Hyatt Regency O'Hare REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
May 7, 2005, 1:27 pm
#16
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Jill,
Did you get the a newly refurbished room in the "Executive Section" (whatever that is) with the new luxury beds?
J
Did you get the a newly refurbished room in the "Executive Section" (whatever that is) with the new luxury beds?
J
Last edited by nologic; May 7, 2005 at 5:41 pm
May 9, 2005, 1:50 pm
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Hyatt Regency O'Hare restaurant
Yes, I stayed in the executive rooms tower (or whatever it's called).
No, I'm not talking about the steak restaurant, but the rotating restaurant on top which I THINK is called Ventana or somesuch. Kinda Asian fusion-ish.
No, I'm not talking about the steak restaurant, but the rotating restaurant on top which I THINK is called Ventana or somesuch. Kinda Asian fusion-ish.
May 9, 2005, 2:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Jills
Yes, I stayed in the executive rooms tower (or whatever it's called).
No, I'm not talking about the steak restaurant, but the rotating restaurant on top which I THINK is called Ventana or somesuch. Kinda Asian fusion-ish.
No, I'm not talking about the steak restaurant, but the rotating restaurant on top which I THINK is called Ventana or somesuch. Kinda Asian fusion-ish.
"FWIW, the Hyatt ORD has made some fairly siginificant changes to their restaurant line-up since the arrival of a new GM late last year (this according to a server). Ventana's (the revolving rooftop restaurant) has been closed for good, and T.O.P. (The Steak Place) has been relocated next to Knuckles, in the space where Aldo's was years ago."
How's The Steak Place?
May 9, 2005, 5:27 pm
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Omg!
Originally Posted by nologic
Hmmm...while Scottie reports on May 4th:
"FWIW, the Hyatt ORD has made some fairly siginificant changes to their restaurant line-up since the arrival of a new GM late last year (this according to a server). Ventana's (the revolving rooftop restaurant) has been closed for good, and T.O.P. (The Steak Place) has been relocated next to Knuckles, in the space where Aldo's was years ago."
How's The Steak Place?
"FWIW, the Hyatt ORD has made some fairly siginificant changes to their restaurant line-up since the arrival of a new GM late last year (this according to a server). Ventana's (the revolving rooftop restaurant) has been closed for good, and T.O.P. (The Steak Place) has been relocated next to Knuckles, in the space where Aldo's was years ago."
How's The Steak Place?
May 10, 2005, 12:37 pm
#20
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We stayed there a few days ago before returning to Europe on a $46 Priceline-rate. All in all we thought that this was a decent price for the hotel, however if I had paid the $169 they were asking for that night conventionally there would be no way I would be satisfied. Rooms were nice, but the constant traffic by the meeting-attendees and the general "hectic" athmosphere there was less than inspiring.
The hotel recently opened a Lounge on their Executive level (floor 29?). The lounge is basically a converted room and offers continental breakfast in the morning with pastries, fruit and bagels and drinks in the evening (alcohol for a charge). Other than that the Lounge is only offering bottled water - not even cookies or sodas. I also thought the rooms on that floor were nice and roomy yet the noise from the active runway a few feet away was disturbing - my wife was feeling sick and tried to sleep in that morning but after nine sharp planes started to land - a NW DC-9 going around made us feel like we had a little earthquake going on.
The parking situation is troubling - no way to hold your car even just to check-in - at least that's what I was told. And as the hotel has a minimum-charge of 10 hours in their lot (=15$ min.), I parked my car at some strange place before returning it. After eMailing their GM about that point I was told that 30 minutes parking in their lot is free just for that reason, and that they make sure this option is mentioned.
Greetings - Dirk
The hotel recently opened a Lounge on their Executive level (floor 29?). The lounge is basically a converted room and offers continental breakfast in the morning with pastries, fruit and bagels and drinks in the evening (alcohol for a charge). Other than that the Lounge is only offering bottled water - not even cookies or sodas. I also thought the rooms on that floor were nice and roomy yet the noise from the active runway a few feet away was disturbing - my wife was feeling sick and tried to sleep in that morning but after nine sharp planes started to land - a NW DC-9 going around made us feel like we had a little earthquake going on.
The parking situation is troubling - no way to hold your car even just to check-in - at least that's what I was told. And as the hotel has a minimum-charge of 10 hours in their lot (=15$ min.), I parked my car at some strange place before returning it. After eMailing their GM about that point I was told that 30 minutes parking in their lot is free just for that reason, and that they make sure this option is mentioned.
Greetings - Dirk
May 11, 2005, 7:00 pm
#21
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Got stuck here last month for a couple of days and WHAT A HOLE!
It very much has a Holiday Inn feel. No minibars, very loud, VERY dated, and few amenities. It's pretty much an embarassment to the Hyatt name.
How telling is it that amongst their conference rooms are prominently featured the Braniff room and the Eastern room?
The Hilton at the airport is worlds above this.
One caution if you do get stuck here. I got charged $123.50 by T-Mobile this afternoon and it turns out that the in-room internet charges you at the Red Carpet Club By-The-Hour rates if you've ever used T-Mobile at the RCC before and selected that rate plan.
