Grand Hyatt WashingtonvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Grand Hyatt Washington scores slightly higher than The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Grand Hyatt Washington comes in at #37 in Washington DC with endorsements from 8 publications including 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
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The feel is more contemporary and casually chic than one might associate with this luxury chain, and the large guest rooms shine in gold, yellow, and blue."
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Pentagon, this Ritz-Carlton property is situated directly on the Potomac River, just three miles from the National Mall." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The hotel’s look incorporates contemporary lines and shades with classic elegance."
Star Service
"Located above the Pentagon City metro station, abutting a busy shopping mall, this deluxe hotel brings impeccable service and 17 stories of plush accommodations to the Virginia side of the Potomac." Full review
Gayot
"Located within sight of Washington's National Airport, this swanky hotel sits across the Potomac River on the Virginia side." Full review
Zagat
4.0
""Stellar service" is the highlight at this "well-run" venue praised for "beautiful" accommodations (all with Italian marble bathrooms) and a club floor that feels like a "home away from home"."
Lonely Planet
"Staying at the Ritz in Pentagon City is almost better than staying in DC proper owing to its fabulous views of the city." Full review
National Geographic
"Two locations: Georgetown's spa offers Prada treatments; Washington Circle location features 300 rooms with featherbeds and 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Offers a hotel experience that beautifully melds traditional and modern touches. Iconic monuments, renowned museums and important historical sights are moments away." Full review
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