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Review: Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh – Presidential Suite

Carly Stewart Posted onApril 1, 2018April 1, 2018 3 Comments

Room 1101 – The Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh (Airport). Hyatt’s new Globalist benefit of suite upgrades at checkin subject to availability meant that we were able to score not just any suite, but the Presidential suite during a recent stay. It impressed, have a look. 

Location

Connected to the terminal at Pittsburgh Airport, this property is convenient for anyone traveling to or from Pittsburgh. The hotel has their own parking available for $25/day (but may be free if you have Globalist status.) The walk from the lobby to the front doors of the airport only takes a few minutes and is completely covered from the outside elements.

http://bit.ly/2GnXu4K

1111 Airport Blvd, Coraopolis, PA 15231

(724) 899-1234

Price/Points

My daughter and I were coming back from a trip late at night (midnight) and my husband had a very early morning departure the following day. As opposed to driving out to pick us up just to return a few hours later, it seemed the better use of our time and energy would be to stay at the property together as a family.

However, it almost didn’t happen.

In the days leading up to the stay, my husband continued to shop the price and found it remained clearly sold out as a basic room was priced at $399/night plus tax. On most other stays the property is between $100-200/night, so this was clearly rack rate. He had the good sense to check the cost in points one last time and the property must have had a cancellation as the normal rate of 8,000 points/night was available. It was an incredible value to us for our situation.

Conveniently, as we were late to arrive and the last guests to check in (who were also Globalists) we were able to get upgraded to the Presidential Suite, the last available room in the property before they would have to start turning guests away.

 

Entryway

Suite front door and entry way
Suite front door and entry way

When you first walk through the door, there is a guest bathroom off to the left hand side. As you walk into the suite the bedroom is off to the left and the kitchen and dining area are off to the right.  There is a large closet behind those white double doors that would adequately store extra luggage and larger items if needed.

Guest Bathroom

We always appreciate a guest bathroom, even if we don’t have guests. It’s a nice touch and separated from the rest of the space gives Lucy her sometimes requested “privacy.”

Guest bathroom sink
Guest bathroom sink
Guest bathroom toilet
Guest bathroom toilet

Bedroom

There was a king sized bed with a large tufted bench at the foot and two tables on either side of the bed. Both my husband and I found sockets for charging on each side. Also in the bedroom (but not pictured) was a 50” flat screen tv on top of a set of drawers, a rack for hanging a suite jacket and pants, and a small sitting chair next to the window.

To enter the bathroom or the closet you will first pass by the vanity area. This was a spot I really appreciated.

Bedroom
Bedroom
Vanity that connects the closet with bathroom.
Bedroom closet
Bedroom closet

Master Bathroom

Master Bathroom: Double sink and jacuzzi tub
Master Bathroom: Double sink and jacuzzi tub

The bathroom in this suite really exceeded my expectations. The space was modern and bright. The large windows provided great natural light with a view of the runway behind the shades. Lucy gave the large soaking jacuzzi a whirl (though we did not turn on the jets) and said it felt like her own little swimming pool. The products in suite were the standard KenetMD which are not my favorite, but not as bad as the June Jacobs.

Master Bathroom: Walk-in shower and toilet
Master Bathroom: Walk-in shower and toilet

The walk in shower had plenty of space, rain shower head and a small bench.

Master Bathroom: Branded robes and slippers
Master Bathroom: Branded robes and slippers

Lucy and I enjoyed soaking up as much of this suite during our stay as possible. After her soak in the tub, Lucy bundled up in a robe and prepared herself for breakfast.

Master Bathroom: Towels and space heater
Master Bathroom: Towels and space heater

This heater was constantly on from when we checked in until we checked out. It kept this space cozy and was a nice (easy) touch.

Living Space

With our late arrival and my husband’s early departure, we weren’t sure how much time we would have to enjoy the suite. But the room was gorgeous, expansive and too tempting to leave. Lucy had a great time at the desk where she looked like she was destined to sit and write checks or fire subordinates.

Sitting Room: View from the bedroom door toward the kitchen.
Sitting Room: View from the bedroom door toward the kitchen.
View from the dining table looking toward the bedroom.
View from the dining table looking toward the bedroom.
The desk/office space
The desk/office space
Lucy solving complex problems.
Lucy solving complex problems.
Dining table and kitchen bar counter.
Dining table and kitchen bar counter.

