Hyatt Regency Mexico City REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#76
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, UA 1k, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 109
Airport transportation
Has anyone used the hotel sedan service from the airport? I'd be curious about your experience and what the approx cost of the trip was? We will be arriving late and I'm not sure about using Uber at midnight.
#77
Join Date: May 2007
Location: London and Madrid
Programs: BA Gold, UA 2MM, Hyatt Globalist, Columbia Record & Tape Club Triple Diamond VIP
Posts: 577
I would take an airport taxi. You buy a ticket, you get in a cab, they take you to your hotel. They take credit cards and I’ve never had a problem. Uber is more complicated for arrivals. I’ve never had a bad experience with the airport taxis, and they’re very easy to use.
Is is there some reason you don’t want to use the airport taxis?
Is is there some reason you don’t want to use the airport taxis?
#78
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, UA 1k, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 109
I would take an airport taxi. You buy a ticket, you get in a cab, they take you to your hotel. They take credit cards and Ive never had a problem. Uber is more complicated for arrivals. Ive never had a bad experience with the airport taxis, and theyre very easy to use.
Is is there some reason you dont want to use the airport taxis?
Is is there some reason you dont want to use the airport taxis?
#79
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,299
I agree an airport taxi is fine. It costs around $12. Hotel car service will likely be a more pleasant ride . . . no harm in pricing it out. Personally I'd consider it if the price were less than $50. It's a pretty long drive to Polanco and no one will ever confuse a taxi with a luxury vehicle.
I also use Uber black in Mexico City. It's insanely cheap.
I also use Uber black in Mexico City. It's insanely cheap.
#80
Join Date: May 2007
Location: London and Madrid
Programs: BA Gold, UA 2MM, Hyatt Globalist, Columbia Record & Tape Club Triple Diamond VIP
Posts: 577
I would take a taxi over a hotel car. The reason is simple: the last time I got a hotel car to pick me up at MEX, we had to traipse into the parking garage. It was a waste of time, especially since the taxis are waiting for you to get in and go.
Especially if if you’re arriving late at night, the ride to Polanco should be under 30 minutes, so long as traffic is merciful (and it often isn’t).
Have a great trip!
Especially if if you’re arriving late at night, the ride to Polanco should be under 30 minutes, so long as traffic is merciful (and it often isn’t).
Have a great trip!
#81
#84
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,616
Would you rather be in Polanco or Colonia Juarez? Areas are pretty different. I don't much care for Polanco, but others do.
I'd say HR is overall a cut above LM, which is a redone Embassy Suites and operated on a bit of a shoestring. If looking at SPG properties, I'd be much more interested in St. Regis (walkable to Condesa and Roma) or the W (very close to the HR). The one really positive thing I'll say about the LM is the sound insulation is fantastic.
The JW sucks. IMO.
I'd say HR is overall a cut above LM, which is a redone Embassy Suites and operated on a bit of a shoestring. If looking at SPG properties, I'd be much more interested in St. Regis (walkable to Condesa and Roma) or the W (very close to the HR). The one really positive thing I'll say about the LM is the sound insulation is fantastic.
The JW sucks. IMO.
The Hyatt is about $50 less a night for a Club Room than the Marriott is for a regular room and even though my wife is a Marriott Titanium, being a legacy Marriott property that really means nothing in terms of upgrades, so really all else is equal as we have zero Hyatt status.
We are leaning Hyatt due to the cost savings alone, but we were underwhelmed by our last Hyatt stay (Jacksonville, FL.) which is the only thing giving us any pause in booking with the Hyatt.
#85
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 404
I just finished a 4 night stay here and generally liked it. They are renovating the 40th floor (including the RC) and temporarily relocated the RC to the first floor near the back entrance in some event space. They did their best with it but it felt like a convention hospitality suite (no natural light and PA speakers betrayed it). Service was still good. Also as a result of the renovations, there are only 4 Regency Suites available. They were all booked during my stay.
#87
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA ExPl, DL PM, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, probably some others
Posts: 4,023
I have not been to Mexico City in 10 years if not more, in fact when I last visited the Hyatt was still a Nikko (sp?). At the time, I stayed at the J.W. Marriott and enjoyed my stay, the lounge was better than what I was accustomed to in the USA and the rooms were fine, has the J.W. Marriott fallen so much since then?
The Hyatt is about $50 less a night for a Club Room than the Marriott is for a regular room and even though my wife is a Marriott Titanium, being a legacy Marriott property that really means nothing in terms of upgrades, so really all else is equal as we have zero Hyatt status.
We are leaning Hyatt due to the cost savings alone, but we were underwhelmed by our last Hyatt stay (Jacksonville, FL.) which is the only thing giving us any pause in booking with the Hyatt.
The Hyatt is about $50 less a night for a Club Room than the Marriott is for a regular room and even though my wife is a Marriott Titanium, being a legacy Marriott property that really means nothing in terms of upgrades, so really all else is equal as we have zero Hyatt status.
We are leaning Hyatt due to the cost savings alone, but we were underwhelmed by our last Hyatt stay (Jacksonville, FL.) which is the only thing giving us any pause in booking with the Hyatt.
#89
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,570
Deciding here on a Prive stay (no status) vs the W as a Platinum. Comparable price.
Any Prive experiences on upgrade to a regency suite or do they stick with the single category upgrade?
Looking to possibly arrive super early as well around 7am on a Friday.
Any Prive experiences on upgrade to a regency suite or do they stick with the single category upgrade?
Looking to possibly arrive super early as well around 7am on a Friday.
#90
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver, A3 Gold, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 2,802
They have very few suites. Higher category rooms were pretty much just standard rooms on higher floors, as far as I remember.
Early checkin (around the same time) was no issue for me, but I also have status.
I’d think you should be fine.
Early checkin (around the same time) was no issue for me, but I also have status.
I’d think you should be fine.