Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jun 22, 2011, 1:38 pm
#76
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MCO
Programs: DL-DM/1MM, HILTON-DIA, .HYATT-DIA/GLOB , IHG-PLT,HERTZ 5*, NATIONAL ES
Posts: 8,691
This property was a disappointment when we stayed there. But I am a lowly PLT so I guess the room with a view of the roof on Floor 3 is the best thing available to me
Hoping to be Diamond soon and will try it again.
Hoping to be Diamond soon and will try it again.
Jun 23, 2011, 2:41 pm
#77
Used to be " vincentppetty "
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: DL Platinum/1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Titanium; Loews Platinum; GHA/Omni Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 553
I have to agree with RichardinSF. We have had a couple of stays here and neither of them were very satisfactory. When we checked in a couple of weeks ago the lady on the front desk didn't even look at me and only said about 3 words. I went back to find someone else to collect my Internet code and ask for the amenity. I have been fortunate enough to stay at a number of Hyatt properties and GH's around the world the ones in Singapore and Melbourne, for example, are in a different class. Also the GH's in San Francisco and Seattle score better for me.
Jan 3, 2012, 6:29 pm
#78
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: indianapolis
Programs: Hyatt Globalist Hilton Diamond
Posts: 46
Just completed a five night stay at this property over new years some views
Welcome : Nothing over the top just normal check in no champaign offered might have been the time of day 11:00am Was asked about aminity took points also with out prompting they added 2500 club closure for part of my stay that the club would be closed fri,sat and sun.
Room : Used Diamond Suite Upgrade was suppose to be put in one of their Casitas but at time off booking none were available so GP agent asked if they could put us in something else and they gave us the VIP suite in main building 11th floor with full bay views very nice room around 1100sq ft FD said this normallly goes for around 900 a night I got on AAA rate fro 89.10 so not bad at all. Room was very clean with full size fridge and wet bar area with one full bath ,half bath and dinning room table that seat 6. One thing that I had that was interesting was that the room had a separate door that opened to an ice machine right behind the wet bar pretty nice set up.
Regency Club: Very average one cpu usual morn. offerings for breakfast lunch was cookies and different nuts every day and the usual soft drinks that I might add did not get stocked through out the day their were a few times things were empty Also of note Armarnies is right above the club and when it is open you get a lot of noise coming down from it in the club Evening fare was shrimp cocktail various meats and crackers
Overall Property: This is a very nice poperty staff is very friendly and helpfull.
This is a large hotel sits on 35 achers all of it is very clean and well maintained. The Casitas look real nice didnt get a chance to look at one of them but judging from the outside I'm sure they are nice.
I have already made reservations for later this year here again I really enjoyed my stay there
Have one question do diamonds normally get 15% off room service at all properties or is this only at this property thanks
Welcome : Nothing over the top just normal check in no champaign offered might have been the time of day 11:00am Was asked about aminity took points also with out prompting they added 2500 club closure for part of my stay that the club would be closed fri,sat and sun.
Room : Used Diamond Suite Upgrade was suppose to be put in one of their Casitas but at time off booking none were available so GP agent asked if they could put us in something else and they gave us the VIP suite in main building 11th floor with full bay views very nice room around 1100sq ft FD said this normallly goes for around 900 a night I got on AAA rate fro 89.10 so not bad at all. Room was very clean with full size fridge and wet bar area with one full bath ,half bath and dinning room table that seat 6. One thing that I had that was interesting was that the room had a separate door that opened to an ice machine right behind the wet bar pretty nice set up.
Regency Club: Very average one cpu usual morn. offerings for breakfast lunch was cookies and different nuts every day and the usual soft drinks that I might add did not get stocked through out the day their were a few times things were empty Also of note Armarnies is right above the club and when it is open you get a lot of noise coming down from it in the club Evening fare was shrimp cocktail various meats and crackers
Overall Property: This is a very nice poperty staff is very friendly and helpfull.
