how is Hyatt Regency downtown?

[ballrific]

priceline didnt get me sfa or driskill but hyatt instead...how is it? isnt really dowtown, but oh well. hoping at least worth the $100 for my bid..

 

[jimmyjazz]

Is that the one with the rep for having good fajitas? SW corner of the Congress Avenue Bridge?

 

[ballrific]

yeah, I think so, southwest corner overlooking the lake..didn't know about their fajitas though.

 

[SabreHorn]

Pretty much like any hotel in the middle of a business district. It is on Town Lake and has a nice atrium. Food has been above average. Rooms are nice, nothing extraordinary but nicer than most downtown except the Four Seasons and equal to Marriott, although the Marriott pool area is much better.

The Embassy Suites is across the driveway.

Avoid whatever that thing is that Lloyd Hayes built on Interregional between 5th and 6th. Traffic nightmare, very poorly designed. At one time it was a Sheraton, not sure what brand is on it now.

 

[unpaintedhuffhines]

Hyatt went through a recent renovation.

 

[1990txgirl]

It's much nicer than it was last year. As unpainted mentioned, they just completed a $7 million guest room renovation and are in the midst of a $17 million public space renovation.

If you recall the old look, it was kind of "Hill Country elegant"; the new look is sleek and chic, but still warm and welcoming. The guest rooms have a clean, modern look with new flat screen TVs and iPod docks.

The lobby bar has undergone the most dramatic transformation from what I've seen. They removed the little stream that ran through the lobby and completely changed the layout of the seating. It now appears much bigger.

The "fajita" restaurant has also been (or will be--can't remember the timeline on that one) revamped.

It is well worth $100 IMO and I am a hotel snob.

From my experience, you should expect good to great service there. Please report back and tell us what you thought of it.

 

[1990txgirl]

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[MirrOlure]

The Hyatt is a bargain at $100 per night.

If the Four Seasons is a true 5 star, then the Hyatt is a solid 3.75-4 star.

The location is a bit of a pain if you are interested in downtown, but it is great if you want to get down to South Congress, the restaraunts on Barton Springs, etc.

They also let you check out fairly decent mountain bikes to use on the trail or to get to and from downtown (no rental charge).

 

[ballrific]

it was nice; great service. The inside reminded me of a high class embassy suites with ultra modern design but it was cool. Bar area is nice too.

 

[leehookem21]

Glad that you enjoyed it! I wish I would have seen this post sooner because I work there. Actually tomorrow is my 11 year anniversary.