Jeff T.
Yelp
I've stayed in Hyatts all over, from the most luxurious lounges to the cozy corners, and let's just say... this ain't it, chief. This place is less 'Hyatt Regency' and more 'Hyatt Regret-sy.' Think Motel 6, but without the charm.
Now, let me paint you a picture: It's our 35th wedding anniversary--a big one! Forty years ago, this same building was a beautiful hotel called Maxims, a swanky place where young lovebirds like us came to celebrate and feel fancy. Fast-forward to today, and we thought we'd relive those golden days. But this Hyatt version? Well, if it's trying to capture the vibe of Maxims, it's more like Maxed Out.
First off, we pulled up and immediately noticed the valet was MIA. No one to take our car, no help with bags... there wasn't even a luggage cart to be found. We ended up parking in a garage with dystopian vibes straight out of a sci-fi thriller, dodging zombies (or maybe it was just other guests looking for their cars). By the way, Hyatt charges you $30 a night for the privilege to self-park. As for the Hyatt garage itself, it's only slightly better than the public one. No big 'welcome' there either. Just you, your bags, and a quest for parking.
Once we finally stumbled into our room, the experience kept on delivering. First, the TV is stuck on The View (no escape!) and the remote? Might as well be a paperweight. The toilet requires a gentle prayer before flushing, there's no minibar, no room service, and if you were expecting some top-notch toiletries, prepare yourself for disappointment. Even the little "market" in the lobby is a scavenger hunt of frozen Stouffer's dinners, Cup of Soup, and enough Gatorade to hydrate a small army. And a microwave? Apparently, that's an extravagance they just couldn't swing.
Normally, as a long-time Hyatt rewards member, I expect the royal treatment. When I asked about a room upgrade--because, hey, 35 years, right?--I was informed they were fully booked. On a Monday and Tuesday. Right. If "fully booked" means "I've seen maybe three people in the lobby and none on any floor," then sure, I'll buy it.
And here's the kicker: We requested a room with a mountain view to commemorate our anniversary. Instead? We got a room with a 'street serenade,' complete with all the sounds of traffic, day and night.
So, if you're young, carefree, and want to stay somewhere close to the nightlife, then sure, go for it--just know you're trading quality for location. But if you're, say, over 60 and hoping for the typical Hyatt experience, let me save you the hassle. Look elsewhere, because this 'Hyatt' experience is more "avoid-at-all-costs."
Happy anniversary to us, I guess?