Hyatt Regency Valencia CA REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Apr 5, 2014, 12:58 pm
#46
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Programs: Military Space-A, UA Plat, AS MVP Gold 75K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,248
Apr 30, 2014, 6:06 pm
#47
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
Stayed here for an quick overnight last weekend. This property takes care of HGP Diamonds very well IMO. A nice personal note from the manger- along with a nice welcome gift, a nice upgrade to a Jr. suite, recognition at the front desk, and free breakfast buffet in the morning 
I made dinner of a few of the $5 app's in the bar at happy hour-which is very popular. They also had a nice AYCE prime rib special on Friday night ($29) which I would have done if I had been hungry.
The mall across the street has expanded since my last visit and there is now a movie theater.
I made dinner of a few of the $5 app's in the bar at happy hour-which is very popular. They also had a nice AYCE prime rib special on Friday night ($29) which I would have done if I had been hungry.
The mall across the street has expanded since my last visit and there is now a movie theater.
Jan 29, 2015, 7:50 pm
#48
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Maine
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 706
Had a nice 2 night stay here last week. I didn't receive an upgrade and didn't ask, but the room was fine.
As a Diamond, I received breakfast coupons for the restaurant downstairs and it was decent, but not memorable. I had requested points for my diamond amenity and had to follow up with Gold Passport to get them posted. I also received an amenity of 3 tangerines and 2 bottles of water along with a welcome letter from the GM.
As mentioned before, the area has a lot of restaurants within walking distance. A good experience for me and a decent place to stay if in the area.
As a Diamond, I received breakfast coupons for the restaurant downstairs and it was decent, but not memorable. I had requested points for my diamond amenity and had to follow up with Gold Passport to get them posted. I also received an amenity of 3 tangerines and 2 bottles of water along with a welcome letter from the GM.
As mentioned before, the area has a lot of restaurants within walking distance. A good experience for me and a decent place to stay if in the area.
Dec 25, 2015, 10:15 am
#49
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi [+MKK4 EBBER R577 EDSEL R577 ELKEY EXERT]
Posts: 15,826
Stayed here earlier this month. Breakfast certificates were offered as well as the amenity but points still haven't posted. Like others, received a low floor room with no view but we didn't care as we were only there for a month. Breakfast turned out to be OK but the coupons did say "gratuity not included," and gratuity did make it onto our folio. This is just one of those properties that wants to do the bare minimum for Diamond members. We adjusted our expectations going in.
Dec 30, 2015, 6:00 am
#50
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
Posts: 33,539
Stayed here earlier this month. Breakfast certificates were offered as well as the amenity but points still haven't posted. Like others, received a low floor room with no view but we didn't care as we were only there for a month. Breakfast turned out to be OK but the coupons did say "gratuity not included," and gratuity did make it onto our folio. This is just one of those properties that wants to do the bare minimum for Diamond members. We adjusted our expectations going in.
May 10, 2016, 4:05 pm
#52
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: LAX/TXL
Programs: LH HON,AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Diamond, and a few more
Posts: 355
Depends on what you wanting to see. The Westside (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills,Hollywood) should be no more than 35-50 minutes on the weekend, if there are no major traffic jams. Universal Studios Hollywood will take about 30 minutes. Just be prepared you will be spending a lot of time on the freeway.
May 11, 2016, 6:29 am
#53
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 299
Depends on what you wanting to see. The Westside (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills,Hollywood) should be no more than 35-50 minutes on the weekend, if there are no major traffic jams. Universal Studios Hollywood will take about 30 minutes. Just be prepared you will be spending a lot of time on the freeway.
May 11, 2016, 11:19 pm
#54
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
Google Maps not only has driving times as well, but you can specify day-of-the-week and time-of-day and it will adjust for typical traffic patters for that day and time.
May 12, 2016, 7:37 am
#55
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
There are some drives from the 101 to PCH that are breathtakingly beautiful. I really recommend going super early in the morning on a weekend so that you have the road almost to yourself.
Take either Kanan Dune Rd. or Malibu Canyon Road. IIRC, Kanan has better views of the ocean as you're driving towards the coast, but Malibu Canyon has some pretty huge gorges next to the road which are impressive in their own right, but I think the mountains on MCR obscure your view of the ocean until you get pretty close to the end of the road.
Take either Kanan Dune Rd. or Malibu Canyon Road. IIRC, Kanan has better views of the ocean as you're driving towards the coast, but Malibu Canyon has some pretty huge gorges next to the road which are impressive in their own right, but I think the mountains on MCR obscure your view of the ocean until you get pretty close to the end of the road.
Jun 3, 2016, 5:44 pm
#59
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
From the property's Hyatt web page:
Parking
Self Parking: Surface parking available adjacent to Hotel Conference Center. Garage parking available adjacent to hotel lobby entrance. Self parking is $10 per night.
Aug 8, 2016, 2:54 pm
#60
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ, AA, Hyatt, Marriott, SPG
Posts: 63
Had 2 stays last week. Breakfast vouchers for buffet. No upgraded room. Self parking $10 fee waived for diamond. Had to ask to have the breakfast charges removed at checkout both times. Gratuities are not included for breakfast per the front desk rep. Had a 4 PM late checkout and housekeeping came by twice to ask if we were checking out.