DaveH

These adjacent properties, sharing a common front desk, opened in August 2020:

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/arizona/hyatt-house-tempe-phoenix-university/phxxt
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/arizona/hyatt-place-tempe-phoenix-university/phxzt

All the reviews attached to both the Hyatt and Tripadvisor pages are actually for other properties, a problem the hotel staff are aware of.

Can anyone offer informed comments about the property, or point me to reviews of these properties?

TIA, Dave

TravisMT81

Just checked in today!
-Rooftop pool is closed
-breakfast offering individually wrapped hot breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, and prepackaged fruit.
-pretty much the usual room decor.
-bar is opened 5-10pm.

Single_Flyer

Incredible rates. AAA rates of $60/night. I've got a visit planned for later this year to get some cheap night credits that will roll over to 2021.

utgypsy

In addition to the $60 and $61 AAA rates, there's this under the "offers" section of the hotel homepage:

500 Reasons to Stay Here

Explore new places and reward your spirit of adventure. World of Hyatt members can earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at Hyatt Place Tempe / Phoenix / University for stays between September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

Single_Flyer

Nice!

So for $70 (after tax) per night, I'll earn over 2,000 points as an Explorist with a Hyatt Visa card. Plus one elite qualifying night for 2020 and one for 2021. Not a bad return.

Anyone know of free parking nearby? $17/night seems high for a Hyatt Place/House.

theshaun

When Hyatt House and Hyatt Place share the same location and have the same price, is there a reason to pick one over the other? Seems that Hyatt Houses have larger rooms.

TravisMT81

The brand difference is very blurred here. Since they share the same elevator, breakfast area, and same hallways. I am staying in a one bedroom and have not seen the decor in the Hyatt Place rooms vs Hyatt House “den” rooms.

Jwww

Stayed there two weeks ago:
- rooms are on the smaller side
- despite a slow day, was given a low level street/tram facing room as globalist
- breakfast is good and quick if you fill out the order form the night before
- rate is low
- AC is blowing out white powder
- didn't honor the free parking promotion

Need some time for everything to be in place for the property.

mile ho

I thought as a Globalist your parking should've been free. Did you take it up with your concierge?

TravisMT81

A few pictures from our stay.



Pool area(closed)

Kacee

Strange the pool would be closed. Hotel pools have been open in Arizona throughout the pandemic.

utgypsy

I actually called on this since our stays are approaching and was told that they opened the pool Oct. 1. It was a decision by the franchise to keep the pool closed until Oct. according to the front desk agent I spoke with. Notably, the AAA rates have also gone up by $20 over the past week.

TerryK

I ran into the same issue, refused free parking for Globalist on paid rate, on a different Hyatt. I had to escalate it to manager to get resolution. Front desk agent claimed that Globalist only receive free parking on point stays.

TravisMT81

I know exactly what FD agent you spoke to. She loves to say it is a franchisee that owns it. No kidding

econ

Definitely take it up with your concierge. Mine’s been able to remove bogus charges post-checkout.