Hyatt Regency Vancouver - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Aug 13, 2023, 7:55 am
#481
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As a Globalist on an award stay, I'd describe this as a good but not great Hyatt Regency.Certainly not as nice a property as the much newer Hyatt Regency in Seattle. Good central downtown location, but not as pleasant a location for tourists as the Westin (which is quieter, on the water and next to Stanley Park, which is the city's top attraction). Free parking for Globalists on award stays is a big plus if you're travelling with a car. Interestingly, this was the first private pay parking garage I've ever seen without gates: they simply record your license plate (not sure what they'd do if you didn't pay!).
Also, parking isn't free on paid or award at the Westin. Not really sure what you mean by gates, but at night, they do close the gate to enter the parking lot. There is a sensor that detects an incoming vehicle and then the gate opens. Source? Me.
Similar to other Flyertalkers, we just got upgraded to a high floor room. Certainly a nice view, but not as nice as in Seattle as many other skyscrapers blocked some of the water view. Some rooms have small balonies which I suspect are of marginal value -- we chose a higher floor view over a balcony.
Breakfast buffet at the Mosaic Restaurant was good, but not great. Egg station and standard Hyatt Regency buffet, but somewhat limited options.
Breakfast buffet at the Mosaic Restaurant was good, but not great. Egg station and standard Hyatt Regency buffet, but somewhat limited options.
No other Globalist perks, but my wife asked nicely for drink vouchers at check-in, and they were provided. The Grain bar is pleasant with an outdoor terrace overlooking the street below.
BTW, the local hotel union is threatening a strike at this hotel, so you should google the situation before your arrival. The hotel says services will be limited if a strike occurs. For the moment, service at the hotel is good.
Vancouver is a pretty city, but not that much for tourists to do. We spent 2 days and 1 night, and that was enough for us. Huge homeless drug addict problem in town, but they seem to keep in under control in the downtown area by the hotel. Venture a little east to Chinatown and part of the Gastown neighborhood and you will see things on the streets that will make you sad and possibly angry (leaving these people to live like this on the streets is clearly inhumane).
Bottomline, given the high room rates for just a decent experience, I'd probably only pick this hotel if I were a Globalist on an award stay.
BTW, the local hotel union is threatening a strike at this hotel, so you should google the situation before your arrival. The hotel says services will be limited if a strike occurs. For the moment, service at the hotel is good.
Vancouver is a pretty city, but not that much for tourists to do. We spent 2 days and 1 night, and that was enough for us. Huge homeless drug addict problem in town, but they seem to keep in under control in the downtown area by the hotel. Venture a little east to Chinatown and part of the Gastown neighborhood and you will see things on the streets that will make you sad and possibly angry (leaving these people to live like this on the streets is clearly inhumane).
Bottomline, given the high room rates for just a decent experience, I'd probably only pick this hotel if I were a Globalist on an award stay.
The last time I saw the breakfast menu, nothing really stood out for me. It's largely a variation of what you would get at the buffet. The buffet is a better option since you don't have to worry about the dollar amount. It's North America and you ain't going to get any better until you head to Asia or Europe. I have yet to have been to a North American Hyatt that has impressed me.
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Aug 13, 2023, 8:18 am
#482
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Unless it directly impacts the property, discussion of the homeless situation is off topic and likely to lead to the sort of debate better suited for OMNI/PR.
Not saying the topic isn't worthy of discussion, just that this is not the best place for it. Thanks.
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I looked back at the menu I posted in #404 and for me it was mainly the eggs benedict. I forget if you could assemble your own avocado toast or the quinoa bowl from the buffet components (the bagel & lox you certainly could).
Anyway, yeah, not saying it was impressive, just nice as a change of pace...
Unless it directly impacts the property, discussion of the homeless situation is off topic and likely to lead to the sort of debate better suited for OMNI/PR.
Not saying the topic isn't worthy of discussion, just that this is not the best place for it. Thanks.
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The last time I saw the breakfast menu, nothing really stood out for me. It's largely a variation of what you would get at the buffet. The buffet is a better option since you don't have to worry about the dollar amount. It's North America and you ain't going to get any better until you head to Asia or Europe. I have yet to have been to a North American Hyatt that has impressed me.
Anyway, yeah, not saying it was impressive, just nice as a change of pace...
Aug 13, 2023, 8:25 am
#483
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Unless it directly impacts the property, discussion of the homeless situation is off topic and likely to lead to the sort of debate better suited for OMNI/PR.
Not saying the topic isn't worthy of discussion, just that this is not the best place for it. Thanks.
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I looked back at the menu I posted in #404 and for me it was mainly the eggs benedict. I forget if you could assemble your own avocado toast or the quinoa bowl from the buffet components (the bagel & lox you certainly could).
Anyway, yeah, not saying it was impressive, just nice as a change of pace...
Unless it directly impacts the property, discussion of the homeless situation is off topic and likely to lead to the sort of debate better suited for OMNI/PR.
Not saying the topic isn't worthy of discussion, just that this is not the best place for it. Thanks.
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I looked back at the menu I posted in #404 and for me it was mainly the eggs benedict. I forget if you could assemble your own avocado toast or the quinoa bowl from the buffet components (the bagel & lox you certainly could).
Anyway, yeah, not saying it was impressive, just nice as a change of pace...
Aug 13, 2023, 6:55 pm
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The waiter did offer us the option to order off the menu, but since we were there for just one day -- and they offer made-to-order eggs on the buffet -- we just opted for the buffet and didn't see a menu.
