I spent two nights in Paris at Hôtel Wallace, a Mrs. & Mrs. Smith property and part of the World of Hyatt program. Here’s the review in a nutshell: this is a hotel that you sleep in…not a hotel...
Standard Hotel Sunsets “Secret Agent” – Privé Move Imminent?

The Standard International was purchased by Hyatt and recently announced the discontinuation of its Secret Agent program, is a move to Privé imminent? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Review: Park Hyatt Marrakech

After years of anticipation and delay, the Park Hyatt Marrakech opened to guests in 2024. I spent two nights at the property just days after it opened and loved the beautiful common areas, delicious food, and the excellent service...
Hyatt Looks To “Crazy Rich Asians” For Growth

Hyatt is targetting those “Crazy Rich Asians” (my words, not Hyatt’s) for growth as it sees expanding opportunities in Asia spanning from India to Japan. Hyatt Looks East To Asia For Growth In the final quarter of 2024, the...
Review: Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

My family enjoyed a quick but pleasant overnight stay at the Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport before our early morning flight on Air France. Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Review With an 8:00 pm arrival...
Final Call: 2025 World Of Hyatt Category Changes

Redemption rates are changing (and mostly going up) tomorrow, March 25, 2025, in two different programs…it’s your last call to reserve Hyatt properties at prevailing World of Hyatt rates and your last chance to redeem United Airlines awards via...
Hyatt Luxury Resort In California Bans Children – But Is It Legal?

A popular luxury resort in the Hyatt chain has just banned children under the age of 18 from its property. But is it legal? Alila Marea Beach Resort Bans Children Under 18 The Alila Marea Beach Resort is a...
Hyatt Posts Another Strong Quarter, Buys Playa Resorts

Hyatt Hotels posted another strong quarter and full year filled with acquisitions in 2024, only to announce yet another acquisition of Playa Resorts. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Review: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, Illinois

I’ve made several recent trips to Chicago and my go-to hotel has been the Hyatt Regency Deerfield. It’s nothing fancy, but does the job and is quite convenient to the northern suburbs of Chicagoland. Hyatt Regency Deerfield Review My...
Hey Hyatt Globalists, Do You Add Gratuity To Your Free Breakfast?

A question to my readers who are World of Hyatt Globalist members, do you add gratuity when signing your breakfast bill even though gratuity is included? Hyatt Globalist Breakfast Gratuity: Do You Add It? For years, I’ve added gratuity...
No-Brainer: 5 Reasons The World Of Hyatt Credit Card Is Worth Keeping In Your Wallet

I’m a big fan of the World of Hyatt Credit Card and this is one of the few hotel credit cards that makes sense whether you are loyal to Hyatt or not. It’s a card that, when used correctly,...
Review: Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch

Yes, there are better hotels in St. Louis, but I thought the Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch served its purpose well and was quite convenient with friendly service and a nice gym. Hyatt Regency St. Louis At...
Review: Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers, Arkansas

I was warned about this property, chose to ignore the warning, and understood why I was warned to avoid the Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers. But you know something? It wasn’t bad at all and there was one redeeming...
Review: Fordson Hotel (Hyatt Unbound Collection)

The Fordson Hotel in Oklahoma City is another great hotel in the Hyatt Unbound Collection. My family enjoyed a very nice one-night stay. Fordson Hotel Review Oklahoma City – Hyatt Unbound Collection At $142/night, the hotel was cheap and...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa

My family ended 2024 and began 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. It’s an aging property, but has aged gracefully and we greatly enjoyed our stay. World of Hyatt Globalist...
Review: Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows

The Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is a posh property with cute bungalows, easy parking, great amenities, and a nice breakfast. Andaz Scottsdale Review We spent one night here on our road trip from Los Angeles to Chicago. Booking...
How I Earned 7 Hyatt Nights By January 5th Without A Hyatt Credit Card

I took advantage of a well-worn World of Hyatt trick…perhaps for the last time…to start the year with a couple extra nights (even without a co-branded credit card). Getting A Jump Start On World Of Hyatt Status In 2025...
Review: Hyatt Regency Mexico City

We enjoyed a short but sweet stay at the Hyatt Regency in Mexico City, a full-service Hyatt hotel in Mexico City’s swanky Polanco district. Hyatt Regency Mexico City Review This review will essentially combine four stays into one…I’ve been...
An Unforgettable Evening At The Park Hyatt Saigon

I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. We finally reached Ho Chi Minh City, a city I had flown through a couple of times more recently but had...
Hyatt Globalist Suite Upgrade…And Suite Downgrade

What happens when a hotel says you are upgraded during online check-in but then downgrades you by the time you arrive at the property? One Hyatt Globalist found out the hard way. Hyatt Regency DFW Downgrade: Suite Upgrade Taken...