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Hotel Information

Grand Hyatt Washington

Grand Hyatt Washington

Address
1000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001 United States

Phone
+1 202 582 1234

Email
concierge@hyatt.com

Please see below the Reservation Link for the SPJ Annual Conference.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/WASGH/G-SOPJ


Dining Options Near Hotel

  • FIG & OLIVE
    0.1 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 11 - 10:30 p.m., open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
    Upscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
  • CENTROLINA
    0.05 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m., open daily
    Seasonal Italian fare such as handmade pastas served in sleek, bright digs with an on-site market.
  • CRANES
    0.2 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 11:30 - 9:15 p.m., open until 10:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
    Modern restaurant with tapas, sushi & other Spanish-Japanese fare, plus an extensive menu of sake.
  • SUCCOTASH
    0.3 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 4 - 10 p.m., open from 11 - 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 - 10 p.m. on Sunday
    Star chef Lee's classy eatery melds Dixie & Asian flavors in curry succotash, fried chicken & ribs.
  • CAFÉ RIGGS
    0.3 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 7 - 12 a.m.
    Sophisticated restaurant with a terrace offering New American cuisine amid elegant surrounds.
  • THE HAMILTON
    0.1 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 11 - 2 a.m.
    Hip American eatery with late hours, plus plenty of room in a live music space downstairs.
  • KARMA MODERN INDIAN
    0.4 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 7 - 12 a.m.
    High concept takes on Indian classics & creative drinks in dramatic space with a stadium kitchen.
  • * TATTE BAKERY & CAFE
    0.6 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 11:30 - 9 p.m., open from 5 - 9 p.m. on Sunday
    Contemporary bakery & cafe with a patio, offering pastries, breakfasts, sandwiches & hot meals.
  • THE CAPITAL GRILLE
    0.8 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 11:30 - 9 p.m., open from 5 - 9 p.m. on Sunday
    Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
  • FARMERS & DISTILLERS
    0.4 MILES FROM GRAND HYATT
    Open daily from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., open from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday
    Distillery & eatery with wide-ranging international menu & drinks mixed with housemade spirits.

*Restaurant does not accept reservations

Things To Do

  • GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON
    The riverside estate of George Washington includes his iconic Mansion, outbuildings, tomb, gardens, and farm. Open daily, 365 days a year.
    3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, VA 22121
  • FORD'S THEATRE
    A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum, and learning center. Ford's Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, DC to explore and celebrate the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The site of Lincoln's assassination in April 1865, Ford's Theatre offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in America's past while revealing meaningful connections to today. The theatre and museum are currently open for daytime visits that educate patrons about Civil War Washington and Lincoln's life, assassination and legacy. 
  • ARTECHOUSE
    At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings a true 21st-century art experience to the nation's capital. ARTECHOUSE is a first-of-its-kind innovative art space dedicated to showcasing experiential and immersive large scale installations by artists who are forerunners of the new age in arts and technology. Through bringing art, science, technology and creativity together, their goal is to create immersive, sensory art experiences and a digital playground for all ages.
  • LAFAYETTE SQUARE
    It is nearly impossible to ignore the ambience of power at Lafayette Square, which surrounds the White House. It is a neighborhood of historic elegance and refinement. The story of the area and the tales of the Square's notable residents are told through many nearby museums and institutions.
  • NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
    The National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year.
  • AMERICAN ART MUSEUM / NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
    The National Portrait Gallery is a historic art museum between 7th, 9th, F, and G Streets NW in Washington, D.C., in the United States. Founded in 1962 and opened to the public in 1968, it is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Its collections focus on images of famous Americans.
  • NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
    The National Gallery of Art, and its attached Sculpture Garden, is a national art museum in Washington, D.C., United States, located on the National Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW.
  • PLANET WORD MUSEUM
    Planet Word is an immersive language experience located at the historic Franklin School in Washington, D.C. Ideal for all ages, Planet Word is a voice-activated museum (the world’s first!), and our interactive galleries and exhibits bring words and language to life in all sorts of fun ways.
  • UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
    Located between 14th St. and Raoul Wallenberg Pl., SW (formerly 15th St.), this internationally acclaimed museum tells the story of the Holocaust through artifacts, films, photos, and oral histories. Free, open daily 10 am - 5:30 pm.
  • NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM
    The Smithsonian National Postal Museum is devoted to the colorful and engaging history of the nation’s mail service and showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps and philatelic material in the world.

Tour Options

WASHINGTON DC MOONLIT TOUR OF THE NATIONAL MALL WITH PICK-UP & STOPS AT 10 SITES

GENERAL INFO:
See Washington DC’s best sites light up after dark on a 3-HourGuided Nighttime Tour of the National Mall and monuments. Listen to an entertaining narrated history of the capital city, then stop to explore the most important destinations, from moving tributes to America's 20th-century wars to inspiring presidential landmarks. Take in the White House and the U.S. Capitol building at their most picturesque and get the perfect orientation and overview of Washington, DC. 

  • 3-Hour Guided Night-Time Sightseeing Tour of Washington DC
  • Pass by top sites illuminated at night, including Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial Stop for photos at 10 attractions such as the White House and US Capitol Building Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up included at select DC hotels

NO COURTESY HOTEL PICK-UP Please meet us at the tour departure location 800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW near the National archives on the corner of 9th street and Pennsylvania Ave NW tour ending at the same location
https://www.viator.com/tours/Washington-DC/Moonlit-Motorcoach-Tour-of-National-Mall/d657-6766P11?mcid=56757

PRICING:        HOURS:
$66 per person Departure time is 7:30 p.m.

 

BEST OF DC TOUR - WITH ACCESS TO US CAPITOL GROUNDS & NATIONAL ARCHIVES BUILDING

GENERAL INFO:
Beat the long entrance lines and experience some of the most popular attractions in Washington, DC like an insider on this full-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy priority entry into the United States Capitol, the home of Congress. Then visit the National Archives Building, where the original Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution are on display. In between, see the city’s most famous landmarks and monuments, like the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and more. 

  • Enjoy reserved, priority entrance to two of Washington DC's most sought-after attractions 
  • See Washington DC’s major sites on a coach tour with guided walks for photo opportunities 
  • Enjoy a leisurely cruise down the Potomac River (mid-March to mid-October) 
  • VIP-style entry to the Capitol and National Archives makes this the ideal tour for politics and history buffs.

https://www.viator.com/tours/Washington-DC/Viator-VIP-Best-of-DC-Including-US-Capitol-and-National-Archives-Reserved-Access-the-White-House-and-Lincoln-Memorial/d657-6349VIPDC?mcid=56757

PRICING:        HOURS:
$99 per person Departure time is 10:00 a.m.

 

SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR

GENERAL INFO:
Step into the past and be amazed by the natural world on this a 2-hour private guided tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. See some of the over 126 million artifacts housed in the museum including the Hope Diamond, Egyptian mummies, and a living coral reef. Spend time immersing yourself in the fascinating stories and objects that make up our history and come away from the museum with new knowledge. 

  • Tour the Smithsonian Natural History Museum on a private 2-hour tour
  • See the Hope Diamond, a dazzling 46 Karat blue diamond 
  • See Egyptian mummies and learn about fascinating ancient death rituals
  • Discover a live coral reef exhibit and see a 45-ton replica of a whale

https://www.viator.com/tours/Washington-DC/Private-Guided-Tour-Smithsonian-National-Museum-of-Natural-History/d657-40048P26?mcid=56757

PRICING:        HOURS:
$94.34 per person --