I've stayed in this Hyatt a couple of times before whilst in DC for work, so when I found it doing a good rate for Easter I knew what I was going to get.
The Hyatt is is conveniently located in a relatively quiet area near to Union Station.
As you enter the hotel you go down an escalator to the lobby.
It's a spacious lobby and has a bar, restaurant, front desk, concierge and a shop.
The check-in process was efficient and polite. The lady that was checking me in was chatty and we spoke about some events that were taking place in DC that weekend.
My room was a decent size, clean, and well maintained.
The bed was comfortable and it had a nice big tv that got a decent range of channels.
I was surprised that the room did not have a safe, and alas the internet was not free either.
There was an ice machine along the corridor which was handy as I'd purchased a bottle of Bailey's in duty free. An ice machine seems like a fairly trivial thing, but having stayed in hotels where you have to ring room service to get ice I can tell you it's not.
Less than 5 minutes from the hotel is the Dubliner Bar. This is a fabulous place to go for a drink or three, and the food is good too.
It also has live music most nights.
Union Station is 2 or 3 minutes further away and it has a wide range of food outlets including Johnny Rockets - a perfect option for breakfast.
Union Station is also the starting point for some bus tours, and the fabulous Duck Tour starts from here too.
A great restaurant that is less than 5 minutes from the hotel is Charlie Palmer's on Constitution Avenue. I didn't get along to it on this trip as it was closed on Easter Monday, but I can definitely recommend it.
During the week you are likely to brush shoulders with politicians and their aids whilst having a drink at the hotel bar. I've had a few interesting conversations in my time..!!
Make sure you get yourself in to Georgetown whilst staying in DC.
If you like seafood I'd recommend a trip to the Fish Market too. It's just off Maine Avenue as it goes under the Francis Case Memorial bridge.
Don't forget the Smithsonian Museums - they're fantastic, (and free)...!!
I love Washington DC, and the Hyatt is a safe option for this area.
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