This is a large hotel sits on 35 achers all of it is very clean and well maintained. The Casitas look real nice didnt get a chance to look at one of them but judging from the outside I'm sure they are nice.
I have already made reservations for later this year here again I really enjoyed my stay there
Have one question do diamonds normally get 15% off room service at all properties or is this only at this property thanks
Jan 3, 2012, 8:08 pm
#79
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
Muscarlive, IMO the hotel did you a favor by giving you that suite VS a cabana. The cabana's are not well insulated, so you hear a great deal of airport noise. ALSO, when the Club IS open, it isn't convenient. They do have their positives, but I have found I prefer the main hotel...especially when I am given that suite! ^
YMMV
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YMMV
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Jan 3, 2012, 8:19 pm
#80
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: indianapolis
Programs: Hyatt Globalist Hilton Diamond
Posts: 46
Muscarlive, IMO the hotel did you a favor by giving you that suite VS a cabana. The cabana's are not well insulated, so you hear a great deal of airport noise. ALSO, when the Club IS open, it isn't convenient. They do have their positives, but I have found I prefer the main hotel...especially when I am given that suite! ^
YMMV
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YMMV
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I fully agree I would much rather had what I got then the Casitas like you said club distance would have been terrible to be honest though I liked the beach set up better then the main hotels pool. I was able to see sting rays and dolphins while on that side of the propertry on the pier petty cool
Jan 4, 2012, 10:52 am
#81
Join Date: May 2004
Location: PWM
Programs: Marriott Platinum Hyatt Diamond Hilton Gold SPG Gold National Executive Avis Preferred Hertz Gold
Posts: 633
Just completed a five night stay at this property over new years some views
Welcome : Nothing over the top just normal check in no champaign offered might have been the time of day 11:00am Was asked about aminity took points also with out prompting they added 2500 club closure for part of my stay that the club would be closed fri,sat and sun.
Room : Used Diamond Suite Upgrade was suppose to be put in one of their Casitas but at time off booking none were available so GP agent asked if they could put us in something else and they gave us the VIP suite in main building 11th floor with full bay views very nice room around 1100sq ft FD said this normallly goes for around 900 a night I got on AAA rate fro 89.10 so not bad at all. Room was very clean with full size fridge and wet bar area with one full bath ,half bath and dinning room table that seat 6. One thing that I had that was interesting was that the room had a separate door that opened to an ice machine right behind the wet bar pretty nice set up.
Regency Club: Very average one cpu usual morn. offerings for breakfast lunch was cookies and different nuts every day and the usual soft drinks that I might add did not get stocked through out the day their were a few times things were empty Also of note Armarnies is right above the club and when it is open you get a lot of noise coming down from it in the club Evening fare was shrimp cocktail various meats and crackers
Overall Property: This is a very nice poperty staff is very friendly and helpfull.
This is a large hotel sits on 35 achers all of it is very clean and well maintained. The Casitas look real nice didnt get a chance to look at one of them but judging from the outside I'm sure they are nice.
I have already made reservations for later this year here again I really enjoyed my stay there
Have one question do diamonds normally get 15% off room service at all properties or is this only at this property thanks
Welcome : Nothing over the top just normal check in no champaign offered might have been the time of day 11:00am Was asked about aminity took points also with out prompting they added 2500 club closure for part of my stay that the club would be closed fri,sat and sun.
Room : Used Diamond Suite Upgrade was suppose to be put in one of their Casitas but at time off booking none were available so GP agent asked if they could put us in something else and they gave us the VIP suite in main building 11th floor with full bay views very nice room around 1100sq ft FD said this normallly goes for around 900 a night I got on AAA rate fro 89.10 so not bad at all. Room was very clean with full size fridge and wet bar area with one full bath ,half bath and dinning room table that seat 6. One thing that I had that was interesting was that the room had a separate door that opened to an ice machine right behind the wet bar pretty nice set up.
