A Night at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Only 7 of my 21 hours in Vancouver were spent at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, but it was a nice stay! After a late flight and barely getting to the rental car counter before they closed, we didn’t get to the hotel until after 1AM. That actually worked to our advantage since we found a parking space (metered) right out front, a nice alternative to the ~$38 self-parking charge!

The hotel was quiet, the lobby still decked out with giant gingerbread houses and holiday decorations.

Quiet except for the check in line. Apparently we weren’t the only folks getting in late and there were several people in front of us. But eventually it was our turn and we were being welcomed as Diamond guests, given our keys and instructed in how to use the elevator. Yep, how to use the elevator.

The elevator was the most unique thing about this property and it was the first time I’d seen this technology. You punch in what floor you want (rather than a pushing an up or down button) and it assigns you an elevator.

When we were the only people awake it was great. The problem came during peak times when it became packed. Normally folks will wait rather than boarding an already overcrowded elevator, but because they’d been “assigned,” they got on anyway.

We were on a high floor, but otherwise there was no upgrade, which didn’t really matter since we would be there less than 8 hours. And the room was perfectly comfortable and felt new.

I was rather taken with the decorative entry hallway.

The bathroom was attractive and we liked the mirror which didn’t fog up nearly as much.

The only problem was the sliding door. There was a large gap between door and wall which eliminated most privacy, particularly unfortunate when sharing with a friend or co-worker. And the decorative the glass wall which meant any nighttime trips to the bathroom would disturb your roommate.

Next morning we went down to breakfast at Mosaic which offered an extensive buffet.

Not only was there plenty of smoked salmon and pastries, but in addition to the usual “eggs to order” station there were 8-10 hot options. Probably one of the best selections of hot options I’ve seen in a North American Hyatt I’ve seen, going beyond the usual bacon, potatoes, pancakes, etc. But it was extremely crowded  and I had very few opportunities to sneak some pictures.

More from this trip:

Cathay Pacific JFK Check In and British Airways Galleries Lounge
Cathay Pacific First Class New York to Vancouver
What to See in One Day in Vancouver

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