Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

"What should we know before we go?Renovated in 2017, this West End hotel is a uniquely sophisticated option. While it’s not as close to main tourist attractions as other D.C. stalwarts, it borders some of the city’s other dynamic neighborhoods, like Foggy Bottom and Georgetown. What’s the crowd like?Many visitors are here for business, thanks to the hotel’s 12,000 square feet of meeting space. The good stuff: Tell us about the rooms.Tony Chi designed the spacious rooms, ensuring that even the basic category has a demarcated living area. This gives rooms, dressed in a mix of natural woods and muted hues of yellow and blue, a uniquely residential feel. Custom glasswork pieces by Amanda Weil and sleekly designed walnut bed frames make the Park Hyatt feel more like a home than a hotel. Anything stand out about other services and features? There’s more here than just a temporary place to lay your head: the Michelin-starred Blue Duck Tavern and its Tea Cellar, serving more than 30 rare teas, are outright destinations for residents and visitors. Bottom line: worth it, and why?A five-star option that's far from some of D.C.'s main attractions, but wins it alone for its world-class dining." - Laura Ratliff