World of Hyatt is my favorite hotel loyalty program (thanks largely to the value of Globalist status), and Park Hyatt is my favorite Hyatt brand. Im always thrilled when the portfolio expands, and new Park Hyatts are added in exciting destinations, whether were talking about city hotels or resorts.
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Nice Plan B. Have my eye on that Waldorf for next May (fingers crossed).
Maybe Ben can drive by the Andaz Miami Beach on the way to Publix to see where they're at with that one. 🙂
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the location. It has good transport links and not far away by taxi / Uber to Chelsea or the west end. The Thames Clipper stops close by . The US embassy is in the area.
Unless you’re American, walking to Victoria, Chelsea,Westminster or Pimlico doesn’t take long. There’s also the new development at Battersea Power Station
Ah yes, Pimlico. To take in the grotty kebab shops and various dry cleaners.
This is a decent location for a Hyatt Place or Hyatt House. It's a lousy location for the PH brand standard. Akin to placing it in Chalk Farm or Hammersmith, just with a slightly hipper vibe.
It's dead at night and affluent older tourists of all nationalities aren't going to be charmed by the area.
The area is going through regeneration just like Bermondsey and that’s a been a success so far, I see Nine Elms and Battersea becoming very popular in the coming years.
Other than US Embassy business, I can't imagine who would book the Park Hyatt. There are so many better 5-star hotels in London.
I suspect 50-75% of the guests with be US government employees. JW Marriott Grosvenor House survived on that business for several years.
What is Hyatt thinking? Based on the photos or renderings and the food outlets, this is barely a step above the Hyatt Regencies in London. It's certainly below real 5-star hotels. London has some of the world's best 5-star hotels. I don't see how this competes.
I hope they offer the US government rate because otherwise, they are not going to be full.
I'm staying at the hotel on its first night. Cash rate over 600 pounds, or 35K points, though the place is almost empty (I redeemed points). Locals are the main customers in the Nine Elms Restaurant and Lounge (Tea Lounge not yet open). Northeast corner rooms are recommended for the best view down the Thames towards Parliament and the Eye, with Shard visible.
No freebies for first night guests, unlike our experience in Reykjavik when the Canopy opened and we were invited to a free dinner.
There are a few minor service hiccups, but staff is enthusiastic. They take pleasure in explaining the artwork, which derives from the Thames, the nearby flower market, and a Rolls-Royce factory formerly in the neighborhood. There are very nice William Morris textile designs in the rooms.
Just a short walk from the Vauxhall Underground and National Rail stations.
It won't compete, which is why it's charging half as much as the real 5-star hotels are.
And all those better 5-star hotels charge twice as much.
Hyatt loyalists and people who don't want to spend $1000-$1500 USD a night on a hotel while still seeking out luxury will book this.
£600 per night is a bargain compared to the super-deluxe properties of Mayfair and Knightsbridge, where room rates can start at £1200, depending on the season.
I’m sure it’s comfortable, but the fact remains that it’s on the wrong side of the Thames for me.
Ultra luxury segment in London is all about location. For certain clientele, that translates to Mayfair. And sometimes they would stay or head towards Trafalgar Sq at Corinthia London, Raffles OWO and the much awaited opening of Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch. The Park Hyatt might be great and indeed good value for money, however it seems to be on the ‘wrong’ side of the Thames.