The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia (Unbound; former Park Hyatt) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Aug 3, 2016, 8:53 pm
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RC = Ritz Carlton, NOT Regency Club. The Bellevue was once a PH but AFAIK it was never a HR. However, it does have a tiny "secret" lounge with espresso machines, bottled water, and very light (mostly wrapped such as granola bars) snacks. As a Diamond, my key card gets me in the door, but I don't know what their access rules are.
Ive been going since it was a Park Hyatt and then some and never heard of it or had it mentioned Sure your not in the employee lounge?
If so you may be the most talked about guest
Aug 3, 2016, 9:44 pm
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Sofitel is nicer.But their guest program sucks to put it politely or Id likely be their perfect customer and spend a lot with them
The Sofitel Philadephia has a more polished hard product if we are referring to the guest room quality.
Sofitel team members some have attitudes and come off snooty and inflexible.
Hyatt Bellevue wins for me as it is Gold Passport recognition and upgrade friendly,do a great breakfast better than Sofitel typically,
has historic significance,wonderful caring front desk folks and the greatest fitness center in Philadelphia if not one of the very best in the country
For that reason when the price is competitive.I'm there
I also like the Bellevues location better and there is a Palm Restaurant in the lobby as well as easy walking distance to Capital Grill, Mortons and a host of others
The Sofitel Philadephia has a more polished hard product if we are referring to the guest room quality.
Sofitel team members some have attitudes and come off snooty and inflexible.
Hyatt Bellevue wins for me as it is Gold Passport recognition and upgrade friendly,do a great breakfast better than Sofitel typically,
has historic significance,wonderful caring front desk folks and the greatest fitness center in Philadelphia if not one of the very best in the country
For that reason when the price is competitive.I'm there
I also like the Bellevues location better and there is a Palm Restaurant in the lobby as well as easy walking distance to Capital Grill, Mortons and a host of others
Aug 4, 2016, 12:14 am
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I will check it out
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/t...enovation.html
Thrilled its coming back they closed San Diego and London units
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Aug 4, 2016, 12:52 am
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I disagree. If you want a good coffee or some fancy sparkling mineral water, it's nice that the hotel provides it. Plus, while the room is small, it's classy in almost a British high tea sort of way. Chances are that either the "secret" lounge will be empty or there will only be a couple people talking in hushed tones.
Aug 4, 2016, 12:58 am
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I've only stayed here twice and both times the lounge was crowded and not much was on offer. Breakfast was some stale bagels, some yogurt and crappy coffee.
Just your average (or even below average) US lounge...
Just your average (or even below average) US lounge...
Aug 4, 2016, 1:04 am
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Oh no, you take breakfast up in the restaurant on the top floor. I didn't even know that there was any sort of breakfast in the secret lounge.
Aug 4, 2016, 2:07 am
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How much would the RC cost? I assume it would be even closer to your courtroom and it's generally not expensive for a RC.
I like the Hyatt at the Bellevue and I'd pick its location over the Sofitel (where I've never stayed).
The Rittenhouse is also good and in an excellent location, but it would probably be somewhat more expensive and farther from the courthouse.
Westin might be a possibility, but avoid the Sheraton and Marriott as well as the Loews and the one almost across Broad Street from the Hyatt which was a DoubleTree last time I checked.
I like the Hyatt at the Bellevue and I'd pick its location over the Sofitel (where I've never stayed).
The Rittenhouse is also good and in an excellent location, but it would probably be somewhat more expensive and farther from the courthouse.
Westin might be a possibility, but avoid the Sheraton and Marriott as well as the Loews and the one almost across Broad Street from the Hyatt which was a DoubleTree last time I checked.
This is sounding kind of like a toss-up that I just need to toss to the client: if you want nicer rooms, but a farther walk, Sofitel; if you want just ok rooms, but a shorter walk and access to a great gym, Hyatt.
Aug 4, 2016, 2:19 am
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I think the Hyatt is more interesting. The rooms are a bit quirky but they're in good shape IME.
