The St. Regis Washington, D.C.vsGrand Hyatt Washington
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. Overall, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. ranks significantly higher than Grand Hyatt Washington. The St. Regis Washington, D.C. scores 89 with accolades from 17 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's and BlackBook.
The St. Regis Washington, D.C. Show All Reviews
923 16th and K Streets, N.W., Washington DC, DC 20006
From $263/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"An especially lovely place to stay the night (and especially expensive: Its rates may be the highest in town)." Full review
Concierge
"It's still the province of visiting heads of state, diplomats, and lobbyists, and an air of decorum prevails."
Oyster
Luxury
"Its premier restaurant, 24-hour butler service, and spacious, high-tech rooms place it among the city's elite." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Calvin Coolidge took part in the 1926 opening of this grand hotel, styled after a Renaissance palace and appointed with antiques, chandeliers, and fine tapestries."
Michelin Guide
"The landmark St. Regis looms over Washington's thriving business district with an air of distinction."
Star Service
"The staff too is professional if somewhat cool, and as emotionally detached as the Secret Service agents who shadow some of the guests staying here." Full review
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Avoid rooms facing the Crystal Terrace, as it is often raucous with functions and parties.
Gayot
"From the arched doorway facade to the Oriental carpets and dangling chandeliers of the impressive lobby, this hotel... is all about elegance."
BlackBook
"Queenly residence for visiting heads of state, pocket-heavy Europeans and America's aging glitterati."
Zagat
4.0
"Smitten supporters of this circa-1926 grande dame tout its "superb" location, just two blocks from the White House, and maintain that guests are in for a "luxurious", "peaceful" stay."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A historic hotel in the heart of the nation’s capital, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. has hosted most of the U.S. presidents as well as an assortment of royalty and prime ministers." Full review
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