Hyatt Place Dulles North (Sterling, VA) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
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Hyatt Place Dulles North (Sterling, VA) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Well an AmeriSuites is in the process of renovation into a Hyatt Place, so I figured I'd check it out and get the 2x stay credit ... might do a few more over the next few months at $40 per stay credit
They are still renovating the lobby, so things aren't complete yet. The front desk needs work as they have no "Hyatt Place" keycards yet, and the dining area is temporarily closed until the renovation is finshed. Breakfast is served in one of their meeting rooms (I didn't stick around for it).
Wi-Fi is free in the hotel and the rooms are made for both relaxation and work. The FIRST thing one notices when they enter the room is the 42" plasma TV that takes up almost one wall between the "Cozy Corner" and the bedroom. The room has an adequate work desk that is the right height for the chair they have. Nothing ticks me off trying to work at a desk that is too low or high for the chair.
There is a wet bar area and sink, also a small refrigerator in the living area. They have added a small wall to partially seperate the bedroom from the parlor area, which makes a nice break between the two areas.
The vanity is outside the bathroom, with a black granite top. There are several drawers and a small closet with iron and ironing board. The bathroom has been repainted and papered, and includes the larger curved shower curtain.
I've posted some pics here... enjoy!
They are still renovating the lobby, so things aren't complete yet. The front desk needs work as they have no "Hyatt Place" keycards yet, and the dining area is temporarily closed until the renovation is finshed. Breakfast is served in one of their meeting rooms (I didn't stick around for it).
Wi-Fi is free in the hotel and the rooms are made for both relaxation and work. The FIRST thing one notices when they enter the room is the 42" plasma TV that takes up almost one wall between the "Cozy Corner" and the bedroom. The room has an adequate work desk that is the right height for the chair they have. Nothing ticks me off trying to work at a desk that is too low or high for the chair.
There is a wet bar area and sink, also a small refrigerator in the living area. They have added a small wall to partially seperate the bedroom from the parlor area, which makes a nice break between the two areas.
The vanity is outside the bathroom, with a black granite top. There are several drawers and a small closet with iron and ironing board. The bathroom has been repainted and papered, and includes the larger curved shower curtain.
I've posted some pics here... enjoy!
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thanks Zipper; this is definitely one of those places where I check in and leave type deals but if they keep the rates low on the weekend; it will definitely be a place to build up my 2X stay credits by the end of Feb if my work doesn't offer me the opportunity to get enough nights in that time frame
was there any other recognition of diamond status in any way shape or form?
also, how long did the stay take to post?
was there any other recognition of diamond status in any way shape or form?
also, how long did the stay take to post?
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No recognition of DIA status... web site says "Platinum and Diamond members will receive point bonuses and select in-hotel benefits" tried getting a better answer from the DIA line on what this means and they were clueless... definately need some training there! (NOTE: On my statement I got a 500 point DIA bonus in addition to 1.5 points per $ for the regular DIA bonus)
Stay was on 1/12 and posted today 1/17
With the 42" plasma, I'd say if one can get a good AAA rate, this is where I'd have my Super Bowl party...
Stay was on 1/12 and posted today 1/17
With the 42" plasma, I'd say if one can get a good AAA rate, this is where I'd have my Super Bowl party...
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#4
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I have also stayed here recently and found that almost everything in the room was redone, other than some of the bathroom - a pretty thorough renovation. The 42" plasma was nice and included channels such as HBO and ESPN. I overheard a manager saying that there will be High Definition available on the TV's soon.
The hotel is scheduled to become Hyatt Place on Feb 1, although this date is tentative.
For those not interested in points , the hotel is selling for $53 on priceline during the week (as a 2.5*) - a great price considering the recent renovations
The hotel is scheduled to become Hyatt Place on Feb 1, although this date is tentative.
