• 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, and that later served as the home to 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.

• Admire 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.