This past week I had some meetings in Chicago prior to FTU Advanced, so decided to stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago. I absolutely love Park Hyatt hotels, and was keen to check out what used to be their flagship property before they handed over that title to the Park Hyatt New York. I stayed…
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I don't understand how hotels can afford to put a $5,000 Eames lounger in their rooms. DFW Admirals has a dozen of them as well. There are a few hotels in Asia that have knockoffs. Love that chair.
As a chicago local I can vouch for NOMI. It is fantastic and eating there on the patio in the summer really can't be beat. I think the Park Hyatt is actually the overall best overall hotel in Chicago. It has all the amenities of the Peninsula or Four Seasons with a slightly hipper, lest stuffy vibe...and usually at a better price.
I stayed there 2 months ago on a corporate rate of $130 per night(stayed there for 4 nights) and can vouch for this hotel. Amazing service and looks like they robbed you on the welcome gift. When I stayed there I received two bottles of evian(I don't drink alcohol - how did they know that I have no idea), 5-6 different kinds of cheese, dry fruits, and two bottles of very nice orange juice. I did not receive an upgrade but super happy with the rate I paid. Also breakfast I had downstairs and it was amazing and they did not really impose any limits on what I ordered and I order a lot. I would definitely return to that hotel(and book with my corp rate that is). 🙂
Room tip: We were in a lovely view room on the 6th floor. Unfortunately, Nomi Restaurant is on 7. Be aware because at the end of the night and in prep for the morning there is a lot of furniture dragging going on.
The hotel was quite gracious in resolving the issue, but just flagging the issue for others.
Ben, is the 3rd night free promotion something you see often with Amex fine hotels? I was aware of all the other benefits but never seen the 3rd night free benefit.
Also, when you factor the paid rate versus award bookings, you never seem to factor in in the taxes and other charges that get applied on the pay rates. Sometimes, these taxes can be as much as 25% of the room rate, which makes a significant difference whereas on award stays, taxes are all included.
Our room was on the 9th floor overlooking Water Tower.....we arrived at 2am, due to a wayward (but ridiculously enjoyable Seattle-Chicago) Amtrak trip 11 hours late. We used free nights received from the Hyatt Chase C.C. signup bonus. We were treated like royalty...room upgraded, courteous and gracious hosts, without exception. Location couldn't be better. So impressed that I was with all, that I sought out the general manager of the property to let him know personally. If I had the time (and the cash), I would hole up in the Chicago Park Hyatt for a month.
@ Luis -- Third or fourth night free promotions are extremely common with American Express, in my opinion. And good point regarding taxes/fees, they can get bad, especially in places like London and Bali (where they're 20%+).
To be clear: the Eames lounger and ottoman retails for $3629.00 at Design Within Reach, who owns the copyright to the original design. Rips off can be found for as little $900. Add in a bulk purchase and this classic could easily be had for $600.
More importantly, what's up with that ugly granite tile everywhere? 😉
This is one of my favorite hotels in the whole world. I have stayed there numerous times. I did notice the diet Coke on your in-service tray. They only have Pepsi in the hotel by contract. I wanted a Coke once and they offered to run across the street to get me some, but it was like 20 below zero and I couldn't make someone do that. So did they secretly run for yours? Wouldn't surprise me since the service has all ways been top notch for me!
Looks like a great hotel. I wonder if I can use the cheap corp. rate referenced by "Ivan Y" since we have the same name 😉
~ The Original Ivan Y.
I spent my honeymoon at the Park Hyatt Chicago (in the late 80s, before it was rebuilt). I've been meaning to go back, but have never made it, although I have friends who live in one of the condos on the 50th floor.
Great review - it makes me want to visit Chicago just to stay here!