Hello from 35,000 feet. I’m on my way to New York for a quick business trip. I trust I’ll be back home, though, by the end of the day tomorrow. Who would have thought a little story on a...
Review: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar – Suite
The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar (and the entire resort complex) has been hotly anticipated since its originally scheduled opening in 2011, delayed until just six months ago. The hottest new destination in the Bahamas lived up to its legend...
Shame on Hyatt for Latest Petty Stunt
Hyatt may be hemorrhaging elite members, but that has not stopped the hotel chain from committing one of the biggest cardinal sins in loyalty: essentially a no-notice devaluation. At 9:01pm CT On January 31, 2018, two hotels changed categories....
My Hyatt Concierge Experience
One of the benefits of achieving Globalist status in the World of Hyatt loyalty program is a personal concierge, called My Hyatt Concierge. This person is intended to be a single point of contact for all reservation requests and...
Confirmation That Elites Are Leaving Hyatt
Hyatt changed their very popular loyalty program in 2017 and may have upset their best customers. Hyatt has made a series of changes to the program that walked back some of the restrictions keeping elites from qualifying for the...
Finally, a Suite Upgrade at Hyatt Regency Mainz!
For years I have been a regular guest at Hyatt Regency Mainz, located just 20-minutes from Frankfurt Airport. But in all these years and in all these stays, I’ve never received a suite upgrade…until my stay last week. The...
Review: Park Hyatt Beijing (Suite)
Yesterday I published a comprehensive review of the Park Hyatt Beijing, my first review of the property. It wasn’t my first stay, though. My first stay included a complimentary upgrade to a beautiful suite. Rather than squeeze it into...
Review: Park Hyatt Beijing
The Park Hyatt Beijing is showing some signs of wear, but remains an excellent choice for a luxury hotel in the heart of China’s capital city. After arriving from Helsinki on Finnair, we proceeded to the hotel via taxi...
Review: Grand Hyatt Berlin
Located in the upscale Potsdamer Platz neighborhood within walking distance of the Brandenburg Gate, the Grand Hyatt Berlin is a great hotel choice in Berlin. I must admit, my favorite (points) hotel in Berlin has always been the Westin...
Introduction: A Trip to China on Finnair
For years I have wanted to try Finnair. A business trip to China allowed me to finally sample not just Finnair’s business class, but the Finnair A350. John and I were in Germany and had to get to Beijing....
How I Earned Hyatt Globalist Status thru 2019
I ended 2017 with 65 qualifying nights at Hyatt, helping me to secure Globalist status through February 2019. The value proposition of Hyatt Globalist status really depends on the type of properties you stay in. For example, if you...
My Top 10 Hotels Stays in 2017
I spent roughly 85 nights in a hotel room in 2017…not too bad, but still quite a few nights away from home. Here’s a list of my top 10 hotels I personally stayed at this year. My list is...
Review: The Confidante (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
While my wife and I have certainly been Hyatt loyalists over the years, we have started to drift away given some of the new changes to their loyalty program, World of Hyatt. Thus the Confidante in Miami is our...
World of Hyatt Program Enhancements Announced, On Par With Competitors
World of Hyatt has been going through changes over the last 18 months with the retirement of Hyatt’s Gold Passport and the rollout of World of Hyatt to the change in management of Hyatt loyalty itself. Some changes were...
My Hyatt Globalist Status Requalification is Complete
Although I once questioned the value of it, I have successfully re-qualified for Hyatt Globalist status with 60 nights in the bag for 2017. Last year I barely squeaked by, earning Hyatt Diamond status with 25 stays. Hyatt has...
My Favorite California Hyatt is Now a Category 7
I’ve written before about the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn in Carmel, CA. It’s my favorite Hyatt in California and a hotel my whole family enjoys. It also is now a Category 7 property, meaning a night will set you back 30,000...
Afternoon Swim at the Park Hyatt New York
Sometimes a short afternoon respite can turn a tiring day into a much more relaxed one. That’s one of many reasons I am thankful for the Park Hyatt New York. Yesterday, I wrote about my hectic business trip to...
My Favorite Hyatt in California
I’m just back from a relaxing long weekend at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands, my favorite Hyatt in the state of California. To be fair, I have not stayed at every Hyatt property (yet) in CA, but I’ve been to...
Review: Park Hyatt Toronto (Suite)
Here’s a review of a hotel that will close next week for two years. Consider this the “before” review in preparation for the “after” review in late 2019. But even the old Park Hyatt Toronto is, well…was still a...
Review: Hyatt Place Bangkok
In my teaser post on the Hyatt Place Bangkok, I lauded this hotel’s comfort and amenities. Here’s a full review of the hotel. Located on Sukhumvit 24, the Hyatt Place is the newest property in Hyatt’s Bangkok portfolio. A mid-tier...
