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Home  >  Year in Review  >  My Top 10 Hotel Stays In 2021
Year in Review

My Top 10 Hotel Stays In 2021

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021 6 Comments

As 2021 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite hotel stays from 2021.

As a reminder, this is not a top-1o all-time list, but only covers my hotel stays in this travel-compromised year. I stayed at more hotels in 2021 than in 2020, but I still had a relatively short list to choose from. As in years past, I was fiercely loyal to Hyatt but for good reason…I have enjoyed superior service, generous upgrades, and great treatment overall. While Hilton and Marriott play breakfast games, Hyatt continues to take care of its loyal guests.


10. Hyatt Regency Belgrade

This is arguably the best Category 1 Hyatt in the entire system. I had a great stay here during an overnight connection in Belgrade.

> Read More: Hyatt Regency Belgrade Review (Suite)


9. Hyatt Centric Guatemala City

What a pleasant surprise this hotel was: a comfortable room, great service, and a really nice breakfast spread.

> Read More: Hyatt Centric Guatemala City Review


8. Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo

I love the kind staff at this hotel and the corner suite I received. Great fitness center and I love the house cat.

> Read More: Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo Review


7. Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport

This is a great new addition to the Hyatt portfolio within a short walking distance of Zurich Airport (yet it feels like you are far away). The Lebanese restaurant, Babel, is highly recommended.

> Read More: Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Review


6. Andaz Vienna

I enjoyed a lovely short stay here during the summer. From the rooftop bar to the tasty truffle scrambled eggs for breakfast, plus a nice suite upgrade, this is a great hotel.

> Read More: Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere Review


5. Grand Hyatt Bangkok

I would call this hotel the surprise of the year, not so much because I should have been surprised at what a great hotel this is, but because every aspect of the stay was incredible and I now have a new favorite Hyatt hotel in Bangkok.

> Read More: Grand Hyatt Bangkok Review


4.  Andaz Munich

Although I have yet to publish our summer trip report in Germany (it’s coming in the new year), my family received absolutely amazing service at this hotel. This hotel served as a lovely retreat from our “road trip” through southern Germany.

> Read More: Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor Review


3.  Park Hyatt Paris

I took my wife on a “date night” in Paris in August and we enjoyed a night at this superior hotel.

> Read More: Park Hyatt Paris Review


2. Four Seasons Istanbul

The beautiful outdoor common areas, great food, and tremendous service make this a hotel I look forward to returning to.

> Read More: Four Seasons Istanbul Review


1. Ventana Big Sur

My wife and I enjoyed a weekend in Big Sur at the Ventana, an all-inclusive Hyatt property that represents one of the best uses for your World of Hyatt points.

> Read More: Ventana Big Sur Review


Which hotel stay was best for you in 2021?

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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6 Comments

  1. Dave Edwards Reply
    December 31, 2021 at 7:33 am

    Bringing a smile to my face this morning reading the list and seeing an American hotel at the top of the list. Thanks for including one that is an option for me as I don’t travel out of the country.

    Happy New Year!

  2. John Reply
    December 31, 2021 at 8:43 am

    Too bad you missed out on the simply miles, you could have got so many miles to visit even better hotels.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      December 31, 2021 at 9:24 am

      Yes, it’s actually quite devastating.

  3. JoeMart Reply
    December 31, 2021 at 9:19 am

    It just so happens I’ve experienced some of your top list recommendations. When do you recommend using a Prive travel agent?

  4. John Ryan Reply
    December 31, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    Mine has to be the Niepce Paris! It was by far the best breakfast I’ve ever had. It’s about $200 a night but for Paris, that’s not crazy expensive. And the rooms are pretty large for Paris as well and the breakfast was out of this world.

  5. Jerry Reply
    January 1, 2022 at 9:37 am

    Southern Germany road trip that we don’t know about, eh? I’m guessing that means Roomers Baden Baden must have come in at 11.

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