On my way back home from the Garuda trip, I spent one night in Amsterdam at the Andaz and my second night at the Hyatt Place near Schiphol Airport. I loved the Andaz — it was exactly what I...
A Very Political Ad from Hyatt
World of Hyatt is replacing Gold Passport on March 1st and Hyatt unveiled a new ad campaign today that will air on the Oscars Sunday night. It is a very political ad. First, watch the video– I like the video...
First Look at New Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach in Honolulu
Hyatt recently opened its third Waikiki property in Honolulu, a Hyatt Centric. The new hotel looks promising. Although I was in Honolulu last week and would normally go out of my way to try a new Hyatt property, I just...
False Alarm in World of Hyatt E-Mail
An e-mail arrived from Hyatt last night detailing my Globalist (formally Diamond) perks in the new World of Hyatt program that begins on March 01st. The revamped loyalty program will replace the current Gold Passport program. One sentence in...
Review: Hyatt Regency Johannesburg (Suite)
Located in the Rosebank district of Johannesburg and surrounded by several shopping malls, my wife and I spent five nights at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg to round out our time in Johannesburg. The hotel is a Category 2 property,...
Park Hyatt Bangkok Opening in June
The long-delayed Park Hyatt Bangkok is slated to open in June and reservations are now being accepted. I am so excited about staying at this property! Thai hospitality is a wonderful thing and Bangkok luxury hotels offer both a great experience and...
Review Update: Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
Last time I reviewed the Park Hyatt in Washington, DC was in 2010 and that was a very short visit. Last weekend, thanks to a last-minute points opening, I spent inauguration night at the hotel. Unfortunately, my stay was disappointing. Read why...
Review: Park Hyatt Hamburg (Update)
It has been over three years since I last reviewed the Park Hyatt Hamburg but after a couple recent great stays there, I can keep this limited. My original review is still valid: the property has maintained it superior quality. Park...
Review: Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
I checked in thinking this would be a convenient hotel near the airport for our early flight the following morning, but checked out having enjoyed one of the best Hyatt Regency I have ever stayed at. Located about ten minutes from...
Review: Park Hyatt Zanzibar
The Park Hyatt Zanzibar was home for the weekend on the island of Zanzibar. A juxtaposition of old and new, this hotel was certainly not what I was expecting but represented an incredible base for my time in Zanzibar with all...
Review: Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam
We arrived into Dar es Salaam at 2:30a and after a 36 hours of travel (Los Angeles – Chicago – Frankfurt – Istanbul – Dar es Salaam) I was ready to get to sleep. The Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam,...
Review: Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort (China)
Off the radar for most US travellers, China’s “Red Hawai’i” offered us an incredible opportunity in Sanya, China. I wanted to review the exquisite Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay and was not disappointed. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme
I had been saving the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme for a special occasion and I suppose my honeymoon was as good as any to finally spend a few nights there… There are Park Hyatt hotels and then there are...
Review: Park Hyatt Beijing – Suite Upgrade
The Park Hyatt Beijing has become a favorite for our family for some time, but in addition to a great luxury hotel in the Chinese capital, it also may be the best place to spend a Diamond (now Globalist)...
Huge Hyatt Gold Passport Changes and Other News
I’ve been “off the grid” for a while and this post is not to apologize for my lack of recent posting. Augustine is fussy like I am and a light-sleeper like my wife is: the combination has been lethal...
Don’t Tell My Wife What Happened at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca!
Lucky and I dined at Dar Beida last night, the Moroccan restaurant inside the Hyatt Regency Casablanca. It was billed (by the hotel) as the “most authentic Moroccan food in Casablanca” but we figured it was at least the...
Review: Park Hyatt Mallorca
The Park Hyatt Mallorca is a shining city on the hill…literally. As you wind your way through the island of Mallorca your first glimpse of the hotel is a glistening pink village set against a picturesque backdrop of green...
Review: Park Hyatt Guangzhou
Park Hyatt has opened its fifth property in China in the heart of Guangzhou. With five-star amenities, three restaurants, and well-appointed guest rooms, the Park Hyatt is a compelling choice in a city full of new luxury hotels. Open...
Review: Hyatt on the Bund (Shanghai)- Suite
Shanghai is home to one of the most famous Hyatt hotels in the world, the Park Hyatt. While that hotel is great, it’s Hyatt on the Bund across the river that flies under the radar and delivers superior value. ...
Andaz Xintiandi (Shanghai) – You Don’t Know What You’ve Got, ‘Til It’s Gone
Shanghai has a lot to offer and premium hotels are just one of the luxuries available when traveling to financial capital of China. On this stay, I was looking to expand on my exposure to the Andaz brand from...