Aug 13, 2023, 8:14 pm
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I see you mention valet. Hyatt's website says self-parking is $41.66/night -- any reason to suspect that isn't accurate? (I'm staying here for 4 nights in November, will likely have a car but don't have to have one all 4 days.)
Aug 13, 2023, 9:21 pm
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It sounds about right. There is also a meter in the parking lot if you don't want to pay the daily rate.
Aug 18, 2023, 2:37 am
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Stayed here for a week. Can't say it was super pleasant what with the closed club lounge, looming threat of a strike, and downright rude correspondence from management, but after all is said and done, I can't think of a better property in downtown Vancouver (I am brand loyal but to four: Hilton/IHG/Hyatt/Marriott). So I guess... the property wins. They can be as rude as they want!
That said, we were able to order off of the menu, though it wasn't proactively offered. Some of the most disgusting avocado toast I've ever been served. They also let us order takeout so we could eat in our room (no room service, remember this hotel has been cost cut to the bone).
That said, we were able to order off of the menu, though it wasn't proactively offered. Some of the most disgusting avocado toast I've ever been served. They also let us order takeout so we could eat in our room (no room service, remember this hotel has been cost cut to the bone).
Aug 18, 2023, 2:52 am
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Stayed here for a week. Can't say it was super pleasant what with the closed club lounge, looming threat of a strike, and downright rude correspondence from management, but after all is said and done, I can't think of a better property in downtown Vancouver (I am brand loyal but to four: Hilton/IHG/Hyatt/Marriott). So I guess... the property wins. They can be as rude as they want!
That said, we were able to order off of the menu, though it wasn't proactively offered. Some of the most disgusting avocado toast I've ever been served. They also let us order takeout so we could eat in our room (no room service, remember this hotel has been cost cut to the bone).
That said, we were able to order off of the menu, though it wasn't proactively offered. Some of the most disgusting avocado toast I've ever been served. They also let us order takeout so we could eat in our room (no room service, remember this hotel has been cost cut to the bone).
How were they rude?
Aug 18, 2023, 1:44 pm
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Was the pool warm enough?
QUOTE=stvr;35507499]Stayed here for a week. Can't say it was super pleasant what with the closed club lounge, looming threat of a strike, and downright rude correspondence from management, but after all is said and done, I can't think of a better property in downtown Vancouver (I am brand loyal but to four: Hilton/IHG/Hyatt/Marriott). So I guess... the property wins. They can be as rude as they want!
That said, we were able to order off of the menu, though it wasn't proactively offered. Some of the most disgusting avocado toast I've ever been served. They also let us order takeout so we could eat in our room (no room service, remember this hotel has been cost cut to the bone).[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=stvr;35507499]Stayed here for a week. Can't say it was super pleasant what with the closed club lounge, looming threat of a strike, and downright rude correspondence from management, but after all is said and done, I can't think of a better property in downtown Vancouver (I am brand loyal but to four: Hilton/IHG/Hyatt/Marriott). So I guess... the property wins. They can be as rude as they want!
That said, we were able to order off of the menu, though it wasn't proactively offered. Some of the most disgusting avocado toast I've ever been served. They also let us order takeout so we could eat in our room (no room service, remember this hotel has been cost cut to the bone).[/QUOTE]
Aug 27, 2023, 6:24 pm
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What is the standard room type here? Would like to use points for March 15-17 (Friday-Sunday) but there are no points rooms available despite at least three types of King non-suite rooms available for $.
Is this hotel playing games where only King rooms with odd numbers on the first two floors (or similar) 😀 are for points?
Is this hotel playing games where only King rooms with odd numbers on the first two floors (or similar) 😀 are for points?
Aug 27, 2023, 9:39 pm
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Yes, they are playing games. They always have been. Once I had to get my concierge involved and lo and behold they opened up an available room so that I can redeem (which was then upgraded to the Suite they were selling but didnt offer on points..)
Aug 29, 2023, 9:52 pm
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I initially booked a base room with points, always hoping for an upgrade as a globalist. Then I read a number of posts here and elsewhere that led me to feel that an upgrade was unlikely. I knew I wanted a suite so pivoted to booking an 800 sq ft executive suite. I was pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a 1500 sq ft Discovery Suite. The suite has two living rooms, with with a pull out sofa. That room has a full bathroom off of it. At the other end of the suite is the bedroom, also with a full bathroom. There is a half bath off the entry. There is a small kitchen with a bar and three stools. There is a dining room table with 8 chairs. There is also a small desk. Colors are dull but seating is comfortable.
Apparently rooms used to have Nespresso coffee machines. They have been switched out for Keurigs. My husband said his coffee was horrible. He spoke to the front desk who found a Nespresso machine for the suite.
Apparently rooms used to have Nespresso coffee machines. They have been switched out for Keurigs. My husband said his coffee was horrible. He spoke to the front desk who found a Nespresso machine for the suite.
Aug 30, 2023, 1:46 pm
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If you're into good coffee, are still there, and have a few free hours, I'd recommend going to Revolver in Gastown. Among the coffee shops within walking distance from the hotel that I tried, they're the best.
Aug 31, 2023, 10:11 am
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I've moved camp to the Pinnacle Harbourfront on Hastings, about three minutes' walk from this somewhat deteriorated HR. The staff, Coal Harbour views, and general value down there more than trump the missed WOH points.
Sep 8, 2023, 5:28 am
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I'm here at the hotel and think their bottled water policy changed. I don't recall having a problem asking for bottled water in the past, but now I'm being told that it's only two bottles for free per day for elites. Non-elites have to pay C$6.75/bottle. This is for "Proud Source Spring Water".
Breakfast is from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for those that don't know.
Breakfast is from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for those that don't know.