Kitchenette

At the far end of the living space there was a small kitchenette with a Keurig, a large selection of coffee choices and hot chocolate for Lucy. In the fridge below were plenty of cold waters, sparkling and still – we love sparkling water and complimentary Evian is a huge plus. Lucy also loved playing with the checkers set, though she was a little unclear on the rules.

The small kitchen area
The small kitchen area
Basic Keurig machine, coffee, tea, cocoa and selection of raw sugars.
Basic Keurig machine, coffee, tea, cocoa and selection of raw sugars.
Fridge stocked with water
Fridge stocked with water
Lucy enjoyed playing checkers with her own rules.
Lucy enjoyed playing checkers with her own rules.

Room Service

As Globalists, breakfast was included with our stay. At this property in particular from past stays we know that they offer it both in the restaurant and with in-room dining. I called down for room service and spoke to a very sweet woman on the other end of the phone. I let her know that my four-year old would like to order her own meal and she happily obliged.

While my four-year old, who sometimes seems more like a 24-year old, picked up the phone the attendant on the other end of the line was not only receptive, but asked questions back giving Lucy more options to her order This gave her the chance to further customize her breakfast and really made her feel like an adult. It was adorable, and had I known it would happen in advance, I would have captured it on video. Instead, I have simply the equally cute images of her eating her french toast below.

I should be clear, the hotel was convenient and priced right for our stay, but there are plenty of options near the airport and we do live in Pittsburgh so it is rare that we need to stay at the property. Our room service experience made us want to go out of our ways to stay there again. It was the highlight of a stay where we left in the late afternoon after fully indulging ourselves.

This french toast was delicious!
This french toast was delicious!
Cornflake Crusted French Toast w/ Berries
Cornflake Crusted French Toast w/ Berries
The "All American" Breakfast
The “All American” Breakfast

The View

A view of Pittsburgh International Airport from the bathroom.
A view of Pittsburgh International Airport from the bathroom.

Overall

Using our points to give us time as a family to sleep in a convenient environment was an excellent value. But getting the substantial upgrade we received, especially for the little price paid ($0 out-of-pocket, 8,000 points) and an included breakfast that was worth a thousand memories for me made this one airport hotel stay to remember.

Have you had an unexpected experience like this before at another Hyatt? Was it an airport property? 

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About Author

Carly Stewart

Carly is a freelance travel writer that takes her daughter Lucy along on her journeys, stamping passports and making memories. She has contributed to Huffington Post, MapHappy, Travel Codex and PenandPassport.com. You can also find her over-sharing photos of Lucy on Instagram by following @LucyGoesTo and @AnotherBabyMaybe.

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3 Comments

  1. MeanMeosh Reply
    April 1, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Your daughter’s reaction to her French toast creation is priceless…

    It wasn’t a presidential suite, and it wasn’t a Hyatt, but our family enjoyed an unexpected upgrade at The Roosevelt in New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria property. I sent the concierge an e-mail a few days before our trip asking if they could leave some chocolate covered strawberries in the room for my wife’s birthday, and a refrigerator so we could store food for Ashok. They responded back that not only would they be happy to have the strawberries waiting for us, but they’d like to throw in a bottle of champagne, and were upgrading us to a King Suite due to my status (I’m a lowly Gold, so they didn’t have to do that). We ended up enjoying the room tremendously.

  2. YYZFlyer Reply
    April 1, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    Sometimes airport hotel stays can be very enjoyable. After spending 5 days in the Alberta Rockies, I spent my last night before flying back to YYZ at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport hotel. Being Marriott gold I was upgraded to a suite with an amazing view of the airport. While Edmonton Airport isn’t huge, I spent almost all of my time in the room looking out the window or taking photos, as it was at the time the best view I have had of an airport from a hotel room. Being gold also got me access to the club lounge and the hotel was directly connected to the airport. While I enjoyed seeing the Rockies, I equally enjoyed the last night at this hotel.

  3. Terri Reply
    April 2, 2018 at 11:16 am

    I stayed at the Hyatt Pittsburgh Airport, too, after coming home on a late flight. I enjoyed it very much. Comfy room with a view of the runway, (room 702), so I was able to watch takeoffs the following morning. The restaurant is lovely and the breakfast buffet was good. I’d stay there again anytime.

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