Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina (San Diego) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Sep 13, 2018, 2:05 am
#363
Join Date: Feb 2003
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The last time I was there (more than a year ago), they were talking about closing the club. IMO that would be HUGE improvement. This club here is mediocre at best. Globalists would then get restaurant breakfast ... and their restaurant is quite good.
I've never had a suite upgrade. (Suites were always sold out to families taking kidlets to Sea World.) I've always had an upgrade to a room with a better view. Of course, YMMV.
Sep 14, 2018, 12:21 am
#364
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
They're remodeling the lobby. The temporary lobby is in the other (tower) building.
The last time I was there (more than a year ago), they were talking about closing the club. IMO that would be HUGE improvement. This club here is mediocre at best. Globalists would then get restaurant breakfast ... and their restaurant is quite good.
I've never had a suite upgrade. (Suites were always sold out to families taking kidlets to Sea World.) I've always had an upgrade to a room with a better view. Of course, YMMV.
The last time I was there (more than a year ago), they were talking about closing the club. IMO that would be HUGE improvement. This club here is mediocre at best. Globalists would then get restaurant breakfast ... and their restaurant is quite good.
I've never had a suite upgrade. (Suites were always sold out to families taking kidlets to Sea World.) I've always had an upgrade to a room with a better view. Of course, YMMV.
Agree with you completely that breakfast at the restaurant is far superior to what the club used to offer. That said, the club was also open for evening treats. All in all, a great property with stunning views.
Oh, and parking was odd last time I stayed there. They give you a parking pass to put on your dash --- but there is ALSO a ticket machine and gate. That makes no sense at all. Pick one or the other.
Sep 15, 2018, 8:37 am
#365
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC
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I was here in february and absolutely loved the property. I was here on business, but I thoroughly enjoyed having free order from the menu breakfast outdoors at the Red Marlin as a globalist - felt like I was on vacation. Being able to walk ~20-25 minutes to the whole mission beach area was great at night. The pools and slides were excellent, as well as walking around the marina and the small seafood restaurant that was a 2 minute walk. I would welcome the opportunity to go back whenever
Sep 15, 2018, 6:22 pm
#366
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: SFO
Programs: Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 9
I've been upgraded several times to something called a Junior Suite IIRC. It's a big odd.... the bed is offset into a separate room with a light curtain.
Agree with you completely that breakfast at the restaurant is far superior to what the club used to offer. That said, the club was also open for evening treats. All in all, a great property with stunning views.
Oh, and parking was odd last time I stayed there. They give you a parking pass to put on your dash --- but there is ALSO a ticket machine and gate. That makes no sense at all. Pick one or the other.
Agree with you completely that breakfast at the restaurant is far superior to what the club used to offer. That said, the club was also open for evening treats. All in all, a great property with stunning views.
Oh, and parking was odd last time I stayed there. They give you a parking pass to put on your dash --- but there is ALSO a ticket machine and gate. That makes no sense at all. Pick one or the other.
The parking pass you are talking about is the self-parking at the hotel correct?
Gathering from this thread, the only way to overnight park is at the hotel since city street parking has no overnight parking. Are there any other suggestions at least for cheaper parking closeby if one doesn't want to pay $38 a day?
Thanks.
Sep 15, 2018, 8:03 pm
#367
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
Hey JackE,
The parking pass you are talking about is the self-parking at the hotel correct?
Gathering from this thread, the only way to overnight park is at the hotel since city street parking has no overnight parking. Are there any other suggestions at least for cheaper parking closeby if one doesn't want to pay $38 a day?
Thanks.
The parking pass you are talking about is the self-parking at the hotel correct?
Gathering from this thread, the only way to overnight park is at the hotel since city street parking has no overnight parking. Are there any other suggestions at least for cheaper parking closeby if one doesn't want to pay $38 a day?
Thanks.
As far as parking in a not-so-close nearby neighborhood, Lyfting or Ubering over would be less expensive.
