Jan 7, 2020, 11:32 am
Last edit by: TravelinSperry
Lounge is on the 33rd floor of the older looking Harbor Tower, the one closer to the Marriott and Convention Center. Keycard access required and staff usually ask room numbers for breakfast and happy hour. $25 fee for bringing a guest to the lounge. There's apparently 24/7 keycard access for coffee, bottled water, computer use, etc. One bank of elevators serves floors 1-4 (meeting space, pools, etc.) and floors 29-40 (there's a view bar on 40 as well as a few rooms) while the other elevator bank on the Harbor side serves floors 1-4 and the lower room locations.
Breakfast ends at 9:30 weekdays, 11:00 weekends. Every day I saw bacon and some sort of sausage, hot eggs (scrambled plus trimmings to be added), raw ham, smoked salmon, croissants/bagels/bread varieties to be toasted, some cereal, IIRC oatmeal.
Midday snacks from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm weekdays, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm weekends.
Happy hour is from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm every day, with a selection of *free* wine and beer between 5 and 6, followed by the same wine and beer offered in the form of an honor bar from 6 to 9. Each day the food presentation includes a hot protein (cilantro chicken, grilled teriyaki salmon fillet big pieces, chicken putensca, and salmon cakes during my stay), hot mixed vegetable dish, some other cold/salad dish of the day, salad bar including slices of chicken breast, asparagus, olives, etc. with two dressings of the day, and interesting small cakes (cupcakes or pieces) for dessert.
There's a $35 plus tax resort fee (Globs exempt)
- $10 nightly F&B credit - Top of the Hyatt, Brew30, Seaview, Sally's, The Landing
- 24-Hour Fitness Center Access
- Daily 1-Hour Bicycle Usage- Wheel Fun Rentals
- One (1) Kayak or Paddleboard rental per stay
- (1) shoe shine - joey's shoe shine (no boots or suede)
- Premium High Speed Internet
- Wifi in Meeting Space for group events
- 10% Discount on Spa & Salon Services at Marilyn Monroe Spa on 3rd floor of Harbor Tower one visit per stay
- Access to hotel’s recreational courts and equipment, e.g. basketball, volleyball, and games such as giant shuffle board, Jenga, connect four, foosball, corn hole around the pool
- VIP Shopping Pass: Free and discounted items from local shops and restaurants at Seaport Village shopping center located directly outside Seaport Tower
- Rollaway Bed Rental: King rooms only
- Unlimited Phone Calls: Local & domestic long distance
- (1) 1-hr ticket for Harbor Tour per room per stay – Tour is on a modern yacht, 360 views, indoor & outdoor seating, snack bar and full service bar scenic photo opportunities
- One Craft Beer at Brew30 per room per stay
Ten minutes by taxi to/from the airport, perhaps more at rush hour. Fare was under $15 to the far end (DL, AS, UA, etc.) of the newer Terminal 2. Fare from Gaslamp area to hotel is about $7, also assuming no traffic. It's about a 20 minute walk to the Midway Museum and the cruise ship terminal/excursion boat docks.
Breakfast ends at 9:30 weekdays, 11:00 weekends. Every day I saw bacon and some sort of sausage, hot eggs (scrambled plus trimmings to be added), raw ham, smoked salmon, croissants/bagels/bread varieties to be toasted, some cereal, IIRC oatmeal.
Midday snacks from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm weekdays, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm weekends.
Happy hour is from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm every day, with a selection of *free* wine and beer between 5 and 6, followed by the same wine and beer offered in the form of an honor bar from 6 to 9. Each day the food presentation includes a hot protein (cilantro chicken, grilled teriyaki salmon fillet big pieces, chicken putensca, and salmon cakes during my stay), hot mixed vegetable dish, some other cold/salad dish of the day, salad bar including slices of chicken breast, asparagus, olives, etc. with two dressings of the day, and interesting small cakes (cupcakes or pieces) for dessert.
