Joseph F.
Yelp
We spent a week at the Grand Hyatt Vail, overall, it did make for a memorable getaway. This place has come with its major pros and some minor cons, based on which I've awarded it 4 stars.
What we loved:
- Our room was remarkably stunning. We stayed in a deluxe king suite, and boy, it was fantastic. The bathroom exclaimed luxury with a sprawling free-standing tub, giving it a rather regal touch.
- The bed in our room deserves a special shoutout. It was quite possibly one of the most comfortable ones I've ever had the pleasure of sleeping on.
- The hotel's staff deserves a pat on the back. They are prompt and will gladly bring you anything you need right to your room.
- Another major perk, especially for ski enthusiasts, was the ski lift right within the hotel premises. This made our ski adventures a lot more convenient.
Areas for Improvement:
- At times, it seemed like the staff and housekeeping were a bit overwhelmed. It's understandable considering the size of the hotel, but I feel this aspect could be managed better.
- The hotel advertises a private SUV shuttle which unfortunately wasn't running during our stay. On inquiring, we were told that they were short-staffed to drive the shuttle, quite disappointing because the Grand Hyatt is not close to Vail's shops or restaurants.
- Also, Venture sports running the ski valet wasn't quite a pleasing experience. Barring their unorganized process which lead to our boots being lost for about 30 minutes, the place was constantly bustling with chaos.
Lastly, for a property of this level, it was annoying to find that one out of two hot tubs were not functioning and the pool heater was broken. Thankfully the 1 functioning hot tub was big enough to fit about 20 people.
In sum, despite a couple of minor hitches, we had a lovely stay at the Grand Hyatt Vail, thanks to its nice rooms and easy access lift. It has room for improvement for sure, but it still makes for a pretty awesome choice when in Vail.