Downtown Miami Hyatt Regency REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#32
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Thank you for your message. In answer to your question, the Regency Club is indeed open on the weekends at the Hyatt Regency Miami.
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#33
Join Date: Apr 2005
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soccerpapi asked:
Does anyone know if the Regency Club at the Hyatt Regency Miami is open on weekends?
Thanks,
soccer
Thank you for your help and prompt response, I appreciate it.
soccer
Does anyone know if the Regency Club at the Hyatt Regency Miami is open on weekends?
Thanks,
soccer
soccer
#34
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Just held a one night pre-cruise stay in mid-Nov. at the Hyatt Regency Miami at a good rate and then went and checked TripAdvisor and was surprised to see if fared as poorly as it did so thought I'd ask fellow FTers how bad can the hotel be?
The location was what attracted me as it's a short distance to the Port of Miami and it's only one night so am cure it'll be fine but would appreciate any input on the property anyone can share.
The location was what attracted me as it's a short distance to the Port of Miami and it's only one night so am cure it'll be fine but would appreciate any input on the property anyone can share.
#35
Join Date: Aug 2004
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I'm currently staying at the property and have to say that it's one of the worst Hyatt's I've ever stayed in.
Self parking: Rather far from hotel lobby in a very narrow parking garage. (I'd recommend valet, if you must stay in the hotel.)
I was "upgraded" to an xx01 suite, which is really just a large corner room with a couch. If I had paid for a suite (or used a suite upgrade cert.) on this room, I'd be very upset! Hotel internet is abysmally slow, perhaps the slowest I've ever seen at a Hyatt hotel and the hotel does not appear to be sold out (although that really shouldn't matter in 2013). The worst part is that they have "standard" and "enhanced" internet (and claim they will charge Diamond members the difference at check-out). I opted for enhanced and the speed is still less than 1meg/sec (or roughly 25% the speed I can get via my cell phone).
The hotel has small 32" HDTVs (I never understand why so many hotels cheaped-out when they went to HDTVs a few years ago, but that's another topic). The tv is about 12 feet from the couch and is way too small at that distance. To top it off, they have ZERO HD channels (I have no idea why this isn't a Hyatt brand standard by now, too, but I digress).
The club lounge is tiny, with only two finger foods for apps, three soda varieties & bottled water (all available at room-temperature only). I'm hard-pressed to find a single complimentary thing to say about this hotel, except that the front desk staff was nice.
**Update** Although already one of my least-favorite Hyatt's, this hotel gave me another surprise this AM when it turns out that my phone, laptop & tablet all didn't charge. There are only about four accessible outlets in my room, each with only one open plug. Turns out all of them aren't powered when the light switch in the hallway is turned off for the night. Now I'm heading to a conference with dead devices. Not even a mattress run would bring me back here now...
Self parking: Rather far from hotel lobby in a very narrow parking garage. (I'd recommend valet, if you must stay in the hotel.)
I was "upgraded" to an xx01 suite, which is really just a large corner room with a couch. If I had paid for a suite (or used a suite upgrade cert.) on this room, I'd be very upset! Hotel internet is abysmally slow, perhaps the slowest I've ever seen at a Hyatt hotel and the hotel does not appear to be sold out (although that really shouldn't matter in 2013). The worst part is that they have "standard" and "enhanced" internet (and claim they will charge Diamond members the difference at check-out). I opted for enhanced and the speed is still less than 1meg/sec (or roughly 25% the speed I can get via my cell phone).
The hotel has small 32" HDTVs (I never understand why so many hotels cheaped-out when they went to HDTVs a few years ago, but that's another topic). The tv is about 12 feet from the couch and is way too small at that distance. To top it off, they have ZERO HD channels (I have no idea why this isn't a Hyatt brand standard by now, too, but I digress).
The club lounge is tiny, with only two finger foods for apps, three soda varieties & bottled water (all available at room-temperature only). I'm hard-pressed to find a single complimentary thing to say about this hotel, except that the front desk staff was nice.
**Update** Although already one of my least-favorite Hyatt's, this hotel gave me another surprise this AM when it turns out that my phone, laptop & tablet all didn't charge. There are only about four accessible outlets in my room, each with only one open plug. Turns out all of them aren't powered when the light switch in the hallway is turned off for the night. Now I'm heading to a conference with dead devices. Not even a mattress run would bring me back here now...
Last edited by moulder3; May 22, 2013 at 7:26 am Reason: morning-after update
#36
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I'm currently staying at the property and have to say that it's one of the worst Hyatt's I've ever stayed in.
