Grand Hyatt WashingtonvsJ20
Both Grand Hyatt Washington and Jackson 20 are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Grand Hyatt Washington is the choice of most writers compared to Jackson 20. Grand Hyatt Washington comes in at 75 with accolades from 7 sources such as Fodor's, Gayot and Zagat.
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"With its room count of 888, the Grand Hyatt is the largest hotel near the convention center, which is 3 blocks away." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 888-room Grand Hyatt feels every bit as big as it is." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The location is superb and the airy atrium includes a lagoon surrounding an island where a pianist plays."
Rough Guide
"Smart corporate hotel with an eye-opening twelve-storey atrium and lagoon, waterfalls and glass elevators."
Star Service
"Inside this beehive is a potpourri of dining options, recreational facilities, and of course, lots and lots of meeting space." Full review
Gayot
"Located at Metro Center in the heart of downtown Washington, this hotel puts you in the thick of things; in fact, it is the closest hotel to the Convention Center."
Zagat
3.5
"Pulling in professionals and vacationers alike, this "wonderful" venue... offers more than 800 "comfortable" rooms and suites grouped around an "airy" central atrium."
Fodor's
"The staff here sometimes refers to this chain hotel with all the standard business comforts as a mini city, and with so many conveniences under one atrium-topped roof it's easy to see why." Full review
J20
480 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
From $0/night
Fodor's
"Luxurious guestrooms where traditional Americana takes on a sharp, contemporary look."
Frommer's
"Ideally located in the heart of Old Town's historic district, this 6-story brick building used to house a Holiday Inn Select." Full review
Jetsetter
"Civil War history meets modern sophistication in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria." Full review
Star Service
"In the heart of Old Town, 11 blocks east of the metro station, in a six-story redbrick structure with a gabled roofline, this place blends into its historic setting." Full review
Gayot
"Located on King Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, this 241-room Kimpton hotel is close to local museums, restaurants, and the historic Mount Vernon." Full review
Zagat
3.8
""Right in the thick of things" near Old Town's shops and restaurants, this "glamorous" yet "quirky" Kimpton boutique is staffed by a "well-trained" crew and boasts "comfy, stylish" quarters."
Lonely Planet
"Free goldfish on request and a geometric, deco-inspired interior help polish the 1930s, cool-daddy-o vibe at this marble temple to stylish glamor." Full review
Fodor's
"Here's a perfect marriage of whimsy and elegance." Full review