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A quick, one-night trip had me needing to stay as close to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as possible in order to easily catch a flight the next morning. The Grand Hyatt at SFO was the perfect choice and is now one of my favorite airport hotels in the world. The AirTrain between terminals stops directly at the airport and I found this so much nicer than having to take a shuttle bus.
Anthony’s Take: The accommodations, service, amenities, and design of the hotel are all top notch. I would gladly stay here again and could not believe that I was at an airport hotel. The Grand Club offers snacks, an evening service, and breakfast. Elite treatment is also great here with me being upgraded to a suite without even having to ask. The suite included one of my favorite amenities ever: a plane spotting guide and binoculars. It was a lot of fun watching the planes go by below.
Booking
I booked a Runway View, 1 King Bed room on a “Member Rate.” It was $577 plus taxes and fees per night. The hotel falls under Category 6 with award rates for standard rooms ranging from 21,000 to 29,000 World of Hyatt® points.
Transportation to/from the Hotel
I took the AirTrain after getting off of my flight. The next morning, I rode it again to get beck to the terminal for my departure. The AirTrain was quick and convenient. The stop for the Grand Hyatt at SFO takes you right into the hotel.
Location
As mentioned, the Grand Hyatt at SFO is located on an AirTrain stop at the airport. It’s easy to hop on the highway from here to get to San Francisco or anywhere else in the Bay Area.
When you get off of the AirTrain you need to take an escalator down to the hotel.
You’ll first come across an outer lobby (there were no employees here).
Head to the left for reception.
I liked the stained glass that lined the one side.
Check-In
The registration desk is located straight ahead when entering the hotel from the AirTrain entrance. I arrived at the hotel around 2:30 PM. I was informed that I was upgraded and that my suite was ready. The check-in agent also explained that breakfast was in the restaurant, provided the hours for the Grand Club, and asked if I needed a late checkout (I did not). He then printed my keys. I was on my way to the suite a few seconds later.
I liked the orchid on the check-in desk.
Drinks were behind the counter, but I was not offered any.
The agent also provided me with a card that outlined the offerings and hours in the Grand Club.
I was also provided with a breakfast voucher that I did not get to use since I was leaving so early.
The lobby is nicely decorated with separate seating areas throughout.
I liked these hanging decorations.
More seating
The elevators are to the right of check-in past the bar and market.
The elevator lobby and hallways on my floor were clean and in good repair.
Corner Suite (1102)
There are 351 rooms and suites at the hotel.
The suite opened with a living room. It contained a couch, bench, tables, and a desk.
The desk was a great spot to work from (overlooking the airport).
The couch was comfy for the moment I sat on it.
A Cabinet was to the right along with a coffeemaker, tea kettle, refrigerator, and safe. A TV was mounted above it.
The Nespresso machine, cups, bottled water, coffee, and condiments were all on the counter.
A tea kettle and tea were next to the coffeemaker.
The safe was below.
An empty refrigerator filled the bottom cabinet.
The bedroom was past the living room. It held a king-sized bed, tables, a chaise lounge, a TV, and a wardrobe.
I loved that the hotel provided a plane spotting guide and binoculars.
I watched aircraft from Condor and Qatar pass by.
The chaise lounge was also comfortable.
A TV was on a stand across from the bed.
The wardrobe held robes, a yoga mat, an umbrella, an iron, and an ironing board.
The bathroom was massive and beautiful. It held a tub, glassed-in shower, vanity with two sinks, and super-fancy Toto toilet.
The vanity offered tons of counter space.
BALMAIN brand bar soap was on the counter.
Other toiletries and a bamboo plant were in the center of the vanity.
A full-length mirror was to the right of the vanity.
The toilet had its own room. I always find Toto toilets to be a hoot. This one had many controls for air and water.
The glassed-in shower was a good size. Water temperature and pressure were both good, but the water was hard and took a while to rinse off shampoo and soap.
BALMAIN toiletries were also mounted to the wall in the shower.
The bathtub sat in front of the window.
Grand Club
The Grand Club is a nice addition to the hotel. It offers coffee and soft drinks throughout the day as well as multiple services. I only had time to grab a ginger ale during my visit, but appreciated the space. The lounge is located below the lobby and you need to walk through the restaurant to get there.
The door was located straight ahead when entering the restaurant.
There is a desk to verify access, but it was unstaffed.
When I went around 3:30 PM, I was the only guest there. It was being set up for the evening service.
Snacks were there when I first arrived, but put away moments later.
Coffee machines and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
More soft drinks and an honor bar was on one wall.
The lounge has tons of seating in all sorts of configurations.
Computers and a printer were also available for guest use.
Public Areas & Amenities
The hotel has a fitness center, two restaurants, a mini market (pictured above), a departure board, as well as the Grand Club outlined above. It also offers 14,000 square feet of event space.
The bar near reception was always decently busy.
Except for late at night when I returned.
The fitness center is located on the lowest level (along with the valet and where you can grab a rideshare).
It was a good size and offered lots of equipment. I’m always happy to see Peloton Bikes.
Towels, water, and earbuds were on offer.
The departure board was near the reception desk.
Overall Impression:
I loved this hotel and will definitely be back when I need to be close to SFO. The service, elite recognition, accommodations, facilites, and design were all excellent.
(Featured Image Credit: Hyatt.)
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