Review Hyatt Globalist Benefits and Upgrades at Grand Hyatt Washington DC
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The Grand Hyatt Washington DC is one of my favorite DC hotels, especially if you have the World of Hyatt Globalist elite status; you will enjoy your stay from the Grand Suite upgrade to the Grand Club access for complimentary food, dessert, and drinks.
As a Globalist member, my recent stay at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC, was incredible. The Grand Suite upgrade was amazing, and here is a full review of the suite and the property:
Grand Hyatt Washington DC has a good location, conveniently situated in the central DC area with quick access to public transportation and China Town. While it’s also within walking distance of the National Mall, it still takes a bit of walking.
Grand Suite Upgrades
As a World of Hyatt Globalist, my standard room got a complimentary upgrade to the Grand Suite, the Standard Suite that’s available for a free upgrade to Globalist members in the World of Hyatt program.
At first, Grand Hyatt Washington DC only upgraded me to the deluxe king room. However, one day before my check-in date, I noticed that the Grand Suite was still available for cash booking, so I reached out to Grand Hyatt Washington’s Facebook page and asked if I could receive the upgrade to the Grand Suite instead as a Globalist member, if available. The social media team acknowledged my request and forwarded it to the General Manager along with my email address and reservation confirmation number. I heard back from the GM via email, saying they would do their best to accommodate my request based on availability. Sure enough, I went to look at my reservation via the Hyatt app after reading the email, and gratefully, the room type became the Grand Suite. Halleluja!
This is why I love the World of Hyatt program!
Grand Suite Room Review
The Grand Suite room at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC is amazing! I was traveling alone, so the suite was too big for one person. Still, I enjoyed it very much.
Grand Suite
Grand Suite is huge. After the entrance, you are greeted with a spacious living area and entertainment center that leads to a long dining desk, a good size bedroom, and finally, a large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub.
Living Area
Separated King Bedroom
King Bedroom
Jacuzzi Tub inside the Grand Suite
The views from the Grand Suite are nothing special. It overlooks surrounding tall office buildings, given that the Grand Hyatt Washington DC is located in the middle of the business district in the downtown DC area.
View from the Grand Suite Master Bedroom
Overall, I am very pleased with the Grand Suite and strongly recommend it if you can score an upgrade to the suite as a Globalist member. Here’s the video of the suite:
Grand Hyatt Washington DC offers no welcome amenity gifts for Globalist elite members.
Food & Beverage Credits
A $10 daily food & beverage credit is part of the Destination Fee that the Grand Hyatt Washington DC charges all guests. See the Destination Fee below for more information.
Destination Fee
Grand Hyatt Washington DC charges a destination fee of $20 plus taxes to all guests. However, the fee is waived for World of Hyatt members that redeem points for a stay.
Destination Fee includes the following:
Premium high-speed internet
$10 daily food and beverage credit for lunch or dinner in Cure Bar & Bistro (excludes alcohol, tax, service charge, and gratuity)
10% off Old Town Trolley Tours Silver Pass booked through the hotel concierge
Two complimentary bottles of water daily
24-hour access to Fitness Center
Over $70 discount on a 2-hour private sedan tour of monuments and memorials, including the White House and Capitol Building, round trip to the hotel.
Discounted luxury town car transportation to Union Station and airports.
Google Chromecast is available in the room via guest television.
15% off the guided bike and Segway tours with Unlimited Biking. Use code: GoGrand
Preloaded Metro Card ($3 credit) 1 per reservation. Inquire at the front desk.
Monthly Washington Magazine is available in the guest room.
Access to digital publications via PressReader App
As a Globalist, you can enjoy a complimentary buffet-style breakfast inside the Grand Club at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC. The options are pretty good for hot and cold items.
Grand Club Breakfast
You can learn more about the complimentary breakfast inside the Grand Club through the full review below:
There’s an onsite full-service restaurant called Cure Bar & Bistro inside the Grand Hyatt Washington DC. The Destination Fee includes the $10 food and beverage credit that can be used at the restaurant.
A breakfast restaurant called Cabinet and a Starbucks Reserve with direct access through the hotel.
Grand Hyatt Washington DC offers valet parking only, and it costs $62 per night.
Self-parking is also available; however, it’s not part of the hotel.
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC.
Housekeeping
Yes, available.
Internet/Wi-Fi
Yes, available and complimentary through the Destination Fee.
Bottled Water
Two water bottles are on the shelf above the mini bar inside the Grand Suite.
Bottles of Water Inside the Grand Suite
It’s also worth mentioning that with your Globalist elite status, you can access the Grand Club for unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, including bottled water.
Furthermore, Grand Hyatt Washington DC also gives two bottles of water daily per the Destination Fee that they charge to all guests.
Early Check-in
Early check-in was possible for me. At noon, I arrived at the property from my Amtrak train ride, and the hotel had the Grand Suite ready for me.
The regular check-in time is 4 P.M.
Late Check-out
The regular check-out time at the Grand Hyatt Washington DC is at 11 A.M. However, I was able to get a very late check-out at 6 P.M . for being a Globalist member.
Please note late check-out is subject to availability.
Spa
Grand Hyatt Washington DC does not have a spa service.
Fitness Center
Yes, available.
In-Room Safe
Yes, available.
Robes & Slippers
Yes, available inside the Grand Suite.
Swimming Pool
The Grand Hyatt Washington DC does not have a swimming pool, unfortunately.
Contact
I was not able to find the email address of the Grand Hyatt Washington DC. Instead, you may contact them via their Facebook page, and they will respond accordingly.