I’ve gyrated between a spectrum of emotions when it comes the announcement from Hyatt yesterday that it would reduce the thresholds to earn elite status in 2021. But I’ve come to peace with it…what else am I going to...
A Return To The Mar Monte Hotel In Santa Barbara
In the end, we took a one-night trip to the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection. It represented a perfect “compromise” to my Thanksgiving travel dilemma. A Return To The Mar Monte, A...
Review: Andaz West Hollywood (Suite)
My wife and I enjoyed a staycation last month at the Andaz in West Hollywood. It’s a great Hyatt property in the heart of LA that I look forward to returning to. Andaz West Hollywood Review We live less...
Review: Hyatt Regency Mainz – Coronavirus Edition [2020]
I’ve reviewed one of my favorite hotels in Germany many times on Live and Let’s Fly, but not since the pandemic begin. This review of the Hyatt Regency Mainz takes a look at the coronavirus precautions the hotel has...
Review: Hyatt Rosemont (Near Chicago O’Hare)
Hotels have cut back quite a bit during the pandemic, but the inability to get any sort of breakfast was quite disappointing at this otherwise-comfortable hotel just minutes away from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Hyatt Rosemont Review I checked...
Review: Hyatt Place Washington, DC – U.S. Capitol
I spent one night with friends and one night at the Hyatt Place U.S. Capitol during my trip to Washington, DC last week. I chose the Hyatt Place based primarily upon location and in that respect I still misjudged...
The Most Expensive Hyatt Isn’t a Hotel
The most expensive Hyatt isn’t a Park Hyatt and it’s not even a hotel. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Alila Purnama At the end of November 2018, Hyatt acquired Two Roads Hospitality...
Review: Mar Monte Hotel Santa Barbara, Part Of Hyatt Unbound Collection
The recently-remodeled Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara offers refreshed rooms in an ideal beachside location. While there is room for improvement, as you’ll read about in this review, this remains one of my favorite getaway hotels. Mar Monte...
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara Now Mar Monte Hotel, Part Of The Unbound Collection
Before I publish a full review of the property, I thought it would be important to mention that the Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara recently rebranded as the Mar Monte Hotel, returning to its original name. The hotel is now...
Compelling New Hyatt Promotion Solidifies My Loyalty
I give great credit to Hyatt for figuring out how to entice me to remain loyal when my status is already locked in for another year. Hyatt’s generous new elite earning promotion stacked with other great offers should cause...
Review: Hyatt Regency Toronto (Suite)
After my flight to YYZ on Air France I spent the night in Toronto, choosing the Hyatt Regency. Although the hotel is dated, I found it perfectly suitable for my short stay. Note my stay was in February 2020…the...
The Loss Of Park Hyatt Mallorca Is A Big Loss For Hyatt
The Park Hyatt Mallorca will not reopen as a Hyatt property. That not only marks the loss of Park Hyatt’s only resort in Europe, it marks the loss of one of my favorite hotels. Park Hyatt Mallorca Will Not...
