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 | Hyatt Regency Chicago: Centrally located to the "Magnificent Mile"
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When I began planning this particular trip I decided to give "HotWire.com" a try. This is an online, name your price, hotel discounter that only reveals the name of your hotel AFTER you purchase the room. Admitedly I was more than a bit apprehensive, however, the choices that were offered were all in the area of my chosing. The Chicago Hyatt Regency was the hotel that was "chosen" for me according to the information I submitted for the bid.
The Hyatt is located off Michigan Avenue on Wacker. An excellent location for walking to many places of interest such as The Millennium Park, The Art Museum, and The "Magnificent Mile" of Michigan Avenue."
I am a "Gold Passport" member of the Hyatt frequent guest program so this entitled me to a separate line for check in. I was given a room on the 29th floor which was safe, secure and most comfortable.
The room had a King size bed, a club chair with a small table and a desk with an "executive" chair. The armoire which contained the TV, coffee maker and mini honor bar was on a movable platform, you could turn the entire armoire about 30 degrees to either the right or the left, it also had a full length mirror on the side. I never did get the "plush bathrobe" that was advertised to be a part of the amenties offered. I also found out to my chagrin that I was allergic to the hand lotion provided in the room, too heavy on the fragrance and quite irritatating to my skin.
The room was decorated in clean lines with an "art deco motif." Spartan looking. I did not care for the lighting in the room. I need bright light when reading or doing tasks. The bedside lights were actually suspended on long arms, much like that of a drafting table light, which made it very difficult to reach up and turn on the light. I was disoriented in the dark one night and I actually fell out of bed trying to find the light switch. Note to Hyatt: "Get rid of those lights!" Other than that the room was well maintained and comfortable.
The Chicago Hyatt had a small fitness center downstairs, a few treadmills and other cardio equipment with some weight machines and free weights. I walked so much this week end I did not need to use the fitness center.
The business center was okay but I felt that the prices were a tad high for internet use. I was trying to show someone how to use the VT web site and at $7 per 15 minutes I could not really give proper instruction and besides I did not have much time and I needed to print boading passes for my return flight home and I was unable to do so even after several attempts (at 75 cents per page).
Room service was fairly good but pricey. I only ordered breakfast so I cannot review the dinner menu. The honor bar was without price list so that kept me from using it, I was not about to blindly pay $6 for a Coca Cola that was for sure!
All in all this was an excellent value for the money. I paid $90 per night through the Hotwire deal. Which is much lower than the general Hyatt rack rate for that patricular room.
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 Double Room at the Hyatt
Regency by grkboiler
There are some restaurants and bars located in the hotel, along with a gift shop and a pool. It is a big hotel and can get very crowded, which means staff will pay less attention to you. Expect to wait in long lines for check-in or for guest services, and don't expect the best service, either.
I would recommend searching for a good rate on a travel website like Expedia. I got a good deal at $135 a night for a double room which can usually run over $200. The location is good, but you can get a much better value for your money elsewhere and at a similar price - there are better hotels in town.
Rooms are a good size and comfortable. They are decorated with a contemporary style. Rooms come with free DSL, coffee maker, in-room safe, clock radio, and video check out. Hotel security is good and it is very clean.
One thing I don't like is the valet parking. On a Sunday morning at checkout time, the line is long and you can expect to wait a half hour for your car. Parking is $35 a night with in/out privileges and is accessible from Lower Wacker.
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