My husband and I stayed at the Hyatt with our two children (4 and 8) for a weekend of museum hopping and tours. We were celebrating our daughter's birthday. The room was a little small, but clean and lovely. Our room cost us $139 per night including breakfast buffet (Saturday 6-12noon and Sunday 6 or 7a.m. to 2p.m.). The food was fresh and the selection was pleasing (eggs, bacon, sausage, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, omelet and waffle service, variety of juices and breads).
Every staff member we encountered was helpful, professional and friendly. The location (Metro Center) was great. The Metro fare from the hotel to the Smithsonian is about $1.35. We had a little problem with our fare cards -- I bent the corner and de-magnetized them both. (Be sure to keep them flat -- do not bend.) The helpful station manager helped me fill out a refund envelope right there at the station. We are entitled to a refund and not replacement cards because we live more than 100 miles away.
There is a CVS about three blocks/less than five minute walk down the street in Chinatown -- get your soda and water there. A soda in the hotel costs $2.75. Also, bring a sun hat or visor and sunscreen. There are not many shade trees in the downtown areas or at most of the monuments.
There was no parking valet when we arrived so we had to self park down the street ($20 per 24 hours plus tax). A little inconvenient, but not the end of the world since we did not need "in and out" privileges.
I recommend this hotel to all. Go to DC. See the museums and monuments. And save some cash on a conveniently located room with the added bonus of filling breakfast included in the room rate.
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