Needed a cheap night in DC and for 6000 points + ~$85 with tax, this was a no-brainer. Not much in terms of dining or nightlife in the area as it is all office buildings, but with Uber/the Metro within walking distance, we didn't find this to be much of an issue. The rooftop bar was pleasant and better than what we had expected for somethign in the area -- a stop there for a drink/light bite and some skyline views of the area would certainly not be a bad way to kill an hour or two.

Check In

The only not-great part of my stay. There was no Plat/Diamond line and check-in was a zoo when I arrived. Having passed through the lobby several times throughout my stay, I don't recall a single time that there was not a swarm of people waiting in line.

Room

Booked a standard king room with cash+points and was upgraded to a suite after I called in and asked the morning of arrival. The room was spacious (noticeably larger than the standard base suite at the HR ORD, my only recent frame of reference) and in good condition with no noticeable wear+tear. Plenty of lighting and power ports; a clear line of sight to DCA for watching traffic; large kitchen area with plenty of cabinets, large sink, and paper towels; and no noise issues at all -- good in my book. Pardon the crappy lighting and messy condition of the bedroom in the photos...

Dining

Free breakfast was standard HP fare; however I was impressed by the large space for dining that alleviated the typical HP problem of swarms of people clogging up the dining area and buffet line. Despite there being several groups of foreign tourists and what seemed to be some high school sports team that rolled in with ~20-25 people, there was still plenty of room (and relative peace and quiet!) at the dining area. The staff here were absolutely fantastic -- friendly, professional, courteous, and highly efficient in clearing tables and keeping the buffet options stocked.

The rooftop bar was a nice surprise and a good spot for a nightcap. Great space with a good vibe and decent views of the surrounding area and DCA. 

Location

Located near the Federal Center SW Metro and L'Enfant Plaza metro stops. Not much in the immediate area but a roughly 10-15 minute walk to the southern part of the Mall. 

Overall

Great new addition to the portfolio of Hyatt properties in DC. The hotel opened November 2015 and still feels brand new. Stafff overall were great and several employees were genuinely thankful and excited when I told them that this was definitely the most impressive HP I've ever stayed at. Location isn't the most ideal, especially for those in DC who want to see more than the Mall, however the Metro is fairly close by. For a C+P booking requiring only 6000 points, this property is a fantastic deal.