Grand Hyatt Athens REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Feb 7, 2022, 7:46 pm
#136
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: lounge next door
Programs: *A Gold / ST Elite+ / OWS / EK G / HH Diam. / MR Tit / Hyatt GLOB / IHG Diam. / SL Jade / GHA Tit.
Posts: 1,527
I'm checking out today. I booked a Hyatt Privé rate on a weekend at 120 euros per night and it was overall a very decent value. I got upgraded to a Parthenon Suite, which is a Premium Suite. As others reported, the location is not ideal, but 30 minutes to the city by walk was still acceptable to me. The real issue can be the noise from the road/highway if you're a light sleeper. I found service to be excellent.
The Grand Club is still closed. My stay included a Saturday night and the hotel felt empty, I guess they're at about 10-20% of occupancy, which is nothing. You get 20 euros per person per night for F&B, however do note that room service is not included.. which doesn't make much sense as the 90 euros credit from Hyatt Privé
Also only the indoor pool was open, against a fee (I haven't seen this in any location so far). I guess it's because the spa is 3rd party operated, but it sill sounds a bit greedy.. same goes for the 3 euros coffee pods.
The Grand Club is still closed. My stay included a Saturday night and the hotel felt empty, I guess they're at about 10-20% of occupancy, which is nothing. You get 20 euros per person per night for F&B, however do note that room service is not included.. which doesn't make much sense as the 90 euros credit from Hyatt Privé
Also only the indoor pool was open, against a fee (I haven't seen this in any location so far). I guess it's because the spa is 3rd party operated, but it sill sounds a bit greedy.. same goes for the 3 euros coffee pods.
Feb 9, 2022, 11:15 pm
#138
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: UA-1K, AA-Gold, H GP-LIfeTime Diamond
Posts: 819
I contacted the hotel and they told me if all goes well (govt regulations), they plan to open the club in 10 days.
Also was told we will have 1 hour access to the spa with the indoor pool. Reservation isrequired, guessing this is for capacity control.
Also was told we will have 1 hour access to the spa with the indoor pool. Reservation isrequired, guessing this is for capacity control.
Feb 16, 2022, 3:39 pm
#140
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2020
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,010
Is this confirmed or will they change it again?
Mar 6, 2022, 1:11 pm
#141
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2020
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,010
Their official website has been updated and doesn't mention the reduced services. Looks like the Grand Club is now open.
Mar 16, 2022, 8:30 pm
#142
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2020
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,010
Mixed initial thoughts pre-stay
Will be checking in here today and will post pictures/feedback after checkout.
GH concierge and email communication with this hotel has been very poor. I guess to keep my expectations low and see if it improves as the stay progresses.
lmk if anyone has questions about this property
GH concierge and email communication with this hotel has been very poor. I guess to keep my expectations low and see if it improves as the stay progresses.
lmk if anyone has questions about this property
Mar 18, 2022, 9:19 pm
#143
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: On the road, 24/7/365
Posts: 3,467
I tried emailing the hotel, but haven't heard back. Website makes it appear that fitness center is open 24 hours, no reservations. I've spent enough time there - months! - to know that the website (or email reply) may not be accurate. If anyone notices fitness center status. I would be very grateful for information. I'll be there in April.
Mar 19, 2022, 3:13 am
#144
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2020
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,010
Gym is open 24 hours, no reservations needed. Email the Concierge for the quickest reply (Violeta). They never respond to the hotels generic email.
Gym has been pretty empty. Get those gainzzzz
[email protected]
Gym has been pretty empty. Get those gainzzzz
[email protected]
I tried emailing the hotel, but haven't heard back. Website makes it appear that fitness center is open 24 hours, no reservations. I've spent enough time there - months! - to know that the website (or email reply) may not be accurate. If anyone notices fitness center status. I would be very grateful for information. I'll be there in April.
Mar 19, 2022, 11:24 am
#146
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,161
Will be checking in here today and will post pictures/feedback after checkout.
GH concierge and email communication with this hotel has been very poor. I guess to keep my expectations low and see if it improves as the stay progresses.
lmk if anyone has questions about this property
GH concierge and email communication with this hotel has been very poor. I guess to keep my expectations low and see if it improves as the stay progresses.
lmk if anyone has questions about this property
Mar 19, 2022, 1:44 pm
#147
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2020
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,010
Mar 26, 2022, 1:51 pm
#149
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: UA-1K, AA-Gold, H GP-LIfeTime Diamond
Posts: 819
It seems the hot food were the same 4 items when we were there. Fried cheese ball, some sort of wrap with cheese, their attempt of Asian spring roll & samosa.
Uber works great if you have WiFi. Do avoid taxi waiting in line. The first one didn’t want to go to Hyatt from city center and the second guy gave us lame excuse about rush hours and it would be €17 after we pull out. Didn’t want to hassle with it and told him just drive. Same ride the next day by waving down a moving taxi was €7,12
Indoor pool, steam and sauna in Spa required reservation, but no time limit. Cold plunge pool is cold but the hot tub is barely lukewarm.
Excellent breakfast buffet and omelette is available from the kitchen.
Agreed it is out of the way, but we would stay here again.
Uber works great if you have WiFi. Do avoid taxi waiting in line. The first one didn’t want to go to Hyatt from city center and the second guy gave us lame excuse about rush hours and it would be €17 after we pull out. Didn’t want to hassle with it and told him just drive. Same ride the next day by waving down a moving taxi was €7,12
Indoor pool, steam and sauna in Spa required reservation, but no time limit. Cold plunge pool is cold but the hot tub is barely lukewarm.
Excellent breakfast buffet and omelette is available from the kitchen.
Agreed it is out of the way, but we would stay here again.
Mar 26, 2022, 3:40 pm
#150
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2020
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,010
That pic looks like exactly what they offered on 2 of my 3 nights there - you probably stayed during my same dates haha.
I actually walked from the city center to the hotel one afternoon. 35 minute walk was pretty easy. I used ubers the entire time, highest cost was 40 EUR to/from ATH airport, lowest was the ride to Acropolis for only 7 Euros.
I actually walked from the city center to the hotel one afternoon. 35 minute walk was pretty easy. I used ubers the entire time, highest cost was 40 EUR to/from ATH airport, lowest was the ride to Acropolis for only 7 Euros.
It seems the hot food were the same 4 items when we were there. Fried cheese ball, some sort of wrap with cheese, their attempt of Asian spring roll & samosa.
Uber works great if you have WiFi. Do avoid taxi waiting in line. The first one didn’t want to go to Hyatt from city center and the second guy gave us lame excuse about rush hours and it would be €17 after we pull out. Didn’t want to hassle with it and told him just drive. Same ride the next day by waving down a moving taxi was €7,12
Indoor pool, steam and sauna in Spa required reservation, but no time limit. Cold plunge pool is cold but the hot tub is barely lukewarm.
Excellent breakfast buffet and omelette is available from the kitchen.
Agreed it is out of the way, but we would stay here again.
Uber works great if you have WiFi. Do avoid taxi waiting in line. The first one didn’t want to go to Hyatt from city center and the second guy gave us lame excuse about rush hours and it would be €17 after we pull out. Didn’t want to hassle with it and told him just drive. Same ride the next day by waving down a moving taxi was €7,12
Indoor pool, steam and sauna in Spa required reservation, but no time limit. Cold plunge pool is cold but the hot tub is barely lukewarm.
Excellent breakfast buffet and omelette is available from the kitchen.
Agreed it is out of the way, but we would stay here again.