Tag Archives: Hyatt

New Hotel With Real World Luxuries

Forget about the hotel suites that feature foyer floors made of amber-striated travertine marble. Never mind the million-dollar chandeliers, the $2 million glass balconies, and the cream-colored lacquered walls inlaid with thousands of pieces of mother-of-pearl. How would you like to stay at a hotel that does your dirty laundry for free, doesn’t charge you for eating from the minibar, and lets you make all the local phone calls you want without making you pay a dime for doing so? Now that’s what I call luxury. That’s exactly what you’ll get when you visit Hyatt’s new luxury boutique hotel. The … Continue reading →

Vacation Tunes

Have you ever heard a selection of elevator music that you actually enjoyed? It’s a rare occasion when a hotel guest begs the receptionist for a copy of the tunes being played in the lobby. Now, in a bold move, Hyatt Hotels is trying to change that. The upscale hotel chain wants your vacation to have a soundtrack. Last week, Hyatt executives announced it is starting a new pilot program whereby the hotel is throwing out the elevator music and crafting unique musical offerings for its lobbies, restaurants, elevators and spas. The hotel will then post the musical selections online … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits For Adventurous Families

Are you a fan of the reality show “The Amazing Race?” Are your children? If you family is comprised of a bunch of competitive adventure-seeking daredevils I have the ultimate challenge for you. Hyatt Resorts has a new contest open to families with kids aged 9 to 12. It’s called the “Ultimate Adventure Challenge” and the winner earns 50 free nights at Hyatts worldwide. Fifty FREE nights at any Hyatt!!! (Yes, I know!) Here’s how you sign up to win this dream vacation: You must create a 90-second video that illustrates your family’s passion for travel and adventure. The video … Continue reading →

Hot Hotel Trends

When I hear the term economy hotel I instantly think of the types of properties that advertise the price of a room in neon lights on a large sign posted out front. When I hear the term upscale hotel I instantly think of the luxury properties that I could only afford to stay at if I won the lottery. And, when I hear the term “upscale limited-service hotels,” I really don’t know what to think. Well, not anymore. I recently got a crash course in what these types of properties offer travelers. Typically, their interiors look similar to the floor … Continue reading →

Airport Hotels–Vacation Destinations

Have you ever stayed at an airport hotel? You know the ones I am referring to—they line the perimeter of a given airport and are used primarily by business travelers. I have stayed at a few myself, though typically my stays have been brief and complimentary (the result of an airline bumping me off of a regularly scheduled flight). Personally, I have not been traumatized by the experience, but for some reason these properties have gotten a bad rap. But, that could soon change. Airport architects recently announced plans to revamp the design of our nation’s airports and in turn … Continue reading →