Two blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building and National Mall, the Hyatt Regency Washington boasts one of the best locations in Washington, D.C. Senate offices, the Smithsonian Institute and the Library of Congress are all within a few blocks.

Union Station, two blocks away, offers train connections throughout the greater Washington area and to Ronald Reagan International Airport, 12 miles away.

Valet parking service is offered beneath the hotel's private portico drive. Inside, the lobby presents an elegant atmosphere.

The Hyatt Regency Washington has a comprehensive 24-hour business center, with services ranging from faxing to desktop publishing. Property amenities include an indoor pool, spa tub and fitness center.

Onsite dining opportunities are anchored by the Park Promenade, an atrium restaurant delivering a creative menu for all meals. For lighter fare, Perks offers coffee, doughnuts and sandwiches to go. The hotel also has a lobby bar and pizza parlor.

A 2004 renovation ushered contemporary comfort and the latest technology into the Hyatt Regency Washington's guestrooms. Sleek ebony furnishings, such as desks and entertainment armoires, accent natural toned upholstery. Both wired and wireless Internet access are available at a surcharge.

Other guestroom amenities include coffeemakers, satellite television and cordless phones.

More than a transportation hub, Union Station is also a glorious refurbishment of Beaux Arts architecture that's definitely worth seeing. Its halls also host an upscale mall, food court and cinema.