For those not interested in points , the hotel is selling for $53 on priceline during the week (as a 2.5*) - a great price considering the recent renovations
Last edited by martyYYZ; Jan 17, 2007 at 1:32 pm Reason: added more details
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I stayed here too a week earlier and the tv didnt work that weekend, but aside from renovation activity (including on sunday) it was nice though the air condition/heating was bit loud.
as i reported in the other thread on double stays, i was able to book this through www.amerisuites.com/movie for a $63 aarp rate (taxes brought it to $70) and that rate includes two fandago movie tickets. (they also have the same $63 aaa rate).
So at those prices, the priceline rate doesn't make much sense. rates are higher during the week though
Then again while that got me 362 points (i'm platinum) and 2 stay credits, a stay at the hyatt at fairlakes with the g2 benefit generates about 2400 points for like $100 with taxes and comes with a full breakfast and at the moment qualifies for the free nights thing.
as i reported in the other thread on double stays, i was able to book this through www.amerisuites.com/movie for a $63 aarp rate (taxes brought it to $70) and that rate includes two fandago movie tickets. (they also have the same $63 aaa rate).
So at those prices, the priceline rate doesn't make much sense. rates are higher during the week though
Then again while that got me 362 points (i'm platinum) and 2 stay credits, a stay at the hyatt at fairlakes with the g2 benefit generates about 2400 points for like $100 with taxes and comes with a full breakfast and at the moment qualifies for the free nights thing.
Last edited by MrAOK; Jan 17, 2007 at 9:49 pm
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what i meant was stays at the hyatt fairlakes gives you more points and lets you qualify for the ffn nights promo that stays at the amerisuites dont provide.
However the amerisuites gets you movie tickets and ouble stay credit.
However the amerisuites gets you movie tickets and ouble stay credit.
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OK, so I'm not staying in VA, but I have begun staying at the AmeriSuites/Hyatt Place Cincinnati Airport. Same deal as above, they are mid-construction, and the lobby is a mess, but the new rooms are great. I think the lobby will be done at the end of Feb, when they will officially switch over to Hyatt Place in name.
I was staying at a Marriott Courtyard...got 10,000 points from the Hyatt to switch, and got a nice gift basket to say thanks for the business.
There is a Best Buy next door, so I may buy a cable to show movies from my laptop on the HDTV! And several of the channels ARE HD now, including HBO HD.
Chief complaints: no Comedy Central, no MTV/VH1, etc, and there is an annoying PAUSE when you are switching channel...about a 3-5 second black screen when the channel is coming up.
Overall, a very nice room! Well done, Hyatt. ^
I was staying at a Marriott Courtyard...got 10,000 points from the Hyatt to switch, and got a nice gift basket to say thanks for the business.
There is a Best Buy next door, so I may buy a cable to show movies from my laptop on the HDTV! And several of the channels ARE HD now, including HBO HD.
Chief complaints: no Comedy Central, no MTV/VH1, etc, and there is an annoying PAUSE when you are switching channel...about a 3-5 second black screen when the channel is coming up.
Overall, a very nice room! Well done, Hyatt. ^
#9
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Washington, DC, USA
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i've seen some indication somewhere that hyatt will be switching the hyatt place tv services (which may have varied by location) over to satellite. someone announced a contract for it.
hyatt has also announced plans to put xm satellite radios in all it u.s. hotels, but i'm not sure if it applies to hyatt place hotesl
hyatt has also announced plans to put xm satellite radios in all it u.s. hotels, but i'm not sure if it applies to hyatt place hotesl
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I've gotten mine automatically, but this is how it posted...
"HPHZ Diamond Welcome Bonus 500 Points"
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"HPHZ Diamond Welcome Bonus 500 Points"
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Originally Posted by (NOTE: On my statement I got a 500 point DIA bonus in addition to 1.5 points per $ for the regular DIA bonus)
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Is the DIA 500 a standard bonus or amenity or required to use certain codes?
Thanks
Thanks
#14
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Smaller bath amenities
Just checked in at AmeriSuite buckhead, Atlanta and noticed that Portico bath products are of smaller size as in Hyatt hotels.
All things considered, Hyatt Place can well be a good choice for GP points and stay credits.
All things considered, Hyatt Place can well be a good choice for GP points and stay credits.