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I was in Dallas this week for a client dinner and knew that I would need to be back at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) the next morning. The most convenient hotel was the Grand Hyatt DFW as I was flying American Airlines and it’s attached to the terminal where I would be departing. The Skylink train takes you directly to the hotel and I loved that I did not need to take a shuttle or Uber.
Anthony’s Take: The Grand Hyatt DFW is conveniently located and offered the perfect place for a quick, overnight stay. It’s being renovated currently, but this did not impact my time there. I was proactively upgraded to a suite and the staff I encountered were all friendly and helpful.
When getting off of the Skylink train, head downstairs to the hotel. It’s located closest to Terminal D.
Renovations are currently underway and will be finished by the end of the year.
If you’re arriving at the terminal from outside, an escalator or elevator takes you up to the hotel lobby.
Reception is found at the top of the escalators.
Booking
I booked a 1 King Bed room on a “Member Rate” for $401 plus taxes and fees. The hotel is a Category 5 property and room redemptions range from 17,000 to 23,000 per night when redeeming World of Hyatt points for a standard room. The hotel does not charge a Destination Fee.
Transportation to/from the Hotel
I did not need to take anything except for the Skylink train to get to the hotel. The next morning, I walked out, cleared security, and boarded my plane.
Location
As mentioned, the Grand Hyatt DFW is attached to Terminal D. The hotel provides the most convenient access to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and is easier to get to and from than the nearby Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport (review here).
Check-In
The lobby is small with the registration desk straight ahead. I arrived around 2:00 PM and my suite was ready. I had been proactively upgraded to an Executive Suite, which was nice. I was offered breakfast in a ballroom downstairs while the restaurant was under construction, but I declined as I was not going to have time. I was also offered a late checkout, which I did not need. Keys were printed and I was on my way a few seconds later.
Cookies and flavored water were on offer for guests.
Another small table had some fall decor. There was no seating in the lobby.
Elevators were across the lobby.
I liked the succulents near the elevators.
A lot of the hotel is being renovated and entire floors were blocked off.
The elevator lobby and hallways on my floor were clean and in good repair.
Executive Suite (210)
There are 298 rooms and suites at the Grand Hyatt DFW.
The Executive Suite measured 670 square feet and opened with a bathroom near the entrance. The bathroom held a vanity with a single sink, a bathtub, a glassed-in shower, and a toilet.
A bar of Balmain branded soap was on the counter.
The tub was large, but not used by me.
The glassed-in shower was across. It was a decent size with adequate water pressure and temperature.
Large bottles of Balmain toiletries were on a shelf in the shower.
The toilet was well spaced within the bathroom.
It contained a desk and chair, arm chair, coffee table, couch, several lamps and side tables, and a TV.
The desk was great for me to take some calls and get work done before my dinner.
The desk held a illy coffee machine, coffee, condiments, and cups.
A closet in the living room contained an umbrella, luggage rack, iron, and ironing board.
A small table and stool were in the corner of the room.
The large bedroom was off of the living room. It held a king-sized bed, nightstands, a chaise lounge, a side table, an armoire, and a TV.
The armoire was across from the bed with a TV sitting on top.
The closet held robes.
The armoire contained the safe and a mini-fridge.
The mini-fridge was loaded with beverages and snacks for sale.
The suite did not offer much of a view and was quite dirty.
Public Areas & Amenities
The hotel has a fitness center, an outdoor pool (pictured above), meeting space, and the Grand Met restaurant that is currently closed.
The fitness center is located on the first floor.
It offered a good amount of equipment.
I liked that there was a Peloton Bike.
Water and towels were provided.
Overall Impression:
I enjoyed my stay at the Grand Hyatt DFW and will definitely stay again when I need to be in and out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
(Front Desk and Pool Image Credits: Hyatt.)
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I loved staying there. They even let me change the date bc of a day before schedule change and they didn’t have to according to Hyatt rules, I guess. Good meal (room service). Restaurant was a bit loud but full of people if you like a busy place. Beware of the little room fridge. I moved a Pringles to back of fridge to make room for meds and got charged for it later. It must have been a smart fridge. I wrote them and they credited me back.
Ugh. The sensors are so annoying in the fridges.
A great place to start a great trip. Flew there the day before my Qatar flight to the Maldives. A wonderful hotel and great staff.
And as an FYI, our flt to the Maldives wasn’t until the next evening so we had a day to kill. The town of Grapevine runs a free shuttle that tops right out in front. Nice, fun town to while away the time while waiting to leave.
That’s good insight. Thanks for sharing. I did not know about the shuttle.
You’re very generous to say that a $400+ hotel did well by elite standards upgrading you to an executive suite–at a beautiful runway view property where you had a dirty window and roof. I was also “upgraded” to this exact room. I stay here FOR the views. I told them I would much prefer to be in the room I booked and see the view, but the problem is I arrived from a medical procedure and was zonkered. I didn’t look outside the window until after I had changed clothes after a warm bath. It was a one night stay last time, and that same weekend, another guest also checked in, also a Globalist, and was delighted to be upgraded to a suite that included a pair of binoculars for HIS runway view. I was more unimpressed after that. I don’t know that I will stay again. If I stay at an airport hotel, book a room with a view, and mention it in the notes, getting a ROOF view as an upgrade feels really BLAH. For $400, that’s not worth it to me.
You’re classy, Anthony. Major points there.
Breakfast?
I realized I accidentally deleted a section. It’s fixed. Breakfast was offered in a ballroom. I did not have time, so I cannot comment on it.
Nice review but I have to disagree with your value rating. I think $400 a night is too expensive, even for an airport hotel location as such. Staying at airport connected hotels has become somewhat of a hobby of mine over the years but I’ve always avoided the Grand Hyatt DFW as the price was too high for me to pay or allow me to expense to my employer, even with special corporate or travel agency rates.
Side note: The coffee maker shown in the photo isn’t a “Keurig machine” or K-cup machine, it’s a Illy Iperespresso that uses there properiety espresso pods. Much nicer and an added value in my eyes over a K-cup unit.
I updated the coffee machine. Thanks! Not having to take an Uber makes the value that much stronger. The Grand Hyatt SFO is often much more expensive and I consider that a value based on being able to avoid traffic and an Uber cost that can be $100.