Hyatt Regency Chicago

04/06/2008 Posted by columthursday

We did get a killer deal thru PriceLine ($90.00 per night) and stayed on the 5th floor in the West Tower. The view was great - looking out onto the Chicago River with a glimpse of Navy Pier. The room was loud; we heard everything going on in the hallway and in our upstairs neighbors' room including when they went to the bathroom. If you can avoid parking at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, you should - the cost is $50 per day.

Cons: you are charged for everything - parking, wi-fi, bell service, etc.

02/18/2008 Posted by AMSnyder

I booked through Priceline and got a pretty good rate for this 4 star hotel downtown. I had stayed at the hotel before so I knew what to expect. Room was nice and had a decent view of the Wrigley Building and the river. One question for them is, why do you get big flat screen TVs and then not have HD and not a lot of channels to choose from? My only real complaint is the layout of the hotel. If you aren't familier with the hotel it's easy to get lost going between the two towers and all the amenities. Also, the gym is way to small for the size of the hotel. We tried to work out once and every piece of equipment was being used.

Pros: location and nice rooms

Cons: gym size and hotel layout

06/19/2007 Posted by jiggat23

While I was a little leery of staying in one of the world's biggest hotels, due to potential service disasters, they were above and beyond what was expected. Our room itself had more than enough space for my girlfriend and I which was a pleasant surprise. We were incredibly early to check into the hotel 11 a.m. on a Thursday and were promptly into our room within ten minutes of walking through the lobby doors. The bathroom was quite spacious as well, only problem there was no fan for ventilation to avoid the shower steam. Concierge service was great at the front desk and recommended a restaurant that fitted exactly what it was were seeking for dinner. The "Big Bar" in the lobby was waaaay too overpriced for what it was. Although it is the biggest bar in the U.S. it doesn't mean you can have the biggest prices either. Besides that we didn't eat at any of the hotel restaurants because we wanted to see the city more. The location is perfect if you want to be in the center of the touristy area of Chicago. Everything from the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Museums, Millennium Park, were withing walking distance. A great place to stay in a city that was well worth the trip.

03/07/2007 Posted by girlaudio

Very nice room for a decent price. We stayed in the West Tower just to keep away from the swarms of people. Our room overlooked the Chicago River. It was a great view. The room was a good size and the bathroom was larger than most. The soap and shampoo smelled great. The room showed a little wear, but it was pretty modern looking and still nice. The room was quiet too which is a huge plus. Watch out on the room fridge. I took some of the drinks out and looked at them and then put them back. My bill at check out showed that I was charged for 2 concessions. They took it off at checkout, but said they would have to check my room and if something is missing they will recharge my bill. I asked that it be done right then so I could be there too, but I was told it would take a while. When I asked that a manager be called to check the room I was told that couldn't happen. Not to found of that, but overall the whole experience was pretty good. Also, I think the room is about $160 per night, but I went on Priceline and got it for $100. Great deal. The hotel is 1/2 block from Michigan Ave and close to everything. We walked to all our stops the whole time there.

Pros: Great views and nice rooms

01/03/2006 Posted by briankalita

It is a great convention hotel or a place for a school trip. However it is somewhat old and overcrowded at times.

09/15/2005 Posted by szulcc

I liked the Hyatt Regency Chicago for $45 a night. I live in Chicago, but I like staying downtown just to get away from it all. Very nice hotel overall, a LITTLE crowded at check-in. Great Service, nice staff, and liked the Big Bar. Great value up to $110 a night.

Pros: nice staff, nicely-appointed room

Cons: expensive parking, crowded check-in

02/24/2005 Posted by ouphikap21

The BAD things from the other reviews were true, especially the elevators. One person I rode the elevator with this morning waited 18 minutes. I finally took an elevator up to get down. I also found the staff to be unfriendly. They seemed bothered when I called for a wake up call. One night I asked for some toothpaste to be sent up, the woman rudely said it would be right up, I'm still waiting. Connie's Pizza in the hotel is horrible. We waited 15 minutes for a waitress to come take our orders. Once done eating, we had to find the waitress to get out checks (after 10 minutes of waiting). We had asked her to seperate the checks, which, she didn't so that it took even longer. All this at a discounted rate of $134 a night. Glad that I am not paying for it!

Cons: Bad service, Over priced, Bad food

01/22/2005 Posted by cp48851

if you have an entertainment membership you can book a room at this hotel dirt cheap...in my case it was just $59 a night...staff was very friendly, the room was clean and comfortable with a nice couch and sitting chair...if you have business to do, the complimentary internet access is a definate plus...my only complaint was the wait for elevators, otherwise everything was excellent

Pros: room rates, staff, location

Cons: , slow elevators

01/19/2005 Posted by shehzad

Its a great hotel on a budget in the downtown area. The rooms are confortable although small. Got an upgrade for free. Bad: Drunken people walking around. Elevators were out of order for a little while. I had to use the service elevators. Good: Only hotel guests can access floors. Park around the block and save $$. Service is great.

Pros: Service, Price, Bar

Cons: , Budget hotel

03/31/2004 Posted by waukeecoug

I booked the room for $42 on Priceline and it was well worth it. Without even making a request, my wife and I were given an upgrade by the friendly desk clerk. The showerhead was great, the toiletries were great, and the pillowtop mattress was great. From our room we had a great view of Michigan avenue and the wrigley building. Our only complaint was the obnoxious, drunken buffoons who ran screaming through the hallways at 1:30 am, but that certainly can't be blamed on the hotel. Avoid the valet - park in the millenium garage and save $20. It's only 2 blocks from the hotel.

Pros: Inexpensive, Free upgrade, View