We recently spent four nights in Dusseldorf (yes, I know it’s ”Dsseldorf,” but for simplicity, let’s just call it Dusseldorf in this post). In a previous post I reviewed Deutsche Bahn’s Intercity Express (ICE) first class, and in this post I wanted to review the Hyatt Regency.
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Why aren’t the words “toilet” or “lavatory” considered acceptable in American English — and instead you use the strangulated form “half bath”?
As far as I can see from your photos there was neither a bath nor a “half bath” (whatever that is) in that room.
It’s your language, but my God it sometimes sounds weird to me on this side of the Atlantic.
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Nice review though!
Yes, I know it’s “New York,” but for simplicity, let’s just call it New Hork.
An American in Europe...
@The nice Paul,
Speaking for my fellow Continentals, we use both “toilet” & “lavatory” as necessary. Don't get me started about "Loo".
And don't think of "full bath" and "half bath" as lists of room features, they're short hand for "a room with a toilet and a tub/shower" and "a room with just a toilet".
As for the English of the subjects of Elizabeth II , what's with all the spellings with "ou" when just a simple "o" would do?
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Nice review, Ben! Hope Ford is enjoying all this as much as you are.
Looks like MOOOI is a design house, and those are their designer vessels, which carry some brand of product in them. As far as I can tell. (Let's hope they're not refillables, for Gary Leff's sake! LOL
I'm really enjoying these little trip reports. Just because it's not Bora Bora (hi, TPG) or the Maldives or whatever, that doesn't detract from interesting things to see and do while you're there. Great thought starter!
P.S. You gents voted early or absentee, I hope!
If you don't have access to an Umlaut or think typing it is too much hassle, you can use an extra E, so Duesseldorf.
Since several people have brought up how I acknowledge that it's "Düsseldorf" but I'm calling it "Dusseldorf," let me explain. Both Hyatt's website and TripAdvisor call this hotel the "Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf," and not the "Hyatt Regency Düsseldorf" or the "Hyatt Regency Duesseldorf" (even though either is objectively more right, especially in German).
I imagine many people who will use Google to find my review of the hotel will be copying and pasting the name, and won't be using the umlaut, since this blog is published in English.
Generally speaking it helps with SEO to use the search term people are using. Now, in fairness I'm not sure exactly how an umlaut plays into Google search terms, but maybe you can at least see where I'm coming from. I'm calling the hotel exactly what Hyatt calls it...
@ Christian -- Hyatt lets you book multiple rooms, and I checked to see how many Regency Suites were for sale. There was just one.
@ Larry B -- Thanks! Of course, we both voted early by mail. No way we wouldn't have cast our votes, even if it would mean flying back to do so. 🙂
@ Brad -- To be honest, probably not. The flight was virtually identical to the other Lufthansa business class flight we took during the pandemic, which I reviewed here:
https://onemileatatime.com/lufthansa-business-class-coronavirus/
@Ben - Kinda what I figured but figured I’d check to see if there was another way.
The Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf was one of the last hotels I stayed in, followed by the Kimpton DeWitt in Amsterdam. I arrived back in the states on February 29. I had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the Hyatt Regency. I am only a Hyatt Explorist, so I used a Club Access pass. But, with that I was able to have breakfast in the main restaurant, which was fantastic. The evening service in the lounge was also very good, although I generally ate dinner out of the hotel.
During non-COVID times, the tram is also a very easy way to get to the Altstadt, especially if the weather isn't great. I went to the Fasching parade while there. It was great fun, and a memory I'll cherish as we have not yet started traveling again. (And it's not looking too good, either.)
Hyatt Regency properties can span the range from impressive to dumpy. Based on your review/photos, the one in Dusseldorf looks fantastic, and if Winston is a fan, the matter is settled. 🙂
If you get a chance, try the Andaz in Munich. The suite upgrade is great as are the regular rooms. I was in Germany for two weeks on holiday in February and am sorry I missed Düsseldorf. Next time we’ll try the Regency there!
I went on a visit to cities on the Rhine and stayed in Düsseldorf, Cologne and Mainz and stayed at the Hyatt Regency in all three places. Thoroughly enjoyed all three of them.
I am not familiar with Hyatt Privé, can you please educate me. is it only avail to those with Globalist status?
+1 for the Andaz Munich. You HAVE!!! to review it. It’s so nice and the service was exceptional.
I visited Düsseldorf one week last year for work and agree that it's a surprising city in Germany that made for a memorable and enjoyable visit, along with a quick visit to Cologne. They had some of the best ramen and soba I've had in Europe by far in Oststrabe. Always appreciate the in-depth reviews of hotels - I'm hoping I'll be able to give the Hyatt Regency a try if I head out to Düsseldorf again.