Regency Club: Very average one cpu usual morn. offerings for breakfast lunch was cookies and different nuts every day and the usual soft drinks that I might add did not get stocked through out the day their were a few times things were empty Also of note Armarnies is right above the club and when it is open you get a lot of noise coming down from it in the club Evening fare was shrimp cocktail various meats and crackers
Overall Property: This is a very nice poperty staff is very friendly and helpfull.
This is a large hotel sits on 35 achers all of it is very clean and well maintained. The Casitas look real nice didnt get a chance to look at one of them but judging from the outside I'm sure they are nice.
I have already made reservations for later this year here again I really enjoyed my stay there
Have one question do diamonds normally get 15% off room service at all properties or is this only at this property thanks
Apr 1, 2012, 10:13 pm
#82
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 2,591
I'll be staying here for a month on business, so I have a few questions...
What kind of upgrade, if any, can I expect as a diamond?
Since it is such a long stay should I contact the manager in advance to improve my chances of getting a decent room?
Is there a particular type of room/view/area of the hotel that I should request?
Do most rooms have mini-fridges, or only suites?
Thanks for the help.
What kind of upgrade, if any, can I expect as a diamond?
Since it is such a long stay should I contact the manager in advance to improve my chances of getting a decent room?
Is there a particular type of room/view/area of the hotel that I should request?
Do most rooms have mini-fridges, or only suites?
Thanks for the help.
Apr 2, 2012, 9:49 am
#83
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 16
I'll be staying here for a month on business, so I have a few questions...
What kind of upgrade, if any, can I expect as a diamond?
Since it is such a long stay should I contact the manager in advance to improve my chances of getting a decent room?
Is there a particular type of room/view/area of the hotel that I should request?
Do most rooms have mini-fridges, or only suites?
Thanks for the help.
What kind of upgrade, if any, can I expect as a diamond?
Since it is such a long stay should I contact the manager in advance to improve my chances of getting a decent room?
Is there a particular type of room/view/area of the hotel that I should request?
Do most rooms have mini-fridges, or only suites?
Thanks for the help.
Apr 2, 2012, 2:00 pm
#84
Join Date: May 2004
Location: PWM
Programs: Marriott Platinum Hyatt Diamond Hilton Gold SPG Gold National Executive Avis Preferred Hertz Gold
Posts: 633
I'll be staying here for a month on business, so I have a few questions...
What kind of upgrade, if any, can I expect as a diamond?
Since it is such a long stay should I contact the manager in advance to improve my chances of getting a decent room?
Is there a particular type of room/view/area of the hotel that I should request?
Do most rooms have mini-fridges, or only suites?
Thanks for the help.
What kind of upgrade, if any, can I expect as a diamond?
Since it is such a long stay should I contact the manager in advance to improve my chances of getting a decent room?
Is there a particular type of room/view/area of the hotel that I should request?
Do most rooms have mini-fridges, or only suites?
Thanks for the help.
Aug 8, 2012, 5:52 pm
#85
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 3
Great Stay
I had a wonderful 4 day stay at this hotel. I was given a corner room (Diamond) overlooking the bay. The club was not open on weekends but points were freely given. I chose to order off the menu in the restaurant and the food was delicious. I had the tomato stack and it was one of the more unique breakfasts that I have had for awhile. The other weekend day I had to leave early and they graciously allowed me to order room service (tomato stack again--it was that good!) On the mornings the club was open, the hostess gave me a container to use for a carryout and I enjoyed the fruit and granola near the ocean before my conference started. Driving into Tampa was not a problem, although the bridge did get congested on the way back to the hotel each night. I very much enjoyed the entire visit.
Mar 2, 2013, 3:18 am
#86
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Austria (Vbg)
Programs: LX SEN, BA Gfl/GGL, IC Dia, HH Dia, Hyatt LT GLOB
Posts: 1,585
I've an upcoming stay at the GH Tampa Bay in early May and used one of my last Suite upgrades. So good use instead of letting it expire 
Had the call center apply the upgrade and expected a Casita Suite. However, was surprised when the agent told me that as the renovation has been completed the confirmed Diamond suite upgrades would book into the Premier Suite and had to be processed by the suite desk.
