Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol Review

In general, the Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol is the cheapest Hyatt option in our nation's capital. But with a low price tag comes many drawbacks, mainly with the hotel's location and condition of the rooms. Our Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol review covers what you should expect out of this hotel when comparing it to other options in Washington, DC.

Location

When it comes to location, the hotel's name is downright misleading. The Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol is at least a 30-minute walk to the Capitol (unlike the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, which is actually next to the Hill). For public transit, the Hyatt Place is a short walk from the NoMa-Gallaudet redline stop on the Metro. This is one stop away from Union Station, which is the closest stop to Capitol Hill.

Simply put, there is nothing near this Hyatt Place worth visiting, with the exception of Union Market nearby. If location is important to you, then consider other options like the Grand Hyatt Washington.

Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol: Booking Cost

The Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol is a Category 3 property in the World of Hyatt program. It was disappointing to see this hotel go up a category in March 2024. But the change was consistent with Hyatt increasing award prices for all Hyatt properties in DC. Here are the award costs for a standard room:

• 9,000 points off-peak
• 12,000 points standard
• 15,000 points peak

It's common to find cash rates under $200 for weeknights. Weekend prices fluctuate a lot depending on the time of year and on whether there are any big events taking place in DC (which is often). To decide whether you're better off paying cash or redeeming points, make sure to calculate the cents per point value for any potential redemption.

Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol: Rooms

This hotel has the typical rooms you would expect of a Hyatt Place property. Rooms have either one king bed or two queen beds, and all rooms include a sofa bed. The Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol does not have any suites.

The hotel reserves rooms on the top floor for World of Hyatt Globalist members. These rooms are the same as on any other floor, but some rooms have a decent view of the Washington Monument in the distance.

This hotel opened in 2014 and the rooms show their age. Signs of wear and tear include many chips and scrapes on the furniture, tears on the lampshades, streaks from luggage bumping against or rubbing against the walls, and a menagerie of blotches and stains on the sofas and carpets.

Property/Amenities

The Hyatt Place offers overnight valet parking at $55 per night ($35 for the day). The gym is decent given the space constraints. Surprisingly, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool that is open during the summer months. This is quite the odd decision for a city where the temperature is under 60F for over half the year.

The breakfast is the standard Hyatt Place breakfast, with your usual eggs, protein (bacon or sausage), pancakes or waffles, fruit, yogurt, etc. The lobby has ample seating so I have never had trouble finding a seat even when the hotel is at full occupancy. On this note, the hotel is popular with school groups, so don't be surprised to run into large groups of teens during your stay.

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I have checked in late at night a few times and even the overnight folks at the front desk are top notch. The valet and security folks are also very friendly.

Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol: ToP Thoughts

If you're looking for the cheapest Hyatt option in DC, the Hyatt Place Washington/Capitol Hill will usually be the one. In exchange for the lower price tag, expect a less than desirable location and subpar rooms. This hotel provides a clean bed for the night and a decent breakfast in the morning, but don't expect much else. If you're looking for a points hotel with a better location, consider the Grand Hyatt or the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.