777 global mile hound

Its a deal killer for me at any IC hotel that discriminates when booking on points
Not every IC hotel behaves that way but there are those that do
Thats just one of a number of reasons that Priorty Club is not my primary program.Its a revenue killer as well when I believe my point currency will not be recognized after earning my tier status in any program
Sounds like the mini bar will come in very handy... Sweeet
Odd that they don't have a fridge in the RC.What do they do ice it?
Please don't tell me they hand out warm beers and cokes in the RC
Is their electricity in Cologne ?

FD1971

They have a large storage room and mini-kitchen on the left side of the Regency Club right opposite from the check-in desk.

You can see the Dom from the Regency Club, even when it is dark, spirits from the mini bar were also chilled, so I guess...yes !

LuxTravel

The RC lounge is smoke-free whole day.
Also the lobby now is smoke-free.
The Schälsick bar is still smoking ...would very much like to see that changed.
There are talks of a new bar outside Glashaus with the upcoming renovations and that one should be smoke free then.

crystak

I'm excited for my trip to this hotel next month! Has the RC food in the evenings improved at all since last year's reviews?

linuxchick

Have any Diamonds ever been upgraded to a suite here without using upgrades certs? I am staying this weekend with my family and am really hoping there is a possibility of an upgrade. I am using FFN's and points so I can't use my upgrade certs.

mmgm

Would definitely not look for a suite based on Diamond status. Sorry.

karenalexislee

I stayed there last Dec and as a Diamond I was only upgraded to Rhine View King with club access. I was abit disappointed as the hotel wasn't fully booked at that time as it was Winter and near Xmas. However, we were happy to be able to have full buffet breakfast at the restaurant as Diamonds (please enquire about breakfast upon check-in, staff had told us that we could have brekky either at the restaurant or lounge. However upon check-out, we were hit with an enormous bill for brekky but they took it off the bill so it was all good) Remember to try the hot chocolate in the restaurant!

FD1971

It was never bad in the first place, but some people confuse quantity with quality....and Regency Club's in Europe have a tendency to offer quality, although some guests would prefer fried chicken strips with tons of cheap dip.

Some amouse bouche on a spoon or small plate, like a small piece of meat flavoured with several different spices from a certain region plus some appetizers are more appreciated than quantity, quantity, quantity, IMHO.

I have enjoyed dishes like 'Buendner Fleisch with parmesan flakes' or smoked fish dishes at Cologne that were far superior to a Walmart Deli like potatoe salat at some US clubs.

FD1971

Suites are already sold out for the weekend, Regency Exec. Suite available for Friday only and Regency Suite available for Saturday. Expect some VIP guests at the property on Saturday with slightly increased security...

Chances to get a suite for Diamonds on really expensive rates were very slim in the past, on a FFN redemption, even with suites available, I would say close to nada.

Hopefully, you get a rhine view room, rooms facing the interior courtyard are nothing to write home about, Top 10 candidate for worst view of any Hyatt systemwide...

FD1971

You should not be disappointed. If a Hyatt has a Regency Club open and running, I expect a good room on the RC floor or with RC access ( based on several hundred stays, a good room, but not the best available room, though )

If a Hyatt does not have a RC at all or open, I would be a little disappointed, if they have suites available, especially in the US, but not necassarily at a Hyatt International location....

ckone501

I had several stays in Jan 10 in Cologne. Upgraded 2 of them with Suite Upgrades and got the "Magnolien Suite" on the first floor. Was a nice one with a real nice view in the evening on "Kölner Dom". Until 18th of Jan the RC was not available for Breakfast so that we got Buffet at the Glashaus which was really nice. I was not offered the choice of RC or Full Breakfast on stays after 18th of Jan. The hotel needs a renovation as it seems to be outdated a little bit to me. As a summary I was treated nice as a Diamond.

Chris

FD1971

Stayed a night at the property this week, upgraded to Regency Exec. Suite with views of the Dom, which was highly appreciated. Diamond Amenity was a bottle of red wine and a fruit plate.

Floors 2 & 3 are already renovated, 1st floor is done next week, corner suites ( Regency Exec. ) will follow in the coming months. Plan for lobby and RC renovation not yet finalised.

Was able to take a look at one of the renovated rooms on the first floor and my expectations were fulfilled, but nothing more.

Updated version of the European Hyatt Regency bed, but no Grand Bed. Still a lot of dark colours in a relatively dark hotel , very stylish, but more discreet and subtile in comparison and certainly not as modern as the new US Hyatt Regency / Hyatt Place design, which uses more and brighter colours.

New desk and dark leather desk-chair look nice and also the armoire with the Samsung 37 inch LCD fits quite nice into the room. Carpet colours, also in the hallways are a mix of creme, brown, black and a bit of red in the rooms.

Bathroom was not renovated at all, same Water L'eau products as usual.

crystak

Quick quick question! I'm here right now on a diamond suite upgrade. Is the minibar 100% complimentary?

777 global mile hound

Thanks for the updates ^

How many floors are there?Do you prefer the non renovated suite to the renovated guest rooom?
Is there any known expected completion dates on suites?

FD1971

Yes, however it cannot hurt to ask the RC staff during the afternoon service, if they did not change the policy in the meantime, my last stay was ~ 5 weeks ago.

Which suite did you get ?

Regency or Regency Executive ?

Enjoy the views, should be beautiful today.