Jul 29, 2023, 7:28 am
Last edit by: PTahCha
Valet parking only - $47 for overnight parking
2 bottles of water daily, provided by front desk upon request
Hotel restaurant does not participate in World of Hyatt - not point earning restaurant.
2 bottles of water daily, provided by front desk upon request
Hotel restaurant does not participate in World of Hyatt - not point earning restaurant.
Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland, Oregon - REVIEW MASTER THREAD
May 24, 2023, 12:22 pm
#61
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Seattle WA USA
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This hotel management clearly doesn't grasp the fact that these sorts of nickel and diming moves ARE noticed by folks and they DO lead to people avoiding the hotel. It's strange how in Europe the hotels never do this, they provide excellent breakfast at every level, and only US properties seem to do this. Totally ridiculous and creates a negative spiral as people talk about the nickel and diming and it directs reservations away from the hotel.
The above thread confirms my desire to avoid this hotel for our upcoming Portland stay, and stay at the Hyatt House instead. I don't like Hyatt House breakfasts but it's Portland, after all, and might as well eat at one of the myriad amazing breakfast places in the city rather than getting a sub-par cheap breakfast at the Centric.
The above thread confirms my desire to avoid this hotel for our upcoming Portland stay, and stay at the Hyatt House instead. I don't like Hyatt House breakfasts but it's Portland, after all, and might as well eat at one of the myriad amazing breakfast places in the city rather than getting a sub-par cheap breakfast at the Centric.
Jun 22, 2023, 12:45 pm
#62
Join Date: Nov 2016
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Posts: 1,093
It looks like back in 2021 the hotel was transitioned from full Hyatt corp ownership to being an independently owned franchisee (Liberty Hotel Investments, according to Wikipedia). Not sure if that was always the plan, or it was the pandemic what made it more of a burden than an asset for Hyatt. But anyways, it would explain the sudden change of course.
Perhaps this is the way the capital markets' winds are blowing. I think in select circumstances (like Alila Ventana) they're willing to buy the property, for instance to keep it in the system. But otherwise it now seems even more common for them to not own the property, and I agree this could explain the sudden change of course [for breakfast].
Jun 22, 2023, 5:41 pm
#63
Join Date: Nov 2016
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Posts: 1,093
Also, I'm trying to decide on a summer weekend stay here vs. House. (Asked in the House thread, but figure they'll get different eyeballs.) They're about the same rate, though at first glance, the Centric looks like it has a nicer location? My events are in the NE of the city, and both properties seem equally distant. Won't have an automobile.
Jun 23, 2023, 12:52 pm
#64
formerly wchinchen
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Honolulu
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Also, I'm trying to decide on a summer weekend stay here vs. House. (Asked in the House thread, but figure they'll get different eyeballs.) They're about the same rate, though at first glance, the Centric looks like it has a nicer location? My events are in the NE of the city, and both properties seem equally distant. Won't have an automobile.
Personally, I would choose the Centric for ease of walking. If you don't mind going outside the hotel for breakfast, I highly recommend the Daily Feast, which is about a block away.
Last edited by HaleiwaFlyer; Jun 23, 2023 at 4:01 pm
Jun 24, 2023, 9:27 pm
#65
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
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Booked ten nights here for an upcoming visit to a customer by the airport. The HC was the cheapest of all the big chains but their usurious $45/night parking fee eliminates that savings. Looking around there's several parking decks within a few blocks that are a lot less and I can handle walking a few blocks. The airport HP was $50 more per night and even if I paid the HC parking it'd still be a little less, plus a lot more fooding options.
If anyone has cheap parking tips, I'd appreciate it. Street parking is free from 1900 to 0800?
If anyone has cheap parking tips, I'd appreciate it. Street parking is free from 1900 to 0800?
Jun 24, 2023, 10:17 pm
#66
Join Date: Jun 2004
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I am guessing if you pull in after 5pm and out by 8:59am, the rate would be $5+$7.40.
For me, I would not be comfortable leaving the car in the garage for 10 nights. Nevertheless, garage might have security cameras and makes it slightly better than parking on the street for free.
For me, I would not be comfortable leaving the car in the garage for 10 nights. Nevertheless, garage might have security cameras and makes it slightly better than parking on the street for free.
Jun 25, 2023, 8:48 pm
#69
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Y'all make Portland sound like it's Mogadishu... I think I can handle this. I will def check out that garage on 10th & Yamhill, thx 168
What?
It's a yam on a hill.
It's a hill of yams.
Oh, yammit.
What?
It's a yam on a hill.
It's a hill of yams.
Oh, yammit.
Jun 25, 2023, 8:51 pm
#70
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,974
Y'all make Portland sound like it's Mogadishu... I think I can handle this. I will def check out that garage on 10th & Yamhill, thx 168
What?
It's a yam on a hill.
It's a hill of yams.
Oh, yammit.
What?
It's a yam on a hill.
It's a hill of yams.
Oh, yammit.
Jun 25, 2023, 9:09 pm
#71
Join Date: Nov 2000
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Jun 25, 2023, 9:33 pm
#72
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Y'all make Portland sound like it's Mogadishu... I think I can handle this. I will def check out that garage on 10th & Yamhill, thx 168
What?
It's a yam on a hill.
It's a hill of yams.
Oh, yammit.
What?
It's a yam on a hill.
It's a hill of yams.
Oh, yammit.
Jun 25, 2023, 9:35 pm
#73
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,974
Yes generally good advice but lots of mentally ill and drug addicts in downtown still. Few months ago I stayed at HH but was downtown and saw a guy just smash a row of car windows without stealing anything around 9am and walk off. They also smash the windows to check if anything in the trunk - so I’ve taken to renting SUVs where it’s clear nothing is inside.
Jun 25, 2023, 11:18 pm
#74
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Miami, FL
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The breakfast at this Hyatt location is fantastic, the chef is really good.
Also, the Smores cafe just outside the front door is amazing too.
Also, the Smores cafe just outside the front door is amazing too.
Jun 26, 2023, 7:12 am
#75
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