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Hyatt Regency Review

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Hyatt Regency

$$$$, Embarcadero

User Rating: **** 4.4

Fodor's Review:

The 20-story gray concrete structure designed by John Portman is the focal point of the Embarcadero Center, where more than 100 shops and restaurants cater to the Financial District. The spectacular 17-story atrium lobby (listed by Guinness World Records as the largest hotel lobby in the world) is a marvel, with sprawling trees, a shimmering stream, and a huge fountain. Glass elevators whisk you up to Equinox, the city's only revolving rooftop restaurant. The rooms all have city or bay views, and 134 come with bay-view balconies.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Regency Club perfect for every traveler!

Posted by pridesf from Bay Area on 7/17/08

Hyatt Regency San Francisco is taking the elite club scene to the next level…. literally. While staying at the property, I discovered that the hotel’s former revolving restaurant Equinox was recently turned into the prestigious Regency Club Floor and Lounge. The top two floors of the hotel now cater to those looking for a chic and exclusive San Francisco experience. The Regency Club Lounge is divided into four hemispheres: dining, business, entertainment and relaxation and is a safe haven for those who want to unwind and rejuvenate in a private, club-like setting. My favorite space is the entertainment hemisphere, with large plasma TVs; iPod listening stations; lifestyle and business magazines; and Cranium board games. I also enjoyed the relaxation hemisphere, which is perfect for travelers like me who just need a quiet retreat at the end of the day and a place to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views. Aside from all the amenities, I enjoyed the dining hemisphere, which never stops serving delicious meals (for breakfast, lunch and dinner), snacks and appetizers. The lounge was also a great place to meet up with a few colleagues, where we could chat in private, take in the amazing scenery and nosh on some of our favorite munchies! In this great city of options, Hyatt Regency’s new club floor and lounge has me hooked!
ROOM: 5.0
ATMOSPHERE: 5.0
SERVICE: 5.0
VALUE: 5.0
RATING: 5.0

Used Hotel Points!

Posted by rjkollar from Palos Verdes (Los Angeles area) on 6/19/08

What a great opportunity to finally use some of our Hyatt points. We got a room on the 16th floor with a BALCONY. Just lovely. A recent renovation made this room very stylish and comfortable. On this level we had a breakfast buffet and evening wine & cheese included in the price. This is a beautiful hotel but then we weren't paying for it so I might have a different opinion at say $400/nt... oh, and parking was an astronomical $57/day! The location was perfect so maybe it WOULD be worth it!
ROOM: 4.0
ATMOSPHERE: 5.0
SERVICE: 5.0
VALUE: 4.0
RATING: 4.4

Nice hotel

Posted by jodo from Virginia on 10/19/07

I just thought I'd post a note reviewing the Hyatt in San Francisco, since we use this chat line to decide on hotels and restaurants and we have spent 5 days here. I was somewhat surprised at the level of personalized service here, given that it is such a large hotel and does cater to conventions, etc. The front desk staff is very gracious and accomodating...Kim at the front desk remembered our names after just one meeting at check in. The executive floor rooms with balconies overlooking the bay are beautiful...and the executive level lounge (continental breakfast with fresh brewed coffee and berries of all kinds...and evening appetizers etc) well worth the extra dollars. The rooms themselves are a bit faded...particularly the bath rooms...could use some amenities like shower caps...and toiletries...Small negatives given the nice service and generous size of the rooms. Great location, view, and value given where you are.
ROOM: 4.0
ATMOSPHERE: 5.0
SERVICE: 5.0
VALUE: 4.0
RATING: 4.4

A Nice Luxury Hotel

Posted by Ken from Salt Lake City, Utah on 8/21/06

This hotel is a good value if you get lucky when you make a bid on priceline. I made a $99 bid and it was accepted, a great value for this hotel. Normal rate was 200.00 a night.
ROOM: 4.0
ATMOSPHERE: 4.0
SERVICE: 3.0
VALUE: 4.0
RATING: 3.8

 

INFO

  • Address: 5 Embarcadero Center, Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94111
  • Phone: 415/788-1234; 888/591-1234
  • Fax: 415/398-2567
  • Web site
  • Hotel Details: 802 rooms, 51 suites
  • In-room: safe, dial-up, Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, concierge, bars, gym, laundry service, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

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