Radiant Flyer

I've always ordered what I wanted for breakfast via room service and it's been waived. But beyond that, I've never have been disappointed at any meal I've have had at this hotel.... One of the best in the USA!

dailow

Is staying at this property worth it if you have a early flight out? It's an extra $80 for me. I have a early flight out of Cancun next week with a 12 hour layover and after some more reading seems like this hotel is right in Terminal D, but curious if I would have to go through the security line again? May be worth it if I'd be saving a significant amount of time.

BobR

^ They can give you a priority pass to get through security. Unfortunately, when I used the priority line in Terminal D back in April the line was longer than in the normal security line.

wrp96

Yes you would have to go through security again, but definitely worth it timewise especially for an early flight out. Every minute saved (like skipping the shuttle bus ride, no matter how short) means that many more minutes in bed. In fact that is why we usually end up choosing that hotel over other choices.

steve64

When going from the hotel back to your outbound flight, yes you need to clear security again.

What airline do you depart DFW from and will you have bags to check ?
If your airline does not serve Terminal D ...AND... if you have bags to check, then you'll need to ride a curbside shuttle to your departure terminal. If that's the case then if the Hyatt Regency is $80 cheaper than Hyatt Grand you'll need to decide if the nicer hotel is worth $80 as both will require a shuttle bus in the morning. Technically, if flying AA then the Regency doesn't require a shuttle since you can walk to terminal C. But if you're not familiar with the route, it's probably best to take the shuttle.

On the other hand, if your airline serves Terminal D ...OR... you don't have bags to check, then the Grand is super easy to get started in the morning. From the lobby take the escalators down, they drop off at the ticketing/gate level. You can now check your bags at the airline serving D, or if carry-on only go straight to security. Once passed security, if your flight doesn't depart Terminal D then follow the signs to Skylink, the monorail between terminals. Trains run every 2 minutes so much better than a shuttle. The traind run in circles both directions so once in the station (an escalator ride above gate level) just follow the signs for your gate. If after riding thru a stop or 2 you determine you're going the wrong direction, it's probably best to stay on and ride it out since the routes are circular.

Note that DFW's largest airline, AA, does have ticket counters in Terminal D. It makes no difference if your AA flight leaves Terminal D or not, you may check your bags and clear security in D.

dailow

Thanks for all the info everyone. I am flying into AA and most likely will be flying out of Terminal D for Cancun. I am checking in a bag when I depart and since it is under 24 hours I hope that AA can hang onto it and check the bag through. Sounds like the GH might be worth the difference in price!

doss1

Hey guys,
I'm planning a trip to DFW for a weekend getaway. Is this hotel worth staying for the weekend or am I better off with a hyatt off airport? We will have no car, so I guess public transportation is not the best option here.

wilma

We arrived about 8:30 pm into DFW and the GH on AA and had a 10:15 am AA flight to Cozumel. AA made us retrieve the bags (4 bags of dive gear!) in DFW and recheck in the morning.

dailow

That sucks! I only have one bag, but was really hoping I wouldn't have to check in any bags.

wrp96

AA will only check through if the layover is less than 12 hours.

doss1

FYI, there is now even more of a reason to stay at this hotel. I saw that there's new rail service to and from the DFW airport to downtown starting August 2014! Now, a car is no longer needed to make trips to the city.

777 global mile hound

that's big news indeed ^ August 18th
Looks like its out of Terminal A

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/trans...ming-along.ece

http://transportationblog.dallasnews...w-aug-18.html/

austin_modern

This is a horrific hotel to stay at if you're looking to explore dallas or ft worth if you don't have a car, IMHO.

controller1

Grand Hyatt DFW #1

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel...night/9618753/

zzrayzz

haha nice... will be stuck at Grand Hyatt DFW for one night (then off to maui!).

Recommendations on the diamond breakfast? Should I do the in-room?