Context:
Family is visiting for the summer (brother in law and his fam – wife, 2 girls ~ 9 and 12 yrs old) and for the first time in the US as well. The hotel is next to the mall building where city of Bellevue setup the 4th of July fireworks, so we decided to treat them on a stay-cay.
Pre-check in:
Got an email from an FO manager. I asked proactively for slippers, dental kits, mouth wash, comb and possible upgrade. Followed that up with a phone call. FO agent (Gabriella) was super helpful – she upgraded us on corner suites with view on the renovated (Cascade) tower. One room was on 18th floor, the other (ours) on 22nd. View is Lake Washington and downtown Seattle (in the distance). At check in, Chisato helped with check in and confirmed all the amenities. We also get a comp snack basket with chips, Chukar cherries (local delicacies) and some candy bars.
Room:
Corner suite – per the door map, the room is the largest on each floor. Living room has a sofa bed, working desk, chair, and ledge that can double as sitting/shelf space. Our living room has a 55” tv, while the other on the 18th floor has 65”. The minibar cabinet on ours has track lighting but the one on 18th floor does not.
Breakfast:
Excellent. As a globalist – and the other room has guest of honor status – we could choose buffer or ala carte. Our server on the 1st day – Ruth – told us – that if we prefer ala carte, we could choose to pick some items from the buffet and they’ll get those comped. We picked some sausages, French toast and muffin for our youngest nieces, and she got a nice hot coco as well – all comped.
Crab and salmon bennies are good. Tiramisu pancakes and corned beef hash are excellent. However their duck duck waffle takes the cake. It consists of waffles, poached duck egg, candied almonds, cream sauce, and duck confit. It’s to die for.
Vicinity:
See my review above – basically connected to Bellevue Collection complex. It is one of the anchor hotels in downtown Bellevue, and direct view to the 4th of July fireworks.
Parking:
Comped as globalist, and it is underground.
Overall:
Excellent stay overall. Staff is awesome – special shout out to Ruth at Eques, Gabriella and Chisato at the front desk. Hotel is not new, but renovations help the overall state, and breakfast is among the best ones we’ve had at any Hyatts – not just Hyatt Regencies.