Originally Posted by
ElevatorEnthusiast
Sure, if you're only looking at the biggest US markets, you might think Hyatt wins. In my opinion, Hyatt wins pretty easily in NYC, but Marriott has solid options, too, at the higher end. But, in another large market, San Francisco, Marriott blasts Hyatt out of the water with great properties like the St. Regis, Palace, Westin St. Francis, and Marriott Union Square. All Hyatt has in SF are a couple of Hyatt Regencies, a poorly-reviewed Grand Hyatt, and a really nice airport hotel.
Yeah, I'd agree with this. I live in SF, and if I didn't, you couldn't pay me to stay at some of the Hyatts in this city--all overpriced and underwhelming (they suck). It's telling that the only Hyatt in SF I'd ever consider staying at is at the airport.
HNL comes to mind where, in my view, all the Hyatts there are just horrible. No idea if Marriotts would be better, but it can't be worse. Suffice it to say, I will never stay at a Hyatt anywhere in HI again, and just pay the king's ransom for something where at least I know I'll be getting something for my money.
PS - I did try the Hilton Waikiki Village or something - that was much better than any Hyatts.