We’ve experienced a triple-digit heat wave for several days in Southern California, but thankfully we found a bit of relief at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach this weekend…30º of relief actually. Weekend Escape To Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort...
Thompson Rome (Hyatt) Opening Soon, Looks Stunning
Hyatt is expanding its footprint and the Thompson brand further with its new location in Rome set to open soon. 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...
Park Hyatt Marrakech: A Stunning Oasis In The Desert
I spent two nights at the recently-opened Park Hyatt Marrakech and loved the beautiful common areas, delicious food, and the excellent service at the hotel. The hotel’s location may present a challenge, though. My First Impressions Of Park Hyatt...
Review: Park Hyatt Seoul
As it approaches its 20th anniversary, the Park Hyatt Seoul is aging gracefully and I enjoyed my one-night stay here…my first time back in 13 years. So much has changed over that time, but this hotel has not changed...
Review: Grand Hyatt Seoul
I spent my first night in Seoul, South Korea at the Grand Hyatt, a very nice property at the base of Seoul’s Mount Namsan. Grand Hyatt Seoul Review I booked the hotel for $180/night, which made more sense to...
Rumor: Hyatt Hotels Buying Standard Hotels (Chain)
Hyatt Hotels is rumored to be in negotiations for acquiring Standard Hotels, a small buy growing chain of premium boutique hotels in major markets. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California is a lovely hotel in many ways and my kids loved it, but I do not plan to return. Let me explain why. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Review It has been...
Black Man Killed By Security Guards At Hyatt Regency Milwaukee After “Disturbance” In Lobby
A black man named D’vontaye Mitchell, 43, was killed by hotel security guards at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee over a “disturbance” in the lobby. With the interaction captured on video and Mitchell’s family calling it a George...
Review: Hyatt Regency Miami
Faced with a 12-hour layover in Miami, I booked a room at the Hyatt Regency Miami, which served as a very suitable crashpad for our long day in town. Hyatt Regency Miami Review I used an expiring category 1-4...
Hyatt Hotel Still Adding Bogus “Credit Card Recovery Fee” (Even To Guests Paying With Hyatt Visa)
A popular Haytt hotel in New Orleans is still levying a bogus “credit card recovery fee” to guests who pay by credit card, even to those who use the Word of Hyatt visa card. The Eliza Jane, A Hyatt...
Review: Hyatt At Olive 8
I spent a night at the Hyatt At Olive 8 in Seattle and found the hotel exceeded my expectations with great service and nice facilities. Yes, the hotel is aging a bit, but it’s still a solid choice for...
Review: Thompson Hotel Washington, DC
I spent a night at the Thompson Washington, DC, a Hyatt property located in the gentrifying Navy Yard. This is a nice hotel with a good breakfast, though I prefer the location of downtown or Georgetown hotel. Thompson Hotel...
Review: Hyatt Regency Sofia
The Hyatt Regency Sofia is a lovely hotel nestled in the center of Sofia, Bulgaria with nice accommodations, great amenities, and a really delicious breakfast. Hyatt Regency Sofia Review Up until recently, I would have called the Hyatt Regency...
Review: Park Hyatt Istanbul – Maçka Palas
The Park Hyatt Istanbul has been refreshed and is now my favorite Hyatt property in Istanbul, with luxurious accommodations, excellent service, and several nice amenities that make it worth the splurge. Park Hyatt Istanbul Review I spent two nights...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay
I had an extended layover in Tokyo and spent the night at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay, an attractive and reasonably-priced property. Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay Review The nightly rate was ¥17,600 (about $118 at current exchange rates) with...
Review: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
10 years later, my review of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has not changed: it remains an excellent hotel in the heart of KL. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Review I enjoy updating older reviews and in KL I was...
Review: Alila Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
I spent my first night in Kuala Lumpur at the Alila Bangsar, an attractive Hyatt property that was inexpensive and located in the Brickfields neighborhood near KL Sentral station. Alila Bangsar Review – Kuala Lumpur At $57/night (tonight, for...
The 33 Hyatt Hotel Category Changes That Matter Most To Me
The annual Hyatt hotel category shuffle has been announced and the 2024 changes are a bit different than in years past. Looking over the list, there are 33 changes that were of interest to me, most of them negative....
My Take: Hyatt Didn’t Really Need SLH or MGM Anymore
Hyatt Hotels has lost its MGM and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) partnerships in the last eight months. But I don’t think it needed either anymore. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Andaz Bali
The Andaz Bali is a luxurious resort in Bali’s Sanur neighborhood with plush accommodations and a very nice breakfast spread. Andaz Bali Review After a night at the Hyatt Regency, I moved next door to the Andaz. The two...
