Park Hyatt Washington

Washington’s got a reputation as a slightly buttoned-up town, and a bit of an inferiority complex about things like nightlife, thanks in large part to its status as a government town. One place government towns excel, however, is hospitality. These people are professional guests, and while they’re not demanding in quite the manner of a room-trashing rock star, they are a discerning audience. So you can expect a place like the Park Hyatt Washington D.C. to put its best face forward.

By now Park Hyatt’s modus operandi should be familiar: traditional hospitality and modern amenities, served under a veneer of chic yet subdued contemporary design. It’s pitched perfectly for Washington’s more style-conscious guests, its interiors soothingly, stylishly Zen, and its service very much up to a diplomat’s standard.

Blue Duck Tavern is among the city’s top restaurants, and weather permitting you’ll dine al fresco on the terrace. The Park Hyatt’s West End location makes it convenient for both leisure and business, while a fair bit of unofficial business is transacted nightly in the lounge. In short, it’s a high-end luxury hotel without a hint of stuffiness, which, in this town, is something that can’t be taken for granted.