Sep 15, 2018, 9:14 pm
#368
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: SFO
Programs: Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 9
Yes, self-parking. They had the pass system before the gate was installed, so apparently no one was smart enough to get rid of the passes once the gates went into effect. Other than free parking if you are redeeming as a Global member, we're pretty much stuck. I once checked with the non-Hyatt property close by to see if they have separate parking, but they don't.
As far as parking in a not-so-close nearby neighborhood, Lyfting or Ubering over would be less expensive.
As far as parking in a not-so-close nearby neighborhood, Lyfting or Ubering over would be less expensive.
Sep 22, 2018, 5:09 pm
#369
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MLB Spring Training park AZ, USA
Programs: Globallist
Posts: 287
Had a 2 night stay here this week.
observatios and notes:
1. Lots of construction, remodeling going on. Very noisy until 5pm. Talking to staff; 75 million dollar renovation was done 10 years ago, guests must be rough on this property.
2. Club gone for good. Globalist breakfast at Red Marlin. Club is being remodeled to 3 revenue producing rooms. I will miss the club, especially the views.
3. Great location, still one of my favorites.
4. I feel like with all the construction going on, it should be on the reservation page when booking. Rates are pretty high for all this going on.
5. Got a small upgrade, all rooms seem dated, hence the remodel.
observatios and notes:
1. Lots of construction, remodeling going on. Very noisy until 5pm. Talking to staff; 75 million dollar renovation was done 10 years ago, guests must be rough on this property.
2. Club gone for good. Globalist breakfast at Red Marlin. Club is being remodeled to 3 revenue producing rooms. I will miss the club, especially the views.
3. Great location, still one of my favorites.
4. I feel like with all the construction going on, it should be on the reservation page when booking. Rates are pretty high for all this going on.
5. Got a small upgrade, all rooms seem dated, hence the remodel.
Nov 30, 2018, 8:11 pm
#370
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: Hertz PC, Hilton DMD, IHG Spire Amb, Bonvoy Titanium Elite & WoH Globalist
Posts: 8,076
Which Property at SAN?
A family of 4 passengers staying one night departing on JL 65 in business which takes off around 11:35 AM from SAN. Globalist with Hyatt and Plat Premier with Marriott (SAN-adjacent Sheraton).
Which property near SAN should we stay at?
Should we partake breakfast at hotel or at SAN's Airspace Lounge?
Thank you!
Which property near SAN should we stay at?
Should we partake breakfast at hotel or at SAN's Airspace Lounge?
Thank you!
Nov 30, 2018, 8:47 pm
#371
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
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A family of 4 passengers staying one night departing on JL 65 in business which takes off around 11:35 AM from SAN. Globalist with Hyatt and Plat Premier with Marriott (SAN-adjacent Sheraton).
Which property near SAN should we stay at?
Should we partake breakfast at hotel or at SAN's Airspace Lounge?
Thank you!
Which property near SAN should we stay at?
Should we partake breakfast at hotel or at SAN's Airspace Lounge?
Thank you!
Your not far from Mission Bay Hyatt if they have an agreeable rate
They do a very solid first class breakfast typically with great views and the more recent GM is a prince of a fellow honoring any/most requests if reasonable
I've picked up some great rates there from 119 to 145 more recently and no resort fees for Globs ^
Nov 30, 2018, 9:00 pm
#372
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
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I wouldn't even think of dining at the air space lounge its dreadful IMHO Great for a beverage and peace and quiet
Your not far from Mission Bay Hyatt if they have an agreeable rate
They do a very solid first class breakfast typically with great views and the more recent GM is a prince of a fellow honoring any/most requests if reasonable
I've picked up some great rates there from 119 to 145 more recently and no resort fees for Globs ^
Your not far from Mission Bay Hyatt if they have an agreeable rate
They do a very solid first class breakfast typically with great views and the more recent GM is a prince of a fellow honoring any/most requests if reasonable
I've picked up some great rates there from 119 to 145 more recently and no resort fees for Globs ^
Dec 1, 2018, 11:56 pm
#373
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
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I would stay at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. While 11:35 am isn't the crack of dawn, why risk not being close to the airport by staying in Mission Bay? True, it's not hugely far, but still....
Dec 2, 2018, 1:26 am
#374
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