Spent two nights 12/30-1/1 in a 2-room suite overlooking the pool. Everything was great from the room to the spa to the service. The employees here are very well trained and some of the most professional I've seen (as good as at any Park Hyatt I've stayed at).

The hotel lobby, hallways, and grounds were immaculate and looked new. The living room of the suite had a desk, couch, coffee table, big TV with a dvd player, mini bar, balcony and half-bathroom. The bedroom had a good bed, chair, big TV with DVD player, and another balcony with a small table and 2 chairs. The bathroom had a great shower and had a separate deep tub.

The pools were very clean, nice, and heated to a comfortable level (we were the only nuts in the water). The underwater music was pretty cool, and having a 'no-kids' pool will definitely be nice when the hotel is more crowded. The hot tubs were also good.

The breakfast had an above average buffet but also allows diamonds to order from the menu. We were told to just charge it to the room and it would be removed automatically. No mention of a $ limit was given, and everything that we ordered (except alcohol) was removed including the tip.

The spa is small but very good with a jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room in each locker room. There is also a sort-of lounge area where people wait for a massage, but it is also open to all spa clients and has coffee, tea, lemonade, water, and a small variety of appetizers (like vegis, nuts, and pastries) that change thru the day. With no actual club-lounge in the hotel, this was a nice stop for a quick snack during the day.

We had dinner at the steakhouse and while pretty good, it was over-priced and not the best I've had. The 2nd night we drove out to PF Changs instead.

The parking also is over-priced, but having never been here before we just paid the $30/day. Now that we know the layout however we will park at the tennis courts next time. The shuttles really do go every few minutes.

All-in-all it was a great stay and an exceptional hotel. I'd say definitely as good if not slightly better than Huntington Beach, but of course not near the ocean.


And on a side note - I can't tell you how many times I heard obviously freuent guests grilling the staff on the 'changes now that Hyatt has taken over'. It always seemed to be asked in an acusatory tone, so I think these past guests look at it as a downgrade. I can't say if this is true, but I found the hotel and service to be worthy of the 5 diamond rating.