Grand Hyatt WashingtonvsThe Jefferson, Washington, DC
Grand Hyatt Washington and The Jefferson, Washington DC are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Jefferson, Washington DC is preferred by most professionals compared to Grand Hyatt Washington. The Jefferson, Washington DC is ranked #2 in Washington DC with praise from 20 reviewers including Jetsetter, Zagat and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
The Jefferson, Washington, DC Show All Reviews
1200 16th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20036
From $284/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A Beaux Arts beauty built in 1923, The Jefferson has reopened after a two-year makeover that restored the gleam to its ornate plasterwork."
Insight Guides
"A relatively small hotel, offering discreet and sensitive service in elegant surroundings."
Oyster
Luxury
"After a massive renovation in 2009, this boutique reopened, and regained its place among DC's elite hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Beaux Arts façade is particularly eyecatching with prints and documents, including some associated with Thomas Jefferson, on display inside."
Michelin Guide
"Built as a grand private residence in 1923, the.Jefferson dazzles with its established reputation, impeccable service and classic exterior."
Star Service
"Located just south of Scott Circle, on busy 16th Street, five blocks north of the White House, this establishment is confidently positioned at the top of the ranks beside the Hay-Adams." Full review
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Tip: Ask for a view of the Washington Monument.
BlackBook
"Parisian downtown classic throws a rim shot of 1920s razzamatazz at Washingtonian establishment."
Zagat
3.8
""Quiet and reserved", this "elegant" historic hotel in a "beautiful" beaux arts building earns praise for its "superior" location, "wonderful rooms" and suites."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Jefferson, Washington, DC underwent a major renovation before reopening in 2009, when the lobby was updated and an arched skylight dating back to the 1920s was unveiled." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
94.4
"It is said that Thomas Jefferson’s time in France left him with an abiding appreciation for the finer things in life." Full review