Thompson Hyatt Washington DC Review [2023]
Thompson Washington D.C. is a newer Hyatt hotel in the Navy Yard neighborhood of our nation’s capitol, alongside the Anacostia River and near National’s Park. I stayed in this hotel during a quick weekend trip in October 2023!
Booking My Stay at Thompson Washington DC
I redeemed 30,000 World of Hyatt points for a two-night stay (15,000 points per night), directly at Hyatt.com. I transferred them from my Chase (my Chase Sapphire Preferred card earns Ultimate Rewards points that can be transferred to Hyatt and over 10 other airline and hotel partners). I felt this was solid value given the hotel is brand new.
Thompson Washington DC Location & Parking
Thompson Washington DC is in the heart of the Navy Yard neighborhood in Washington, DC.
Depending on the time of day, it is about a 15-minute drive to Washington Regan National Airport (DCA) and the downtown area. While Thompson Washington DC isn’t the most convenient hotel if you’re in town for business, the Green Line Ball Park metro stop is a block away, which makes it easy to get around.
The hotel only offers valet parking, and it is steep — $60 overnight. Hourly rates are available as well, starting at $27 for up to 3 hours.
While the hotel doesn’t offer self-parking, there is street parking all around the Navy Yard neighborhood and public parking garages are nearby.
We didn’t have a car on this trip so I didn’t use the valet parking service, but did notice there was always an attendant outside and they seemed to be quick retrieving vehicles for guests at the hotel.
Thompson Washington DC Lobby & Check-In
Thompson Washington DC is a sophisticated hotel, and you’ll notice that as soon as you enter the hotel. The hotel has a signature scent and I loved the design of the first floor, which includes the check-in area, lobby bar, and various seating areas.
We checked in on the Hyatt app before arriving at the hotel. It said to visit the front desk on arrival for some reason but it seemed like a glitch with the app as the front desk visit was quick, and we were in our room in no time.
King Room w/ Balcony at Thompson Washington DC
I originally booked a standard King Room, but was upgraded to a King Room with Balcony about 24 hours before we arrived, thanks to my World of Hyatt Explorist status.
I was impressed when I walked into the room! While the room seemed overly dark (we arrived at 8 PM), I did notice the quality of construction right away – from the hardwood floors to the bathroom tile. The darkness of the room made it easy to fall asleep, but the room also felt dark during the next day and it would have been difficult to work in the room if I had to, especially considering how small the desk ways. Luckily I was in town for pleasure this time, and I was able to send a few emails from and enjoy the fall weather on the balcony.
Dining at Thompson Washington DC
There are four options for drinks and food at Thompson Washington DC: Surveyor, the rooftop bar, the lobby bar, and in-room dining. Surveyor is the main hotel restaurant and the lobby and rooftop bars offer lighter menu options.
We ventured up to the rooftop bar to enjoy prosecco and check out the menu. We ordered the Spinach & Artichoke Dip for $15. It was decent. Next time I’m going to try the Lobster Roll Sliders.
Amenities at Thompson Washington DC
While Thompson Washington DC isn’t a resort, they charge $30 per night destination fee which is insane! This is waived for award stays. I would be upset if I had to pay it, because it didn’t offer much.
Specifically, the Thompson Washington DC destination fee includes:
- High-speed wi-fi
- Fitness center access
- In-room coffee and tea
- Local, long-distance, and toll-free phone calls
- Variety of discount “coupon book” offers
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Final Thoughts
There’s no doubt that Thompson Washington DC is posh. The sleek, modern vibe is apparent as you enter the property. Overall, I was impressed with my room. I loved the quality of the hardwood floor and bathroom tiles. I appreciated the upgrade to a balcony room thanks to my Explorist status but was disappointed that the HVAC system wasn’t functioning properly. It took multiple interactions with the hotel to get a resolution. While I didn’t have to pay the destination fee this time (it is waived when you redeem World of Hyatt points for your stay), I would be disappointed to have to pay this in the future. The hotel is indeed in a fantastic location for the Navy Yard but lacks amenities warranted to charge additional fees on top of the room rate, in my opinion. Would I stay here again? Yes, I would… if I needed to be in the Navy Yard neighborhood and had enough World of Hyatt points to pay for my stay.
Have you stayed at Thompson Washington DC? What were your thoughts?
