Review: Grand Hyatt Seattle

We had a nearly identical experience at the GH Seattle about 2 months ago. Needless to say, we were very impressed. I wonder if the Emerald Suite is a first-time teaser? I certainly hope not, since we will definitely be returning to this hotel!

Hyatt: free access to club lounge for Diamond!

JOSH

Yeah. High status in hotels or airlines - perfect for making people who are nobodies on the ground, such as this kid and his suck-up compadres - feel like big shots within the institution that they pay to make them feel special.

Have a card? Go from a nobody to instant hero! Find personal validation in your suite upgrades.

I'll leave it to someone else to reply to this bitter troll.

Dude... next time you're in Seattle give a buzz. I can show you some of the finer places that you can reach outside of public transportation. Heck, we could have even flown to YYJ!

As a college student, I'd love to do things like mileage runs and building up hotel points...how do you recommend doing that as a starving college student like myself? 😀

In other Hyatts, especially in Hong Kong and even Tokyo, I have been granted up to 430 PM checkout, when I have had a late flight or connection. Usually if the first staff member only gives me to 2 or 3, ill ask a different staff member, but hyatt seems pretty generous about it, at least in Asia =)

Have you stayed at the Olive 8?

@ Gene -- I was wondering that as well. Guess we'll see next time.

@ bmvaughn -- I will, I wll! I promise. Gah, ended up working most of the weekend anyway.

@ Nathan -- Keep reading this blog! First I would take advantage of the super cheap promotions (ie, Chase checking account), and then credit card sign-up bonuses if your credit score can support it, and finally mileage running/mattress running.

@ peachy3 -- Good to know, thanks. Still a bit spoiled with InterContinental and telling the agent when I'll be checking out, as opposed to asking.

@ Chris -- I haven't, but I probably will give them a try next time to compare. It's basically right next door, and from looking through the window it looked super modern. Since they don't have a club lounge and don't seem to upgrade Diamond members to suites regularly, I think in the long run I'll stick with this hotel, though.

Lucky,

I stayed at the Olive 8 (not as a Diamond, though... just a lowly Platinum), and the hotel is really really nice. Very modern and clean. The food was incredibly good in the restaurant and as a Diamond you get to eat your breakfast there. The staff was attentive, professional and efficient. Next time you're in Seattle it's worth a night to try.

David

At GH, Seattle, they accepted the gift certificate at the check in and then called to say sorry they don't accept certificate since this is a group booking or something. Quite disappointed. But they offered me fruits to compensate.

Love the reviews!!

Lucky,
I would agree with David. I'm here at the Hyatt @ Olive 8 now. For my first night, I was not upgraded due to my very late arrival (1 am local time) and the hotel was at capacity. Perhaps, the hotel should have been attentive to my late check-in as it was documented in the record and protected me into a suite, but I went down to the desk the next morning and requested the upgrade and received it. I mentioned that I will be back here 2 days later so the went clerk went ahead and confirmed a suite upgrade for my return. My upgraded room is very similar to the GH suite you received, although the views are not as extensive. Gym and pool are great. As you know, theses 2 Hyatts are only separated by half a block, both are 2 blocks from the Westlake light rail stop, and thus giving giving you two great options for Hyatt stays.

Really great to know that they upgraded you even with the free night! I'm setting my parents up there later this month - hopefully they'll have a nice time as well.

Got a question for anyone who has stayed in both properties: what has your experience with getting Diamond upgrades been like? Asking since it sounds like you may not have to use a paper certificate.
And, how did the suites compare at the Grand Hyatt vs the Olive 8? Thanks!

FWIW Lucky late checkouts vary. I'm sure you are accustomed to 4+ as a RA. As a Hyatt Diamond I've gotten a 7pm in Kauai and was in a suite. ymmv Cheers Rick ps nice post