Centrally located with comfortable rooms and a very hospitable General Manager, I appreciated my two-night stay at the Hyatt Place Yerevan and recommend it. We wanted to make this a three-night stay, but the hotel was sold out our...
Review: Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
The Andaz Vienna has so much going for it. Spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Tasty breakfast. Cool rooftop bar. But location, location, location… I had to twist the arm of my business partner to stay at this hotel. We always...
My New Favorite Hotel In Barcelona
I was recently in Barcelona and had the chance to check out two Hyatt properties. One did not impress me at all. But one I fell in love with…and cannot wait to return. I arrived late into Barcelona and...
Where Should I Stay In Bali?
I’ve been to a lot of places in the world, but never to Bali. That changes this week. But I need your help in selecting a hotel. I know I’m in the midst of another trip, but I’ve got...
What Surprised Me Most About The Park Hyatt Maldives
I recently published an extended review of the Park Hyatt Maldives, but want to focus on one aspect of my stay that was most surprising: the food. When I envisioned a private island so far secluded from even Malé...
Review: Park Hyatt Maldives
The Park Hyatt Maldives is no small investment in terms of cost and time. But for my wife and me, it was a very special belated honeymoon trip. When Heidi and I got married, we were both too busy...
Park Hyatt Maldives: How To Get There From Malé (MLE)
I’ll soon publish a detailed review of the Park Hyatt Maldives, but want to use this post to outline how you get there…it isn’t the easiest trip to a resort. Flying into Malé (MLE) alone is not enough to...
Review: Park Hyatt Chennai (Park Executive Suite)
The Park Hyatt Chennai turned out to be my favorite Hyatt property we visited in India. Not only did I enjoy a wonderful suite upgrade, but great food and great service. We arrived from Goa in the evening and...
Review: Park Hyatt Goa (ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa)
My stay at the Park Hyatt Goa—now called the ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa—was a reminder not to always let the blog dictate choice of hotel. Oh, the property was lovely. But unnecessary. Read on to find out...
Rollover Credits Move My Remaining Stays to Hilton Over Hyatt
This year I have top tier status with several hotel chains but re-qualifying for next year will place an emphasis on Hilton going forward over Hyatt, my focus program. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Review: Park Hyatt Hyderabad
I enjoyed a lovely three-night stay at the Park Hyatt Hyderabad, one of the best-value Category 2 Hyatt properties in the system. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. My wife and...
Hyatt Globalist My Concierge Details Exposed, Reinforcements Coming
Hyatt Hotels reward Globalists with a perk called My Hyatt Concierge. Few details about the program have been revealed, but new information suggests solutions to the program’s woes are in store. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Review: Park Hyatt Dubai (Executive Suite)
I had a very pleasant stay at the Park Hyatt Dubai and want to specifically highlight what Executive Suite guest rooms look like as well as the tremendous breakfast at Brasserie du Park. This property has not changed much...
An Unexpected Suite Upgrade…To GM’s Apartment!
Last week was a first for me…I was upgraded to the general manager’s apartment at the Hyatt Regency Mainz. Well, room 252 to be exact, a suite I did not even know existed (even though I’ve stayed dozens of...
Hyatt Partnership with SLH Smart Solution
Hyatt has rolled out a partnership with SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) to expand the footprint of their loyalty program. It was the smartest solution to their biggest problem, the number of properties. If you are considering booking...
Why The Hyatt Credit Card Free Night Always Pays Off
Each year I never know when or where I’ll use it, but I always end up extracting maximum value from it. I’m talking about the free anniversary night benefit on the World of Hyatt co-branded credit card from Chase....
Bangkok Hotel Comparison: Park Hyatt vs. Waldorf-Astoria
After staying in both the amazing Park Hyatt Bangkok, a favorite, and the new Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok, a comparison is in order. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Review: Park Hyatt Zurich (Corner Suite)
I finally scored a suite upgrade the Park Hyatt Zurich and enjoyed a short, but very comfortable stay. This hotel must be given great accolades for its consistency over the years. I’ve published a 2011 and 2017 review and...
Review: Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
I was pleasantly surprised with my stay at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, a beautiful property in a city long overdue for a Hyatt. Although my stay was not perfect, it is definitely a hotel I will return to....
First Impressions: Andaz Munich
I checked out the brand new Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor this week and was very impressed. Hyatt’s eighth hotel in Germany is a beautiful stone edifice located in the heart of Munich. The lobby and other common areas are modern...
