I’m at the brand new Park Hyatt in Bangkok this weekend and all I can say is WOW. Hyatt really outdid itself with this property and it isn’t even finished yet. The attention to detail is simply amazing. I’m a...
Update: I’ve Made it to Bangkok
Hello from Bangkok. My showdown with Ethiopian Airlines is one step closer. I arrived in the middle of the night after a fairly unorthodox routing. I flew United from Burbank to San Francisco to Hangzhou, one of United’s newer...
Amazing Suite Upgrade at Park Hyatt Vienna
Over the weekend I stayed at the Park Hyatt Vienna, one of my favorite hotels in the Hyatt portfolio. A quadruple upgrade to an Ambassador Suite made my stay even more pleasant. Here are a handful of shots from my room– If...
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...
A Few Thoughts on the Park Hyatt New York
I had a quick business trip to Boston and New York over the weekend and ended up at the Park Hyatt New York on Sunday/Monday for what turned out to be a two-day, one-night stay. Here are three takeaways...
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Park Hyatt Goa
As I mentioned yesterday, my wife and I rang in the new year in Goa at the Park Hyatt, a lush resort complex nestled in a very picturesque part of India. As is the case with many resorts over...
Review: Park Hyatt Vienna
Vienna is a stately city rich with majestic architecture, an erudite culture, and a regal sense of style. In the center of the old city, replete with cobblestone walkways, horse drawn carriages, and glistening statues of historical luminaries, a...
Plenty of Award Space at Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme for Summer 2014
The deadline to make changes to your existing Hyatt Gold Passport reservations and still pay the old rate is this Saturday, February 15th. I booked a couple nights at the Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme for this summer under the...
Review: Park Hyatt Baku
Other than its barrage of CNN advertisements, you don’t hear too much about Azerbaijan. When you do, it is usually a story encouraging investment by heralding the country’s favorable interest rates and stable government or perhaps a blurb on...
Room With a View: Park Hyatt Sydney
I trust you’ve been enjoying the Afghanistan trip report, which will resume shortly, but I had to interrupt my vacation (and the trip report) to cover the changes United Airlines has announced to elite qualification and award ticketing fees....
Review: Park Hyatt Jeddah
Transiting through Jeddah on my way to Afghanistan, I had about 23 hours in Saudi Arabia between Saudia flights. A transit visa had been granted by the Saudi Embassy in Washington, DC and without even looking at other properties,...
Review: Park Hyatt Hamburg
When my brother and I decided to drive up to Hamburg for a weekend, there were many considerations that shaped our travel plans. Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city, is a nice change of pace from Frankfurt and it was...
Chilling in the Kingdom
Visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been near the top of my travel list for years, though getting there is not easy. There is no such thing as a tourist visa in the KSA and even obtaining a...
Review: Park Hyatt Zurich
Disclosure: I was one of a small group of writers invited to attend the 2011 Masters of Food and Wine event in Zurich. My stay at the hotel was complimentary. Nothing like tarnishing a review like admitting I did...
Review: Park Hyatt Mendoza
Mendoza made me fall deeper into love with Argentina. While Mendoza is really in a desert, a system of artificial irrigation and cultivation over the last five centuries has turned this eastern Argentine town into a remarkable blend of...
Master’s of Food and Wine Event – Park Hyatt Zürich
Greetings from Zürich. I was invited to attend the Zürich segment of the Hyatt Master’s of Food and Wine – Tour of the World 2011 and will be in Switzerland the next few days taking part in various activities...
Review: Park Hyatt Dubai
Dubai really took me by surprise. I was not expecting to see all my favorite restaurant chains from Southern California (after going without them all year in Germany) nor was I expecting to encounter such an interesting blend...
Weekend in Hamburg
One of the great things about living in Frankfurt is the ability to easily journey to another city or country by air, rail, or car. I have taken full advantage of that this year and my travels have taken...
Review: Park Hyatt Seoul
It comes as no surprise that you will always be pampered at a Park Hyatt property. Indeed, that that is to be assumed in a luxury hotel chain. The question then becomes whether price, location, and amenities make a...