In Summer the rooms in the Hyatt Regency can get a bit hot. Personally I liked the Hyatt House Andreasquartier better. Other than the average US Hyatt House, the one in Düsseldorf is in a spectacularly renovated old building in a refurbished area near Old Town which probably fetches the highest prices in Düsseldorf. Hardware wise I’d rate it the best Hyatt in Germany. Breakfast is included and served in the managed apartment area of the building, which probably is the reason why they named the Hotel Hyatt House.
For superb Japanese and Korean food and, of course, the best German beer, Düsseldorf is the right location 🙂
The city has more interesting museums than touristy sites.
For the HR: In normal times you‘ll get the whole minibar when booking a suite (also on points, as upgrade) and they refresh it daily. Boy, that is fun!!
We love it and choose it every now and then for a staycation.
@The nice Paul, as an American I always use the word toilet (except on a plane I refer to it as the lav). Occasionally I get an odd response and it's because Americans seem to think the word is crass and they prefer the euphemistic "bathroom"white
Another note, the silliness of staffed buffets with plexiglass requiring much more talking which produces aerosoled saliva therefore increasing the chances of spreading germs. Why not a traditional sneeze guard and leave it self serve? The covid excuses are so ridiculous and irrational.
@ Hilde -- Nope, anyone can book Hyatt Privé, as long as you go through an eligible travel agent. You can find more details here:
https://onemileatatime.com/hyatt-prive-benefits/
@ Stvr -- Even then the math doesn't really change, in my opinion. I'd be paying 11,250 points, which I value at ~$169. By paying a $200 rate I earned ~$64 per night worth of points, making the "real" cost $136 per night. That's not even factoring in the additional credit I got for booking a paid rate.
“Loo” would be the best compromise as a euphemism if Americans find toilet or lavatory too blunt. It’s unlikely to be confused with the once-popular but now out of fashion card game of the same name.
What does Winston eat on these hotel stays?
Thanks Ben, always wanted to check this one out but was curious about Covid-19 measures. I really like the Intercontinental dusseldorf. Maybe if allowed again I will check out Hyatt. I believe there is also a parking so convenient.
@Paolo @Timo
What I find bizarre is that Americans seem to lose their squeamishness the second they board a plane: Ben happily refers to “lavatories” there. And Boeing doesn’t seem to have a problem with signs using that word.
Or should we in future expect those to be referred to as “half-baths”?!
For the avoidance of doubt, I think some American constructions are better than the British equivalent: eg, “sidewalk” is a much more useful description than “pavement” (especially since they’re not usually paved any more). So this isn’t jingoism on my part. More like bafflement.
@Ben, what breed is Winston? Would love to get a dog of similar size and temperment.
Lots of cities change their spelling between languages.
It is Dusseldorf in English. And in the same way Zurich. Not Düsseldorf or Zürich. London has a German pronunciation for London (albeit spelled the same) - London, not Lundon - so it works both ways. It would be utterly pretentious to say (or write) Düsseldorf when writing in English. Like calling Paris 'Paree'.
Dusseldorf is the English name for Düsseldorf, in the same Prague is the English name for Praha, Warsaw for Warszawa, Lisbon for Lisboa, Rome for Roma, Munich for München, Venice for Venezia, Florence for Firenze and I could go on. There is no error there 🙂
The official name of this city is Düsseldorf. Even in English it is Düsseldorf.
So why be lazy and not give this city the correct Name?
How is it’s correct name in German Düsseldorf? You say Doosseldorf in German and Duhsseldorf in English. The difference in pronunciation is exactly the difference of the umlaut. And that’s exactly the same with Zurich. And apart from that there are NO umlauts in English so saying that’s how it’s spelled in English wouldn’t make sense.
This hotel is correctly named! It’s Düsseldorf, Deutschland or Dusseldorf, Germany.
@The nice Paul, you make me laugh - thank you!
I was taught in my speech and etiquette lessons at a very proper Australian girls' school, that it was inappropriate to utter the word toilet in polite society but lav and loo were appropriate substitutes. I am scarred by the experience but in my world the so-called half bath is a 'powder room'.
I would love to know if Winston is permitted to enter the Regency Club and perhaps more importantly, what sparkling wine is served.
I think the Hyatt House Dusseldorf is now the Wellem, part of Hyatt Unbound. Whenever I searched for Hyatt House Dusseldorf, this site came up: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/germany/the-wellem/dusxd/maps-parking-transportation
I find all of the Hyatt brands confusing - it would be interesting to see an article with your perspective on them
you refer to a lockdown currently. We are now more than 10 days after you've posted this review, but there is currently still not any lockdown, so I would be happy if you could enlighten me.
Dusseldorf is a nice city, but have you visited the city of Cologne just some 30km north. There is also a Hyatt for a Hyatt enthusiast. In my opinion its not as clinical, as Dusseldorf but nevertheless I prefer Cologne
We just arrived to the hotel, staying on points since we need car parking as well, and got the same exact room you had for this review. What are the chances! The lounge is still on the ground level. Have you been to the HR in Cologne? We just came from there and at least from first impression I would say it’s a little bit better by a hair.