Aug 24, 2016, 8:35 am
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Does anyone have an email address for this hotel that actually gets answered?
Have tried both [email protected] and [email protected] and get nothing but crickets.
Thanks in advance!
Have tried both [email protected] and [email protected] and get nothing but crickets.
Thanks in advance!
Aug 25, 2016, 10:44 pm
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Same comment -- I've stayed there 150 nights, pre and,post renovation ... Never heard of this lounge ... Sounds like someone was grazing at a setup for an event ... Breakfast is awesome upstairs
Aug 25, 2016, 10:46 pm
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Does anyone have an email address for this hotel that actually gets answered?
Have tried both [email protected] and [email protected] and get nothing but crickets.
Thanks in advance!
Have tried both [email protected] and [email protected] and get nothing but crickets.
Thanks in advance!
Oct 2, 2016, 2:29 pm
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Big quandry. Book the hotel using a free night from the Hyatt credit card, or book cash and points and get upgraded using a Diamond upgrade.
I think I made the right decision for the weekend.
Room(s) Booked: BELLEVUE SUITE
Room Description: 1 king bed: 831 sq ft: oversized bedroom: living room: breakfast table: marble foyer
Nightly Rate per Room:
100.00 US DOLLARS
Rate Information: HYATT GOLD PASSPORT POINTS PLUS CASH AWARD COMBINED W/ TIER BENEFIT SUITE UPGRADE AWARD Rate is eligible to earn points and tier credit.
Anyone know of reduced rate parking in the area? The hotel charges $35.
Thanks.
I think I made the right decision for the weekend.
Room(s) Booked: BELLEVUE SUITE
Room Description: 1 king bed: 831 sq ft: oversized bedroom: living room: breakfast table: marble foyer
Nightly Rate per Room:
100.00 US DOLLARS
Rate Information: HYATT GOLD PASSPORT POINTS PLUS CASH AWARD COMBINED W/ TIER BENEFIT SUITE UPGRADE AWARD Rate is eligible to earn points and tier credit.
Anyone know of reduced rate parking in the area? The hotel charges $35.
Thanks.
Last edited by dhammer53; Oct 2, 2016 at 9:43 pm
Oct 2, 2016, 3:46 pm
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Big quandry. Book the hotel using a free night from the Hyatt credit card, or book cash and points and get upgraded using a Diamond upgrade.
I think I made the right decision for the weekend.
Room(s) Booked: BELLEVUE SUITE
Room Description: 1 king bed: 831 sq ft: oversized bedroom: living room: breakfast table: marble foyer
Nightly Rate per Room:
100.00 US DOLLARS
Rate Information: HYATT GOLD PASSPORT POINTS PLUS CASH AWARD COMBINED W/ TIER BENEFIT SUITE UPGRADE AWARD Rate is eligible to earn points and tier credit.
Anyone know of reduced rate parking in the area? The hotel charges $35.
Thanks.
I think I made the right decision for the weekend.
Room(s) Booked: BELLEVUE SUITE
Room Description: 1 king bed: 831 sq ft: oversized bedroom: living room: breakfast table: marble foyer
Nightly Rate per Room:
100.00 US DOLLARS
Rate Information: HYATT GOLD PASSPORT POINTS PLUS CASH AWARD COMBINED W/ TIER BENEFIT SUITE UPGRADE AWARD Rate is eligible to earn points and tier credit.
Anyone know of reduced rate parking in the area? The hotel charges $35.
Thanks.
However if a suite is important/or a must and occupancy seems high
by all means go for it.Better to go in knowing you are confirmed
Also the ADR here is usually not justifiable to use a free night here with credit card unless capped at the Cat 4 which is what I assume you would consider redeeming
Which in that case may make sense
Parking has gotten to high in most major cities so I Fly train and Uber all over the world typically these days and rarely have or rent a car
A car is a liability these days
I sometimes rent for the day and then return it for the day if at all possible to avoid the 50/ 60 dollar daily charge is some cities especially those like Grand Hyatt NY with no in and out privileges
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