Cathy S.
Yelp
This is a Hyatt Property Category 6, so what could be wrong? Well.......
Having never been to Napa and needing an honest break from my routine, this destination and the bonus of a Hyatt hotel and using all of my points, seemed to be perfect!
Valet parking was a breeze with the valets consistently friendly, great conversation and great attitudes.
Check in was easy and I went to my room with 2 bottles of water and a glass of Cabernet.
My Junior Suite was on the 5th floor where the hallways were uncomfortably dark and smelled quite musty.
Entering my Junior Suite, I was less than impressed with the very used furniture, including the couch. I had balcony doors that could be opened for much needed fresh air, but as soon as I pulled the sheer drapes back to access the doors, I immediately could feel the dirt left on the drapes and could easily see the numerous tears and yellow stains. I quickly shut the sheers and went to the bathroom to thoroughly wash my grungy hands. Between the drapes and the sad furniture, I had no reason to use my "sitting room."
The attached bedroom with a wonderfully comfortable king bed, enough pillows and a deep soaking tub began changing my mind about the room, even though the old and much used furniture continued.
Then I checked out the attached bathroom. Nice big marble shower with rain head initially caught my eye, but then caught my eye in a negative way. The grout needed a good cleaning both in and out of the shower as well as the floors. I had to stand on a towel to take my showers. And then there was the barn door that separated the bathroom from the bedroom. Impossible to move, so any privacy didn't exist.
Over the 3 days, I was only in my room to sleep, shower, and change clothes.
Then the unexpected happened on day #3. Following the weather, I learned that my way home was going to be impacted by a then predicted good dumping of snow, and I was stuck! I emailed the hotel, explaining my situation and requested a discounted room rate for the following 2 nights, either in the same room or a lesser room. I was informed by "Keith" that the best they could offer in their multi vacancy hotel was to go online and rebook a room using the Hyatt Member's rate. No discount at all!
I have been a loyal Hyatt member for more years than I can remember, and the Member's rate was all they could offer? I'll definitely remember your "courtesy" in the future, Hyatt!
Needless to say, I found another nice hotel for considerably less for the next weather impacted 3 days!
Sitting in the second hotel, I received a "How Was Your Stay?" from Hyatt. I answered honestly, and have received no communication from Hyatt to this day, even though I gave Hyatt permission to contact me about "How they did."
I loved Napa, and will definitely return, but not to the Andaz. Such a disappointment.
Friends and I had already booked a week in Nashville at the Grand Hyatt for the end of Spring. Unable to change at this point, hopefully will enjoy a better stay there than at Andaz. I had booked the stay with full confidence in Hyatt. Now.....???
Hyatt, this is where you try to make it right with a long time customer, if you care about retention.