Self parking: Rather far from hotel lobby in a very narrow parking garage. (I'd recommend valet, if you must stay in the hotel.)
I was "upgraded" to an xx01 suite, which is really just a large corner room with a couch. If I had paid for a suite (or used a suite upgrade cert.) on this room, I'd be very upset! Hotel internet is abysmally slow, perhaps the slowest I've ever seen at a Hyatt hotel and the hotel does not appear to be sold out (although that really shouldn't matter in 2013). The worst part is that they have "standard" and "enhanced" internet (and claim they will charge Diamond members the difference at check-out). I opted for enhanced and the speed is still less than 1meg/sec (or roughly 25% the speed I can get via my cell phone).
The hotel has small 32" HDTVs (I never understand why so many hotels cheaped-out when they went to HDTVs a few years ago, but that's another topic). The tv is about 12 feet from the couch and is way too small at that distance. To top it off, they have ZERO HD channels (I have no idea why this isn't a Hyatt brand standard by now, too, but I digress).
The club lounge is tiny, with only two finger foods for apps, three soda varieties & bottled water (all available at room-temperature only). I'm hard-pressed to find a single complimentary thing to say about this hotel, except that the front desk staff was nice.
Self parking: Rather far from hotel lobby in a very narrow parking garage. (I'd recommend valet, if you must stay in the hotel.)
I was "upgraded" to an xx01 suite, which is really just a large corner room with a couch. If I had paid for a suite (or used a suite upgrade cert.) on this room, I'd be very upset! Hotel internet is abysmally slow, perhaps the slowest I've ever seen at a Hyatt hotel and the hotel does not appear to be sold out (although that really shouldn't matter in 2013). The worst part is that they have "standard" and "enhanced" internet (and claim they will charge Diamond members the difference at check-out). I opted for enhanced and the speed is still less than 1meg/sec (or roughly 25% the speed I can get via my cell phone).
The hotel has small 32" HDTVs (I never understand why so many hotels cheaped-out when they went to HDTVs a few years ago, but that's another topic). The tv is about 12 feet from the couch and is way too small at that distance. To top it off, they have ZERO HD channels (I have no idea why this isn't a Hyatt brand standard by now, too, but I digress).
The club lounge is tiny, with only two finger foods for apps, three soda varieties & bottled water (all available at room-temperature only). I'm hard-pressed to find a single complimentary thing to say about this hotel, except that the front desk staff was nice.
#37
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To be fair, the JW is often much closer in price to the Four Seasons as opposed to the Hyatt. It is an OK hotel (Hyatt)- nothing special however functional more or less and good staff.
#38
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This should be de-flagged and is more appropriate for a less upscale brand like Wyndham or DoubleTree. The InterContinental down the block is not one of the best in the system, but is worlds better.
#42
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MetroRail - this is the train that goes from MIA to Downtown Miami
http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/mia...rt-station.asp
MetroMover - this is the free monorail around Downtown Miami; it has a station essentially directly connected to the Hyatt Regency Miami, and it has stops that coincide with the MetroRail for easy access to transfer to the hotel
http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metromover.asp
Hope this helps!
#43
Join Date: Jan 2013
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I have not taken it and generally go with a private town-car service, but these sites should give you plenty of info:
MetroRail - this is the train that goes from MIA to Downtown Miami
http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/mia...rt-station.asp
MetroMover - this is the free monorail around Downtown Miami; it has a station essentially directly connected to the Hyatt Regency Miami, and it has stops that coincide with the MetroRail for easy access to transfer to the hotel
http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metromover.asp
Hope this helps!
MetroRail - this is the train that goes from MIA to Downtown Miami
http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/mia...rt-station.asp
MetroMover - this is the free monorail around Downtown Miami; it has a station essentially directly connected to the Hyatt Regency Miami, and it has stops that coincide with the MetroRail for easy access to transfer to the hotel
http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metromover.asp
Hope this helps!
Sounds easy enough and I will probably do it when I go.
Check the TripAdvisor reviews for the hotel, apparently lots of people use the light rail/monorail to get there and to get back and forth to South Beach for dinner. You will see lots of comments about the rail line.
Wish the Hyatt had made it easier and simply posted the name of the stop and/or directions on their site.
Someone from Miami, correct me please, if I got it wrong.
#44
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I recently had a daytime stay at the Hyatt and decided to take the bus (#7A). The advantage was no transfer (it goes directly from the MIA Metrorail Station to downtown, a few blocks away from the Hyatt), but it sounds like the MetroRail+MetroMover is a better option.
#45
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FYI: There is no light rail or metro rail that goes to South Beach you have to take a cab or the bus.