Originally Posted by
sullim4
In reading through the reviews, it seems like everyone is very down on this property.
I have a leisure code through my employer that can get a standard King room in June for about $550USD, breakfast inclusive. We're first time visitors to Sydney, with no idea if/when we will be back. At that price point, is this property worth it over, say, the Four Seasons at $400-ish USD on an FHR or Virtuoso rate? Or, for that matter, is it better to pay for a nicer room at the Regency and bypass this hotel completely? Points at 35k/night seem like a poor decision given the cash rate at my disposal.
The location of the PH is intriguing, and it would be nice to get some Hyatt stay credit. Those are the two things steering me towards this place, but I would be curious to get input from folks who are more familiar with the hotel scene in Sydney.
For context, the only other PH we have visited is the Mendoza location... and that was fine but it reminded me a lot of a dated Sheraton-esque hotel that was slightly better taken care of.
If the leisure rate code books into one of the standard Kings without a view, then you are 100% better off going to the Four Seasons or Shangri La and hoping for a view upgrade. I have never been a huge fan of the Park Hyatt, but acknowledge the views on the harbor and opera house side are unmatched. Views aside, I do not think the F&B, amenities or location outweigh any other hotel in Sydney. The standard Four Seasons rooms are small and the public areas could do with some updating, but at least you won't be looking at trees under the bridge. I am not a fan of the other Hyatt's location.