Just completed a two night stay.

The rates were pretty reasonable so I selected this hotel over the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.

Overall the stay was good, and I feel this is a pretty good alternative to the Bellevue hotel. Hotel is brand new, very clean and modern, and a nice waterfront location. It borders a nice state park which was great for the kids. In fact the weather was great so we spent much of our time at the park swimming in the lake and enjoying the park.

First impression was put off by the mandatory valet parking. So don't forget that your stay will be a little more expensive then the list price when you add this parking charge too. There is no where to self park.

The Regency Club is a beautiful room with glorious waterfront views. In fact I would argue this is one of the nicest Regency Club spaces. However the food and lack of offerings was one of the poorest in the chain. Hopefully just some growing pains, but the food quality was poor. Often the tasty food in the lounge encourages me to try out the restaurant. At this hotel it did the opposite. The restaurant is waterfront, and looked like a great place to eat at. Sorry I didn't take pictures in the lounge, as the space is beautiful.

View from the front of the hotel


Room
The room was a little disappointing. Possibly tainted as I arrived at 6pm, and when I was checking in, I noticed how nice the waterfront view was. As a Globalist, this was the room view I got. Bathroom was very small and I didn't like the layout. Other then that, a pretty standard Hyatt Regency hotel room.


Gym/Pool
The gym and pool are very nice. The gym also has beautiful waterfront views. The pool is great and also has a hot tub.


Overall a nice hotel, especially if the price is not too high. I actually think the area of Renton next to the park is a bonus in the summer with kids. Unfortunately it is sort of out of the way unless you want to be next to Boeing and the Renton airport.

Pros
New hotel
Beautiful Regency Club space - food offerings poor
Location - if kids want to play in the park

Cons
Mandatory Valet parking ($25 I think extra)
Location - not much in the area within walking distance