We (unexpectedly) spent the night at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. While our stay was short, the hotel was very convenient and worked out perfectly considering the late night and early morning. Hyatt Regency Crystal City...
Review: Park Hyatt Washington DC (Suite)
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I’ve stayed at the Park Hyatt Washington DC many times over the years, but my last visit marked the first time I have ever been upgraded to a full suite (versus a junior suite). My stay at the hotel...
Review: Hyatt Regency Dulles
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After arriving into Washington Dulles after 11:00 pm, we spent our first night at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, just five minutes from IAD. The hotel features modern rooms and is quite convenient. Hyatt Regency Dulles Review I booked a...
Review: Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht (Suite)
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We chose the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht for our night in Amsterdam and used points to upgrade to a large suite. This hotel has not changed much from my first stay nearly six years ago, and that is a very...
Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport – Always Convenient, Perfect For Families
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I’ve extensively reviewed the Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport twice, including recently, and will not do so again here. However, this remains my go-to hotel in Zurich and continues to nicely blend luxury, affordability, and convenience. Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport...
Another Data Point Suggests Hyatt Ziva, Zilara Going Away
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Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara may be going away according to a new data point. 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 followed us on Facebook...
Hyatt Hotel Quickly Renames Deceptive Fee After Being Called Out
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Yesterday, I wrote about the rather hilarious “historical preservation fee” at the Hyatt Centric in Sacramento. It did not take long for that fee to disappear, though it has been replaced with a generic “destination fee.” Hyatt Hotel Renames...
Absurd: Hyatt Property Adds “Historical Commitment Fee”
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If you stay at the Hyatt Centric Sacramento, you will notice an extra line item of $17.43 per day on your folio that the hotel describes as a “historical commitment fee” to underwrite the historical preservation of the (modern)...
Hyatt Acquisition of Mr. And Mrs. Smith Platform Aligns Well
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Hyatt announced the acquisition of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a luxury booking platform for boutique hotels and it aligns well with the company’s strategy. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Hyatt Should Consider Acquisition of Rosewood Hotels
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Hyatt has been expanding over the last few years, but Rosewood Hotels & Resorts might be a nice boost to the top end of the chain. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle (Suite)
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I have reviewed the Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle before and note that review remains timely, but wanted to offer a brief review on what a suite is like here as well as provide an update on the...
Dropping The Ball On Hilton’s Diamond Status Challenge
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Hilton offered a Diamond Status challenge to me and I completely dropped the ball, here’s why and what I intend to do about it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Hyatt Acquisition Provides Hints About All-Inclusive Future
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Hyatt added another couple of hotels to its (All) Inclusive group this week and it may provide some hints about the future of the business segment for the chain. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Observations From Attending An Invite-Only Hyatt Privé Event
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I was invited to a private Hyatt Privé event this week in New York City and here are my observations about the program, and the properties that participate. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
World Of Hyatt Erodes Value With 2023 Devaluation, But Remains Incredibly Valuable
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The latest raft of “category changes” in the World of Hyatt program is brutal…there is no denying it…but in a world of inflation and demand exceeding supply, it is hard to fault Hyatt for tightening the screws. Even with...
Review: Hyatt Regency Kyiv
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This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The Hyatt Regency Kyiv has remained open throughout much of the conflict with Russia and continues to offer luxury accommodations...
Marriott Elites Soft Landing, Hyatt Globalists Back To 2019 Levels
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Hotel chains suffered during the pandemic to secure and maintain elites. With travel roaring back, Hyatt is back to pre-pandemic levels while Marriott appears to struggle. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
How I Secured Hyatt Globalist Status For Another Year…With 20 Nights
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I’m ending the year with only 41 nights in the World of Hyatt program, yet I will retain my Globalist status for another year thanks to a 20-night Hyatt Fast Track challenge. Hyatt Globalist Fast Track – How I...
Review: Park Hyatt Doha
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There’s a lot to like about the Park Hyatt Doha, a beautiful modern property in Doha’s Msheireb Downtown District. While my stay was not flawless, it was positive overall, with several enjoyable elements. Park Hyatt Doha Review After five...
Review: Thompson Dallas
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I loved the Thompson Dallas and found the service and amenities to be top-notch at this Hyatt-affiliated hotel in the heart of the Big D. Thompson Dallas Review I booked this hotel for $320/night, which is on the lower...