Grand Hyatt Seattle REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jul 7, 2021, 1:58 pm
#316
Join Date: Feb 2020
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Valid question but likely very premature. I believe HR/GH/Olive 8 share the same top level management, and based on my 10+ experiences at HR Seattle the last few months, I'd be shocked if the 3 properties were in any rush to get back to pre-pandemic full service breakfast offerings. I think they'll try to keep limited/lesser service breakfast as long as they can to keep costs down.
Once their robust pre-pandemic corporate traffic resumes, it'll be hard for them to not return to full service offerings. But that's likely to still be a few months away. Just my personal speculation. While these are lovely properties overall, they're not above milking this limited service "for covid" nonsense as long as they can for cost purposes.
Once their robust pre-pandemic corporate traffic resumes, it'll be hard for them to not return to full service offerings. But that's likely to still be a few months away. Just my personal speculation. While these are lovely properties overall, they're not above milking this limited service "for covid" nonsense as long as they can for cost purposes.
Also, at least personally, I would much rather have a made-to-order room service or market-style breakfast, as I had at both the GH and HR Seattle, than a club-style breakfast where food just gets soggy from steam, but I might be missing out on other positives of a club-style breakfast as I traveled much less pre-pandemic than I do currently.
Jul 7, 2021, 2:48 pm
#317
Join Date: Jun 2010
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I'm not saying that this makes it any better, but I believe that the reasoning has changed from COVID to staffing issues at most properties. As demand picks back up, some properties are going to be more willing to quickly pay the wages needed to re-hire staff and others won't be.
Also, at least personally, I would much rather have a made-to-order room service or market-style breakfast, as I had at both the GH and HR Seattle, than a club-style breakfast where food just gets soggy from steam, but I might be missing out on other positives of a club-style breakfast as I traveled much less pre-pandemic than I do currently.
Also, at least personally, I would much rather have a made-to-order room service or market-style breakfast, as I had at both the GH and HR Seattle, than a club-style breakfast where food just gets soggy from steam, but I might be missing out on other positives of a club-style breakfast as I traveled much less pre-pandemic than I do currently.
And, yep, aside from high-end Asian properties (and some European), it's rare that the Club breakfast is equal to or better than a made to order or market style breakfast.
Even though the HR Seattle market breakfast has a somewhat limited menu at the moment, one of my April stays was 5 days and it wasn't until the 5th morning that I finally felt I needed something different. Overall quality was hot and fresh and tasty.
Jul 7, 2021, 3:10 pm
#318
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
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Here is my stay report from my recent one-night stay at the GH Seattle - an overall great experience.
For my first Grand Hyatt, I was really impressed with the luxurious feel of the experience. From the design (I especially loved the look of the elevator lobbies on the guest floors) to the in-room amenities, the Grand Hyatt Seattle really exceeded my expectations.
For my first Grand Hyatt, I was really impressed with the luxurious feel of the experience. From the design (I especially loved the look of the elevator lobbies on the guest floors) to the in-room amenities, the Grand Hyatt Seattle really exceeded my expectations.
It was a luxury boutique hotel when it opened called The Elliott (prob mentioned in this thread before) more inline with international standards
More like Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead a former Niko Hotel also luxurious
To Hyatt's credit they have managed it really well.It would be nice if they partnered closer with Ruth Chris to offer breakfast to globalists
Jan 16, 2022, 2:30 pm
#320
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Haven't checked out GH. I really like the Hyatt Regency though and since I'm pretty much done with domestic lounge food I just go for the room.
Mar 15, 2022, 9:52 pm
#324
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 292
Yep, very generous for breakfast. I’d just add in that the lounge is open for snacks, coffee, and sodas too. But not much is going on in there right now.
Mar 16, 2022, 12:12 pm
#325
Join Date: Nov 2020
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Thanks. Decided to keep my discounted rate at the Hyatt Regency, without a full club lounge doesn't really justify a switch to the GH
Jul 31, 2022, 11:03 pm
#327
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: San Diego
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I just completed a three night stay here. Very impressed with the breakfast offering. As mentioned above, the only dining options are via room service but I had mine delivered to the Grand Club which was a much more inviting place to eat than my room + the added benefit of hot and cold drinks on hand.
The Grand Hyatt was very solid but very quiet and felt more like an upscale apartment building than a buzzy hotel. The Westin lobby was the complete opposite, with a busy bar and cafe and lots of bustle. I was very happy to stay at the quiet GH and party in the busy Westin!
The Grand Hyatt was very solid but very quiet and felt more like an upscale apartment building than a buzzy hotel. The Westin lobby was the complete opposite, with a busy bar and cafe and lots of bustle. I was very happy to stay at the quiet GH and party in the busy Westin!
Aug 4, 2022, 10:09 pm
#328
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 292
I just completed a three night stay here. Very impressed with the breakfast offering. As mentioned above, the only dining options are via room service but I had mine delivered to the Grand Club which was a much more inviting place to eat than my room + the added benefit of hot and cold drinks on hand.
The Grand Hyatt was very solid but very quiet and felt more like an upscale apartment building than a buzzy hotel. The Westin lobby was the complete opposite, with a busy bar and cafe and lots of bustle. I was very happy to stay at the quiet GH and party in the busy Westin!
The Grand Hyatt was very solid but very quiet and felt more like an upscale apartment building than a buzzy hotel. The Westin lobby was the complete opposite, with a busy bar and cafe and lots of bustle. I was very happy to stay at the quiet GH and party in the busy Westin!
As much as I want a return to normal in the GC, I’d probably miss daily free $125 breakfasts for two delivered to my doorstep.
i never thought to party at the Westin. I can get myself into enough trouble as it is at downstairs at the Ruth’s Chris happy hour.
And I agree about the upscale apt building feeling. I do think the rooms could be refreshed with a more comfortable sofa and office chair. But otherwise, I prefer the “classicness” of the GH to the HR across the street.
PS… didn’t feel like going out one night and got the club sandwich delivered. A humble sandwich, but one of the better ones I’ve had!
Aug 13, 2022, 3:28 pm
#330
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 292
It might work out for sides. They seem to be very generous with the breakfast benefit. Let us know if you try.
Worst case is that you get $120 worth of breakfast for free, but pay $10 for a side of bacon