It seems that this is a new suite category, a few rooms were combined during renovations for those suites, each of them is around 800 sqfeet. They are located at the corner of the top floors. But beside that there is currently not much information available. In fact, they are not even mentioned yet on the hotel's website and you can't book them. Only a picture of them does come up when looking at the slideshow:
And I did find a report with further pictures on tripadvisor.
Now my question is: what suite would you prefer? To be honest, I was looking forward to the Casita Suites due the more "resort-style" feeling and the casita pool as well as the beach set up looks much better then the main hotels pool. And the casitas do have a patio. This would fit my needs as it's an add-on to a business trip, get some sun and I and would stay over the weekend anyway (so no GH club it seems).
The only negative could/might be the noise issue described by others in this thread.
So just thinking if I should ask the hotel if they would switch the upgrade to one of the casita suites respectively put a request in the booking depending on availability on arrival.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Had the call center apply the upgrade and expected a Casita Suite. However, was surprised when the agent told me that as the renovation has been completed the confirmed Diamond suite upgrades would book into the Premier Suite and had to be processed by the suite desk.It seems that this is a new suite category, a few rooms were combined during renovations for those suites, each of them is around 800 sqfeet. They are located at the corner of the top floors. But beside that there is currently not much information available. In fact, they are not even mentioned yet on the hotel's website and you can't book them. Only a picture of them does come up when looking at the slideshow:
And I did find a report with further pictures on tripadvisor.
Now my question is: what suite would you prefer? To be honest, I was looking forward to the Casita Suites due the more "resort-style" feeling and the casita pool as well as the beach set up looks much better then the main hotels pool. And the casitas do have a patio. This would fit my needs as it's an add-on to a business trip, get some sun and I and would stay over the weekend anyway (so no GH club it seems).
The only negative could/might be the noise issue described by others in this thread.
So just thinking if I should ask the hotel if they would switch the upgrade to one of the casita suites respectively put a request in the booking depending on availability on arrival.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Mar 2, 2013, 5:36 pm
#87
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MCO
Programs: DL-DM/1MM, HILTON-DIA, .HYATT-DIA/GLOB , IHG-PLT,HERTZ 5*, NATIONAL ES
Posts: 8,691
I've an upcoming stay at the GH Tampa Bay in early May and used one of my last Suite upgrades. So good use instead of letting it expire Had the call center apply the upgrade and expected a Casita Suite. However, was surprised when the agent told me that as the renovation has been completed the confirmed Diamond suite upgrades would book into the Premier Suite and had to be processed by the suite desk.
It seems that this is a new suite category, a few rooms were combined during renovations for those suites, each of them is around 800 sqfeet. They are located at the corner of the top floors. But beside that there is currently not much information available. In fact, they are not even mentioned yet on the hotel's website and you can't book them. Only a picture of them does come up when looking at the slideshow [edited out per FT rules]
And I did find a report with further pictures on tripadvisor.
Now my question is: what suite would you prefer? To be honest, I was looking forward to the Casita Suites due the more "resort-style" feeling and the casita pool as well as the beach set up looks much better then the main hotels pool. And the casitas do have a patio. This would fit my needs as it's an add-on to a business trip, get some sun and I and would stay over the weekend anyway (so no GH club it seems).
The only negative could/might be the noise issue described by others in this thread.
So just thinking if I should ask the hotel if they would switch the upgrade to one of the casita suites respectively put a request in the booking depending on availability on arrival.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Had the call center apply the upgrade and expected a Casita Suite. However, was surprised when the agent told me that as the renovation has been completed the confirmed Diamond suite upgrades would book into the Premier Suite and had to be processed by the suite desk.It seems that this is a new suite category, a few rooms were combined during renovations for those suites, each of them is around 800 sqfeet. They are located at the corner of the top floors. But beside that there is currently not much information available. In fact, they are not even mentioned yet on the hotel's website and you can't book them. Only a picture of them does come up when looking at the slideshow [edited out per FT rules]
And I did find a report with further pictures on tripadvisor.
