Grand Hyatt Baha Mar - REVIEW MASTER THREAD
Aug 2, 2019, 7:23 am
#481
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Aug 2, 2019, 9:45 am
#482
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
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I appreciate your reviews and photos. I wasn't sure whether to book the West tower that has the club lounge or the Reserve area. I went with the West tower for two, 2 Bedrooms in January, but curious on your viewpoint on whether the Reserve is "better than" the other tower(s).
Aug 2, 2019, 10:01 am
#483
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York, NY
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Not a problem, you really have to look to notice it
I appreciate your reviews and photos. I wasn't sure whether to book the West tower that has the club lounge or the Reserve area. I went with the West tower for two, 2 Bedrooms in January, but curious on your viewpoint on whether the Reserve is "better than" the other tower(s).
I appreciate your reviews and photos. I wasn't sure whether to book the West tower that has the club lounge or the Reserve area. I went with the West tower for two, 2 Bedrooms in January, but curious on your viewpoint on whether the Reserve is "better than" the other tower(s).
Aug 2, 2019, 11:02 am
#484
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
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Posts: 973
I believe the reserve is in actually in the west tower (i think, you sort of get turned around quite a bit there as all the passage and hallways look similar) If you're in the market for a quick check-in, no real elevator waits, and what seemed like nobody else on the same floor as us, then I'd go with the Reserve. The reserve check-in/lobby is across and on the same driveway from the more subdued Rosewood hotel. The champagne upon arrival and unlimited fruit, cookies, and coffee throughout the day were nice but we didn't avail of it much. The main check-in areas for both towers always seemed to be busy, but I do believe they have WOH separate check-in line, however, I can't comment on its efficiency and if it's any better than regular. Not sure reserve has any real differences other than those.
Aug 3, 2019, 6:19 am
#485
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 694
Can you comment on what was available at the Reserve Lounge? what type of snacks, drinks, etc? Was there ever any hot food? Been trying to find any information on the Reserve Lounge and it is pretty much non-existent. We don't have access to the Club Lounge with our reservation, just Reserve, so trying to figure out if we can eeek out a breakfast there.
Last edited by slariz; Aug 3, 2019 at 6:27 am
Aug 3, 2019, 9:47 pm
#486
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 343
Can you comment on what was available at the Reserve Lounge? what type of snacks, drinks, etc? Was there ever any hot food? Been trying to find any information on the Reserve Lounge and it is pretty much non-existent. We don't have access to the Club Lounge with our reservation, just Reserve, so trying to figure out if we can eeek out a breakfast there.
Aug 4, 2019, 5:36 pm
#487
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
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I’m having a stay here.
The property is really impressive, the biggest one i’ve ever stayed
beautiful beach and sea, even if very crowded, but it’s normal
nothing to complain about, except for:
-temperature at main lobby / casino’ area. A freezer.
-Grand Club: even if nice and relaxing place, with lot of tables outside
Poor food selection during evening time
Very poor wine selection. What they call “champagne” is a 3€ Italian “spumante” (neither prosecco)
I don’t know if it’s normally what offered at Hyatt Grand lounges or if some people don’t understand the difference between champagne and Prosecco and Spumante (I think so, since everyone call it champagne)
i got Lounge access w/3 k points x night and it value for it, more or less, having breakfast included.
The property is really impressive, the biggest one i’ve ever stayed
beautiful beach and sea, even if very crowded, but it’s normal
nothing to complain about, except for:
-temperature at main lobby / casino’ area. A freezer.
-Grand Club: even if nice and relaxing place, with lot of tables outside
Poor food selection during evening time
Very poor wine selection. What they call “champagne” is a 3€ Italian “spumante” (neither prosecco)
I don’t know if it’s normally what offered at Hyatt Grand lounges or if some people don’t understand the difference between champagne and Prosecco and Spumante (I think so, since everyone call it champagne)
i got Lounge access w/3 k points x night and it value for it, more or less, having breakfast included.
Aug 4, 2019, 7:14 pm
#488
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Club has been downgraded since resort opened. It had better food selections and top shelf bar. Now the liquor is far from top shelf. For what they charge for the club it's a disgrace. If you get a chance please post picture of alcohol selection.
Aug 4, 2019, 7:22 pm
#489
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
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Yes, a disgrace is right word
Aug 5, 2019, 9:26 am
#491
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 694
its not really a lounge, more an extension of the reserve lobby/check-in area. No hot food and you’re not going to make a breakfast out of it. It was mainly cookies and fruit + coffee/tea and some booze in the evening. i would use a Hyatt Prive advisor to make your resy and get the free breakfast at Regatta. I also noticed some cafes and the Starbucks so you can do a lite breakfast that way. Line at Starbucks was usually 50 people deep during breakfast hours.
Aug 5, 2019, 12:01 pm
#492
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
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Thank you! Much appreciated. We also booked during the sale rate of any room for $250/night, so don't have the option to get the free club access added to our room. Even with the great rate, having second thoughts on if our family will go. Large, busy resorts aren't usually our scene and sounds like the food is pretty pricey.
and beverage, starting from bottled water, is much worse...
Only for this this reason I think Grand lounge access value for money (if taken by 3.000 points x day), even if poor food/beverage selection.
Aug 5, 2019, 4:14 pm
#494
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
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It feels right on the border - it could be a good value as a Cat 4 (and opens up the use of the free night certs). It seems a little overpriced as a Cat 5 for most of the year. But I've not heard anything official.
Aug 5, 2019, 4:34 pm
#495
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
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