Hyatt Regency SFO airport REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
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My Comments is focused on this property. You may not have followed Radiant Flyer's history about this topic. Here is one from Dec
I asked back then for his recommendations and none was shared. So I am asking again. When you say a place is "horrible" and others have expressed the opposite, then I think some of us would like to know why is "horrible". Maybe RF is a Vegan. Who knows.
Is simple, all RF have to do is list his top 3 or 4.
Is simple, all RF have to do is list his top 3 or 4.
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Just for the record, I'm typically not at any club round the clock to know definitely which is best. It's just been my experience that every time I've gone into a club, main course or not, I've found something that appeals to me. Not so here. Maybe they misplaced the cookie jar ;-)
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Feel free to open a new thread but I believe there are ones out there already.
Lets just agree to disagree on this point. And who knew ppl rates a club lounge base on if cookies are available in the lounge.
Just for the record - from a Cool blog (seem to reference lots about cookies and lounge visits):
Hyatt Regency Sacramento:
We also were offered our Diamond amenity, and we initially opted for milk & cookies and a Pepsi (though when we discovered there were cookies in the club, we called to have our amenity changed to points).
We set our bags down and made our way up a floor to the Regency Club. We snacked on white chocolate flakes, tamales, and chocolate chip cookies.
We returned around 12:30 and headed back up to the club to grab a couple snacks. We took some peanuts, soda, and chocolate chip cookies and went back to the room. to watch some TV.
Hyatt Regency Monterey:
Someone immediately greeted me, and told me that the lounge wasn't quite open yet. Not deterred, I asked if I could grab some cookies (which were on display). She told me to help myself, and advised me that Hors D'Oeuvres would be served at 4.
I was somewhat put off, as she made it seem like I shouldn't be in the lounge, but I still grabbed some chocolate chip cookies and fruit water.
Lets just agree to disagree on this point. And who knew ppl rates a club lounge base on if cookies are available in the lounge.
Just for the record - from a Cool blog (seem to reference lots about cookies and lounge visits):
Hyatt Regency Sacramento:
We also were offered our Diamond amenity, and we initially opted for milk & cookies and a Pepsi (though when we discovered there were cookies in the club, we called to have our amenity changed to points).
We set our bags down and made our way up a floor to the Regency Club. We snacked on white chocolate flakes, tamales, and chocolate chip cookies.
We returned around 12:30 and headed back up to the club to grab a couple snacks. We took some peanuts, soda, and chocolate chip cookies and went back to the room. to watch some TV.
Hyatt Regency Monterey:
Someone immediately greeted me, and told me that the lounge wasn't quite open yet. Not deterred, I asked if I could grab some cookies (which were on display). She told me to help myself, and advised me that Hors D'Oeuvres would be served at 4.
I was somewhat put off, as she made it seem like I shouldn't be in the lounge, but I still grabbed some chocolate chip cookies and fruit water.
Last edited by hotelfanatic; May 7, 2016 at 9:55 am Reason: cookies
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Hyatt Regency SFO is not a hotel I go to and eat... maybe a good nights rest before a 5 AM flight to London, or Rio. BUT... If you enjoy Costco food and a aggressive Regency Club agent making sure you don't pour too much wine in that glass.... ENJOY!!! End of comment.
My Comments is focused on this property. You may not have followed Radiant Flyer's history about this topic. Here is one from Dec
I asked back then for his recommendations and none was shared. So I am asking again. When you say a place is "horrible" and others have expressed the opposite, then I think some of us would like to know why is "horrible". Maybe RF is a Vegan. Who knows.
Is simple, all RF have to do is list his top 3 or 4.
I asked back then for his recommendations and none was shared. So I am asking again. When you say a place is "horrible" and others have expressed the opposite, then I think some of us would like to know why is "horrible". Maybe RF is a Vegan. Who knows.
Is simple, all RF have to do is list his top 3 or 4.
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ya... and as anyone who likes food knows... you go OUT TO EAT in each one of those cities if you like good food... not sitting in a lame lounge.
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Food Selections Changing
I called last week to inquire about the status of the renovations. They are up to the top 2 floors (8 and 9) with the Regency Club temporarily moved to the 5th floor with cold item selections. The person at the front desk also mentioned that the Regency Club started to change the type of food, not just because of the construction and temporary relocation, but because of a change to Regency Club offerings throughout the brand. She said this would become more of the norm at Hyatt Regency properties.
I am not sure of the accuracy of this statement but I thought it would be worth sharing.
Renovations are expected to be completed by the end of May or early June.
I am not sure of the accuracy of this statement but I thought it would be worth sharing.
Renovations are expected to be completed by the end of May or early June.
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Stayed at both the HR SFO and HR Embarcadero, and the front desk at both properties confirmed that there will no longer be room services available at either properties. This means that:
1. As a Diamond, you can no longer able to choose your welcome amenity of wine, or beer, plus food. I got the 1,000 points at both properties.
2. The RC lounge at the HR SFO may no longer offer hot food (to make a meals out of it at dinner). It remains to be seen what will happen at SFO. FWIW, the RC Embarcadero still offers a delicious evening hot & cold hors d'oeuvre and an excellent hot breakfast.
My stay at the HR SFO was uneventful, even though you can clearly hear the work being done on the 8th & 9th floors. My Bay View room on the 7th floor still has the strong smell of paint, but everything is nice.
The curious thing is that there is only 1 power outlet at the work desk, so may be they will provide a multi-plugs extension cord?
My Diamond breakfast at the sports bar was excellent and was comped as expected.
1. As a Diamond, you can no longer able to choose your welcome amenity of wine, or beer, plus food. I got the 1,000 points at both properties.
2. The RC lounge at the HR SFO may no longer offer hot food (to make a meals out of it at dinner). It remains to be seen what will happen at SFO. FWIW, the RC Embarcadero still offers a delicious evening hot & cold hors d'oeuvre and an excellent hot breakfast.
My stay at the HR SFO was uneventful, even though you can clearly hear the work being done on the 8th & 9th floors. My Bay View room on the 7th floor still has the strong smell of paint, but everything is nice.
The curious thing is that there is only 1 power outlet at the work desk, so may be they will provide a multi-plugs extension cord?
My Diamond breakfast at the sports bar was excellent and was comped as expected.