Now my question is: what suite would you prefer? To be honest, I was looking forward to the Casita Suites due the more "resort-style" feeling and the casita pool as well as the beach set up looks much better then the main hotels pool. And the casitas do have a patio. This would fit my needs as it's an add-on to a business trip, get some sun and I and would stay over the weekend anyway (so no GH club it seems).
The only negative could/might be the noise issue described by others in this thread.
So just thinking if I should ask the hotel if they would switch the upgrade to one of the casita suites respectively put a request in the booking depending on availability on arrival.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Last edited by peteropny; Mar 2, 2013 at 6:01 pm
Mar 3, 2013, 1:22 pm
#88
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: WOH (G)lobotimized, SPG Tarnished Gold
Posts: 498
And I did find a report with further pictures on tripadvisor.
Mar 3, 2013, 6:31 pm
#89
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
I've an upcoming stay at the GH Tampa Bay in early May and used one of my last Suite upgrades. So good use instead of letting it expire Had the call center apply the upgrade and expected a Casita Suite. However, was surprised when the agent told me that as the renovation has been completed the confirmed Diamond suite upgrades would book into the Premier Suite and had to be processed by the suite desk.
It seems that this is a new suite category, a few rooms were combined during renovations for those suites, each of them is around 800 sqfeet. They are located at the corner of the top floors. But beside that there is currently not much information available. In fact, they are not even mentioned yet on the hotel's website and you can't book them. Only a picture of them does come up when looking at the slideshow: [edited out picture oer Flyertalk rules].
And I did find a report with further pictures on tripadvisor.
Now my question is: what suite would you prefer? To be honest, I was looking forward to the Casita Suites due the more "resort-style" feeling and the casita pool as well as the beach set up looks much better then the main hotels pool. And the casitas do have a patio. This would fit my needs as it's an add-on to a business trip, get some sun and I and would stay over the weekend anyway (so no GH club it seems).
The only negative could/might be the noise issue described by others in this thread.
So just thinking if I should ask the hotel if they would switch the upgrade to one of the casita suites respectively put a request in the booking depending on availability on arrival.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Had the call center apply the upgrade and expected a Casita Suite. However, was surprised when the agent told me that as the renovation has been completed the confirmed Diamond suite upgrades would book into the Premier Suite and had to be processed by the suite desk.It seems that this is a new suite category, a few rooms were combined during renovations for those suites, each of them is around 800 sqfeet. They are located at the corner of the top floors. But beside that there is currently not much information available. In fact, they are not even mentioned yet on the hotel's website and you can't book them. Only a picture of them does come up when looking at the slideshow: [edited out picture oer Flyertalk rules].
And I did find a report with further pictures on tripadvisor.
Now my question is: what suite would you prefer? To be honest, I was looking forward to the Casita Suites due the more "resort-style" feeling and the casita pool as well as the beach set up looks much better then the main hotels pool. And the casitas do have a patio. This would fit my needs as it's an add-on to a business trip, get some sun and I and would stay over the weekend anyway (so no GH club it seems).
The only negative could/might be the noise issue described by others in this thread.
So just thinking if I should ask the hotel if they would switch the upgrade to one of the casita suites respectively put a request in the booking depending on availability on arrival.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Last edited by peteropny; Mar 4, 2013 at 7:51 am Reason: Edited out quoted picture
Mar 8, 2013, 2:09 pm
#90
Used to be " vincentppetty "
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: DL Platinum/1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Titanium; Loews Platinum; GHA/Omni Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 553
Take this Suite!!!
Having authored the above-mentioned review, and being a VERY frequent guest at the GH Tampa Bay, I would most def recommend this new suite. While I love the Casita Suites for the large open spaces, the view from this new Suite category cannot be beat! Definitely go for it!!