Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Park Hyatts don't have lounges. Many hotels with lounges require key cards for elevator access to those floors. Finally, if one is traveling with a lot of luggage, it can be awkward to bring it into the club lounge (this sometimes requires juggling another set of doors), there's no good place to put it in the lounge during check in, and going to the lounge can mean a big detour on the way to one's room.
I'm well aware that PHs don't have lounges (with few exceptions) - the assumption at a Park Hyatt is that there are enough staff to ensure prompt check in. That is if you aren't immediately escorted to your room and checked-in there.
Luggage is also not a factor, because it is taken by bell staff immediately upon arrival and then delivered to the room after check-in is complete.
Key cards also are not required to enter lounges at such properties. During lounge operating hours, Diamonds and people with club room or suite reservations are usually escorted to the lounge for check-in.