Hyatt Place Brand to Undergo Refresh
Sep 19, 2018, 6:24 pm
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I can't speak to Fairfields; but I would add some of the refurbed Courtyards' lobbies are nice and even some Residence Inns have pleasant lobbies, at least within the Marriott portfolio. I also think the HPs would benefit from a "social hour" or "manager's hour" a la Residence Inn and Kimpton. While Hyatt House is more akin to the Hyatt portfolio's Residence Inn, HPs would benefit from not only aesthetically more pleasing lobbies, but functions within those spaces as well.
Every HP and HH has at least a decent-sized breakfast area, typically with TVs, etc., so I'm not sure I see the need for big lobbies.
Sep 20, 2018, 5:53 am
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I've probably stayed at 30+ different HPs, mostly in the US but a couple in Europe, so my experience is limited. I've never seen a "made-to-order" breakfast at a HP. I'm just curious, where were you served one ?
Sep 20, 2018, 6:01 am
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In many of the former AmeriSuites properties, the "decent-sized breakfast area" and the lobby are the same space. At least the "breakfast in a bowl" concept means less items to try to balance on your lap when there's no table available.
Sep 20, 2018, 7:06 am
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The HPs I've been to usually have one or two breakfast items on their Gallery menu. Like an omelette or a scrambled eggs and bacon plate or a frittata. Must admit I can't remember exactly.
Sep 21, 2018, 9:35 am
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I mostly stay at non-U.S. HPs; there’s usually an expansive breakfast buffet plus an omelette station.
Sep 22, 2018, 8:47 am
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HPs are extremely low on my list for non-U.S. travel; there has to be better options. With many of the former AmeriSuites I’ve used in the past being real dogs, even Stateside, it’s a brand I’ve avoided, but am happy to revisit that decision if and when this refurb comes. Just my two cents, but in this category of lodging, Res Inns, Courtyards, and Four Points seem to be upgrading rooms and amenities whereas HPs stay the same with an occasionally revised bar menu. Hyatt Corporate should demand more of franchises.
Sep 22, 2018, 6:28 pm
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HPs are extremely low on my list for non-U.S. travel; there has to be better options. With many of the former AmeriSuites I’ve used in the past being real dogs, even Stateside, it’s a brand I’ve avoided, but am happy to revisit that decision if and when this refurb comes. Just my two cents, but in this category of lodging, Res Inns, Courtyards, and Four Points seem to be upgrading rooms and amenities whereas HPs stay the same with an occasionally revised bar menu. Hyatt Corporate should demand more of franchises.
Oct 4, 2018, 3:39 pm
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I went to make a reservation at the Hyatt Place Mesa and I caught this in the rate rules. Note that so far this only appears in the rate rules for the Advanced Purchase rate. I've stayed here and I cannot imagine how they plan to police this, unless they hire more breakfast staff.
Starting November 1, 2018, only World of Hyatt members booking an eligible rate can enjoy free breakfast at this hotel. Join today and enjoy all the benefits. Eligible rates are defined in the World of Hyatt program terms (see worldofhyatt.com/terms).
Oct 22, 2018, 8:43 pm
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I went to make a reservation at the Hyatt Place Mesa and I caught this in the rate rules. Note that so far this only appears in the rate rules for the Advanced Purchase rate. I've stayed here and I cannot imagine how they plan to police this, unless they hire more breakfast staff.
Oct 23, 2018, 9:45 pm
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Looks like it is being specifically stated that full breakfast will no longer be complimentary to all WoH members even on eligible rates from November 1st for some properties:
https://help.hyatt.com/en/hyatt-term...erms.html#/IIB
What is not clear is if even 'continental' will be available at those properties.
https://help.hyatt.com/en/hyatt-term...erms.html#/IIB
V. Breakfast Benefit at Participating Hyatt Place Hotels
For reservations with a check-in date on or after November 1, 2018, booked on or after September 15, 2018, Members staying at a participating Hyatt Place hotel who have paid an Eligible Rate or redeemed a Free Night Award for the applicable night will receive complimentary breakfast the following morning when breakfast is available (which includes standard breakfast buffet (with coffee, juice, and/or milk), as well as tax and gratuity) for each registered guest in the room. Breakfast benefit (where provided) is not valid for in-room dining. Valid only at participating Hyatt Place hotels and no other Hyatt hotel or resort, M life Rewards destination, or other property. This benefit is not valid at the following non-participating Hyatt Place hotels: Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport, Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport, Hyatt Place Hyderabad/Banjera Hills, Hyatt Place Rameswaram, and Hyatt Place West London/Hayes. Some Hyatt Place hotels may offer complimentary breakfast to all guests, in which case Members will not receive any additional or substitute benefit.
For reservations with a check-in date on or after November 1, 2018, booked on or after September 15, 2018, Members staying at a participating Hyatt Place hotel who have paid an Eligible Rate or redeemed a Free Night Award for the applicable night will receive complimentary breakfast the following morning when breakfast is available (which includes standard breakfast buffet (with coffee, juice, and/or milk), as well as tax and gratuity) for each registered guest in the room. Breakfast benefit (where provided) is not valid for in-room dining. Valid only at participating Hyatt Place hotels and no other Hyatt hotel or resort, M life Rewards destination, or other property. This benefit is not valid at the following non-participating Hyatt Place hotels: Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport, Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport, Hyatt Place Hyderabad/Banjera Hills, Hyatt Place Rameswaram, and Hyatt Place West London/Hayes. Some Hyatt Place hotels may offer complimentary breakfast to all guests, in which case Members will not receive any additional or substitute benefit.
Oct 31, 2018, 11:52 pm
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Who’s ready for day 0 tomorrow? I’m at an HP right now. Waiting to see if tomorrow morning is a Charlie Foxtrot. Staff claims they’re excited to see how it works
Nov 5, 2018, 3:18 pm
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Nov 5, 2018, 3:56 pm
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We were at HYATT PLACE Orange County, Disneyland Sunday am. . I haven't been paying attn. to Hyatt Place news, but people were being stopped and asked to show room card, see if they are WOH Members (?) and then told NO, but they could charge it to the room. I can tell you the exact dollar I would pay for HP Breakfast. -0-$. Not really sure what's going on, even today.
Nov 5, 2018, 10:38 pm
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Properties above are the ones where free breakfast doesn’t apply
First morning they didn’t ask for a room number but did the second day. Spread was a bit different.
Juices weren’t in pitchers anymore, but milk and water still were. Juices were in dispensers.
Honey was in a big jar instead of individual packets. Fruit spread seemed a bit different. Hard boiled eggs were still in the shell
Had a very soggy tortilla chip plus eggs dish out and I was there at 6:30. If they can’t even keep it crisp that long it is doomed
First morning they didn’t ask for a room number but did the second day. Spread was a bit different.
Juices weren’t in pitchers anymore, but milk and water still were. Juices were in dispensers.
Honey was in a big jar instead of individual packets. Fruit spread seemed a bit different. Hard boiled eggs were still in the shell
Had a very soggy tortilla chip plus eggs dish out and I was there at 6:30. If they can’t even keep it crisp that long it is doomed
Nov 5, 2018, 11:11 pm
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