There's no option to choose a rate plan, they just charge you whatever you choose for Starbucks/RCC usage. You actually have to call T-Mobile and have them reconfigure your account before you login and remember to reconfigure it back when you leave in order to get the advertised $9.95/day rate.
I got the refund, but it was a big hassle and it's best if you can avoid it yourself, much like this property.
It very much has a Holiday Inn feel. No minibars, very loud, VERY dated, and few amenities. It's pretty much an embarassment to the Hyatt name.
How telling is it that amongst their conference rooms are prominently featured the Braniff room and the Eastern room?
The Hilton at the airport is worlds above this.
One caution if you do get stuck here. I got charged $123.50 by T-Mobile this afternoon and it turns out that the in-room internet charges you at the Red Carpet Club By-The-Hour rates if you've ever used T-Mobile at the RCC before and selected that rate plan.
There's no option to choose a rate plan, they just charge you whatever you choose for Starbucks/RCC usage. You actually have to call T-Mobile and have them reconfigure your account before you login and remember to reconfigure it back when you leave in order to get the advertised $9.95/day rate.
I got the refund, but it was a big hassle and it's best if you can avoid it yourself, much like this property.
Sep 2, 2005, 8:56 pm
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What's in place of Ventannas now in the revolving restaurant? Are there plans for Grand Beds/room remodels soon? or have they just been done in the executive rooms?
Mar 15, 2006, 10:39 pm
#23
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Updates.
Any new updates?
I only have one concern about booking. I am a light sleeper
Are there any quiet rooms in this hotel?
Is this currently a recommended property?I have stayed at the Rosemont location but don't see how it might be worth over double 200 plus for a night
Appreciate the feedback
I only have one concern about booking. I am a light sleeper
Are there any quiet rooms in this hotel?
Is this currently a recommended property?I have stayed at the Rosemont location but don't see how it might be worth over double 200 plus for a night
Appreciate the feedback
Mar 15, 2006, 11:06 pm
#24
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Get a room in the "Executive Towers."
I hate the property, but it comes up on priceline a lot. If I were you, I'd just go bid $50 per night for a 4* at O'hare on priceline and this is the worst place you might get. Better might be the Hilton on-property or the Westin.
I hate the property, but it comes up on priceline a lot. If I were you, I'd just go bid $50 per night for a 4* at O'hare on priceline and this is the worst place you might get. Better might be the Hilton on-property or the Westin.
Mar 16, 2006, 12:57 am
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Am also a light sleeper and always ask for the quietest room possible. At the OHare, there is a section which is quieter - think room start with 3500 numbers but not sure on that one. From the reception, you take the elevator one floor - you are in front of the swimming pool and then go left. Second elevator which will also bring to the floor where they have the RC room. When you exit from the elevator, take the right corridor and room on the right are somewhat quieter. Last time I stayed there was a very noisy ice machine so avoid room in the near vicinity
Sorry for not being more precise
Sorry for not being more precise
Mar 16, 2006, 1:10 am
#26
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You are referring to the executive towers. It is a separate building that you kind of wander back to one corner of the lobby and to another building through a hallway.
The rooms are number 20nnn and above. It will look like you're on the 25th floor, but you're really on the 5th floor of the other building. It is much quieter, and they will give you such a room even on a priceline reservation. Just ask at check-in.
The rooms are number 20nnn and above. It will look like you're on the 25th floor, but you're really on the 5th floor of the other building. It is much quieter, and they will give you such a room even on a priceline reservation. Just ask at check-in.
Mar 19, 2006, 12:24 pm
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Originally Posted by robb
You are referring to the executive towers. It is a separate building that you kind of wander back to one corner of the lobby and to another building through a hallway.
The rooms are number 20nnn and above. It will look like you're on the 25th floor, but you're really on the 5th floor of the other building. It is much quieter, and they will give you such a room even on a priceline reservation. Just ask at check-in.
The rooms are number 20nnn and above. It will look like you're on the 25th floor, but you're really on the 5th floor of the other building. It is much quieter, and they will give you such a room even on a priceline reservation. Just ask at check-in.
Have been having an ongoing problem for some reason.
Robb thanks for the great feedback. ^
I picked up a fair rate on Hyatt.com of 107.Being I have to earn my keep as a Diamond member I will probably keep the reservation.I may actually just skip it though and pay more and go to straight to the Hyatt Regency on Wacker
Your past of the Holiday Inn comparison scares me.If I do end up going just please don't make me sleep in the Braniff Room
May 23, 2007, 2:48 pm
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Hyatt Regency O'Hare $60 million renovation
Per today's Chicago Tribune, the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont is set to unveil a $60 million renovation today. Nothing regarding when/what this means.
May 24, 2007, 1:41 am
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Thanks for the post - I am not happy to read that they replace the swimming pool by meeting rooms. I always stayed in this property to enjoy a swim after a long transcontinental flight !
May 24, 2007, 3:57 pm
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After a long transcontinental flight sounds like you're on a DC-3 in the 50's.
Stayed here last month and I can report that not a dime was spent on rooms.
Stayed here last month and I can report that not a dime was spent on rooms.