There's a $35 plus tax resort fee (Globs exempt)
- $10 nightly F&B credit - Top of the Hyatt, Brew30, Seaview, Sally's, The Landing
- 24-Hour Fitness Center Access
- Daily 1-Hour Bicycle Usage- Wheel Fun Rentals
- One (1) Kayak or Paddleboard rental per stay
- (1) shoe shine - joey's shoe shine (no boots or suede)
- Premium High Speed Internet
- Wifi in Meeting Space for group events
- 10% Discount on Spa & Salon Services at Marilyn Monroe Spa on 3rd floor of Harbor Tower one visit per stay
- Access to hotel’s recreational courts and equipment, e.g. basketball, volleyball, and games such as giant shuffle board, Jenga, connect four, foosball, corn hole around the pool
- VIP Shopping Pass: Free and discounted items from local shops and restaurants at Seaport Village shopping center located directly outside Seaport Tower
- Rollaway Bed Rental: King rooms only
- Unlimited Phone Calls: Local & domestic long distance
- (1) 1-hr ticket for Harbor Tour per room per stay – Tour is on a modern yacht, 360 views, indoor & outdoor seating, snack bar and full service bar scenic photo opportunities
- One Craft Beer at Brew30 per room per stay
Ten minutes by taxi to/from the airport, perhaps more at rush hour. Fare was under $15 to the far end (DL, AS, UA, etc.) of the newer Terminal 2. Fare from Gaslamp area to hotel is about $7, also assuming no traffic. It's about a 20 minute walk to the Midway Museum and the cruise ship terminal/excursion boat docks.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jun 5, 2017, 7:40 pm
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Do a google search on Doug Manchester, it is an interesting bio ( I don;t agree with his political views but it is an interesting read). He and his family are mega $$$ in San Diego.
Jun 6, 2017, 10:00 pm
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It will be interesting to see what hotels are attached to his latest project, which will be only a couple blocks from the Hyatt.
http://www.manchesterpacificgateway.com/
There will already be the two new Marriott branded hotels and the new Intercontinental Hotel across the street.
http://www.manchesterpacificgateway.com/
There will already be the two new Marriott branded hotels and the new Intercontinental Hotel across the street.
Jun 7, 2017, 8:43 am
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There's already a big full service Marriott (convention center) almost next door to the Hyatt.
Jun 7, 2017, 10:51 pm
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Jun 7, 2017, 11:47 pm
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Jun 12, 2017, 11:51 am
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What hotel brand would even be available for these two new properties (one convention style, one luxury)?
The "Grand" Hyatt won't be so grand compared to all the new hotels around.
Jul 6, 2017, 9:43 am
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Agreed with TYVOODOO - there is a pullout sofa bed. I would have guessed full size? Plus there's the other half of the L-shaped couch that doesn't pull out.
There is a HUGE amount of space in the living room. My kids liked taking a couple couch cushions to make "floor beds"
There is a HUGE amount of space in the living room. My kids liked taking a couple couch cushions to make "floor beds"
Jul 9, 2017, 11:47 am
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Depending on traffic, it could take a while to get from the Aviara to SD proper.
If your trip is more than one night, why not both!?
Jul 9, 2017, 11:48 am
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What are you planning to do in San Diego?
Jul 9, 2017, 12:44 pm
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we want a good mix of both (but won't like to change a hotel, we always think that this is really stressful) .
While we visited Miami two years ago ,we stayed at the Hyatt Regency Miami and thought that it was really hectic to be in the middle of the city.
Otherwise i heard so many good things about San Diego that we want to explore the city.
Therefore i think that it is a tough decision :-/
While we visited Miami two years ago ,we stayed at the Hyatt Regency Miami and thought that it was really hectic to be in the middle of the city.
Otherwise i heard so many good things about San Diego that we want to explore the city.
Therefore i think that it is a tough decision :-/
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Jul 9, 2017, 2:29 pm
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Jul 9, 2017, 2:37 pm
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I would never describe Manchester as a "great" property. It's a massive convention hotel with zero character, a cavernous uninviting lobby, and no decent dining options on property. They're also very tight with upgrades.
The only real positives IMO are the lounge and generous award availability.
The only real positives IMO are the lounge and generous award availability.
Jul 9, 2017, 3:15 pm
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I would never describe Manchester as a "great" property. It's a massive convention hotel with zero character, a cavernous uninviting lobby, and no decent dining options on property. They're also very tight with upgrades.
The only real positives IMO are the lounge and generous award availability.
The only real positives IMO are the lounge and generous award availability.
I certainly agree the Aviara has better on-site dining, including breakfast. But then it doesn't have all the restaurants and eateries that are close to the Manchester by car and even closer on foot.
Jul 9, 2017, 9:52 pm
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It's character IS that it is massive -- in fact, doubly so -- but I can understand not enjoying that. That said, the Aviara is a little bigger-than-life as well, though in a very different way. Personally, I like to mix it up if for no other reason than the view from the Manchester lounge.
I certainly agree the Aviara has better on-site dining, including breakfast. But then it doesn't have all the restaurants and eateries that are close to the Manchester by car and even closer on foot.
I certainly agree the Aviara has better on-site dining, including breakfast. But then it doesn't have all the restaurants and eateries that are close to the Manchester by car and even closer on foot.
I forgot to add that it does have a very solid fitness center, too.