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Back to School is Anything But Boring with Sofitel Washington DC

by Kimberly Inlander

Sep 24, 2024

© Courtesy of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

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Family travel may have slowed down slightly with school back in session, but it doesn’t have to be that way in the nation’s capital. At Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, French luxury meets American history, and back-to-school season is a perfect time for families to plan an educational trip to Washington, D.C., for enriching experiences and lifelong learning. And the luxury property is here to help with its Family Escape Package.

 

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© Courtesy of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

With spacious accommodations and a convenient Lafayette Square location, Sofitel Washington DC makes the perfect homebase for family exploration of the city. The hotel is mere feet from the White House and within walking distance of iconic landmarks like the Smithsonian museums, the monuments, the memorials and the National Mall.

 

With the Family Escape Package, family travelers enjoy 50 percent off the second room booked, ideal for creating cherished memories as a family. The second room will be connected next door or nearby, based on availability. Children under 12 in the parents’ room receive complimentary breakfast. Children in the second room must be between the ages of 8 and 15; they also enjoy free breakfast when accompanied by their parents. The option of late check-out can be added based on hotel availability.

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