LASUA1K

Just an FYI, I've seen in the past where the website has more availability over the phone rep. I know it sounds crazy, but this hapened to me for Paris. Agen checked every weekend and nothing but I check on line at the same time and found some dates. just an fyi..

rajuabju

Correct just tried it for myself.

But I called again, spoke with another agent, and somehow she managed to do 2 1 night bookings using the award nights for February.

I looooove Hyatt, so excited already!

LASUA1K

Awesome! Hyatt is so flexible sometimes! I love it. Breskfast at the Park Hyatt is great. Order anything, do not go for the buffet. Order off the menu. My wife and I order 3 full breakfast. All comped for Diamonds on an award.

vortix

That's great to know. I booked this hotel using the FRTIME rate (4th night free + free daily breakfast) in November. Looking forward to the stay for the breakfast alone.

Are there things to do in or near the hotel in the off-season?

milehighj

Can anyone update if this free parking option is still valid?

Beavercreek.com has a one-liner which states "Paid parking garage for visitors open from 7:00am to 11:00pm. Located in the Main Village, just before the skier bridge. Parking is free for the first 2 hours."

sensei

Writing this from the James Chadwick suite (rooms 4003, 4005, 4007), so they do upgrade into bigger suites, but of course staying here in the low low low season helps. In fact, they even gave us the connecting second bedroom, for a party of two, so we definitely have enough space.

Service is excellent and I would say some of the common areas, such as the bar/restaurant, resemble a Park Hyatt. The hotel feels a little like PH Toronto, but with more intimate service. I think I could warm up to this place, Carmel also took a couple stays, but the lack of wood-burning fireplaces in the room, they are gas burning, and the overall ambiance is just not quite the same. Of course, the location is terrific when the white stuff is around and that is a huge selling point no doubt.

The decor of the rooms is dated and in no way resembles the understated contemporary look that one would expect from a Park Hyatt (we asked for a tour of standard rooms and a Park Fireside suite). One just has to adjust expectations accordingly. The hotel will undergo a room refresh in the fall, when they will close the property for about a month. Bathroom amenities are from the on-property spa, but the soap bars are Lather branded, along with different brands for other bathroom items, which seems a little odd. The bedding appeared indistinguishable from standard Hilton issue, with perhaps a less comfortable mattress. Again, don't expect luxury. Noise insulation is severely lacking. We had to get up at 5AM this morning for a work meeting and were confronted with a noise complaint when all we did was shower and get dressed. The top floor, 5th floor, is all timeshare units. Those units appear much, much nicer appointed.

Elite recognition is truly above and beyond and I will just mention this, because it seemed so very generous. We received a fruit plate, chips and salsa, a full bottle of Sonoma Cutrer chardonnay plus another half bottle of the same wine, plus a dessert plate. Then there was gift basket with a bottle of pinot noir and various snacks and fruit in the kitchen. In the fridge, was an assortment of soft drinks and a small glass container of half and half. The latter we tend to request in the morning in Hyatt rooms that have a coffee maker, so it looks like the property anticipated our request. Rather amazing. And then there was the typical note from the GM, this one with his cell phone number.

Definitely a solid property with 5-star service.

TerryK

Dude, you have Courtesy Card, I am only plebeian Diamond. James Chadwick Suite is their equivalent of Presidential Suite.

Wish they would do the same for Diamonds.

tjs198

anyone know if i can book 3 nights at park hyatt beaver creek using points over presidents day weekend? regular website booking appears to require a 5 day minimum. it would be 2/15-2/18/2014. let me know if you've had success in the past. i'm waiting on some points to finalize in order to book.

TerryK

Same minimum stay applies to point bookings. The property can waive it but not required. You are looking at busiest time of the year. Good luck.

snwire

Had to book award 7 nights over Christmas. No waiver.

mattp1987

According to their website, this is the last weekend they will be open before the renovation.

I'm booked here in June for part of my honeymoon. I'd love to hear what any of you think of the renovations between now and then. My reservation is for a Fireside Suite.

todorovic

Did anyone visit the PH BC after the Fall renovation/room update? Would appreciate any updates.

Also, what's the latest insider info on parking during the Winter season? Website now says $50/day for valet service, which is fairly expensive. If the only free/cheap option is the base free lots, can someone comment if it's possible to drive up to the entrance, unload, and then drive back to leave the car? How reliable are the free shuttles?

Lastly, any recommendations regarding dining (both upscale and budget - we like to mix things) are welcome.

mattp1987

I noticed a stealth change in resort fee on my existing reservation. The banner on the website still says $25/day, and I took a screenshot the other day for proof. However, my reservation is showing $35/day on the resort fee line.

myb821

would like this info also although im going next week so will update after my stay. Also does anyone know if they have a club? I dont think so but just double checking.

jkc22

Was there until Monday. Rooms were "refreshed" - new wallpaper, new carpets, new headboard, new chair/sofa, and new coffee table. Other than these in the rooms, and two new lighting fixtures in the bathrooms, no major updates. The lobby bathroom has been renovated.

There is no club.

I stayed at the Residences wing, so no change there.