I've enjoyed another generally great stay here at Hyatt Regency Maui (reason: an early spa closure that management promptly and kindly addressed with me). I spoke with the stalwart registration god, Jeff, when I checked-in on May 27, 2016.

NEW CONSTRICTION. 3 construction projects will occur simultaneously:

- New lobby level Regency Club with outside space (presumably, in the retail location of the vacant Happy Hands boutique close to the current ballrooms and the Lahina Tower).
- New lobby level ballroom space between the Atrium and Napili Towers.
- New restrooms behind the Registratikn and Bell desks alcove.

FULL ROOM RENOVATIONS COMING. Jeff also shared that a full renovation of guestrooms will occur in 2018; keep in mind that new guestroom furniture was installed in 2011, but as one of these most fully occupied Hyatt properties in the portfolio, these fixtures are clearly showing their age.

RECOMMENDATIONS. If I weren't a Diamond, I'd be concerned about any noise that might be heard on levels 14 and 15 of the Atrium Tower. As a Diamond, there was a wedding last night with a beachside reception in front of the children's pool area and the Napili Tower that was quite loud and could be heard even on the top floors of the Atrium Tower.

MY SENTIMENT. Yes, the HR pool areas are still very crowded. And the RC pool areas are nicer but lack the Diamond level all day Happy Hour at Umalu poolside bar. However, one of the main reasons I call this resort home on Maui (instead on the Andaz at Wailea) is because the Spa (now run by an outside organization, Marilyn Monroe Spa) has complimentary Diamond guest access to their facilities that include a wet steam room, dry sauna and jacuzzi. If this ever changes, I'm headed to Andaz for the much higher quality Bumbye that Fernando of Park Hyatt New York PHNY pioneered, better beach access and and infinity pools galore.