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I had to be in Boston for a business dinner and decided to spend the night at the Hyatt Regency Boston. The hotel is not far from the W Boston (where I recently stayed) and provides easy access to the Theater District, Chinatown, and other downtown attractions. The suite I stayed in was spacious, clean, and worked well for my one-night stay.
Anthony’s Take: The Hyatt Regency Boston offers good treatment for Globalist members, a convenient location, and friendly service. I was only there for a night, but would return for a future stay in Boston. It was much cheaper than some of my usual haunts like the W Boston or The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, but also felt a tad dated.
Booking
I booked a 1 King Bed High Floor room on a “Member Rate.” It was $292 including fees per night. The hotel falls under Category 5 with award rates for standard rooms ranging from 17,000 to 23,000 World of Hyatt® points.
Transportation to/from the Hotel
I took an Uber Comfort from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) for around $28. It took around 15 minutes for the 4.8-mile ride. The return trip the next day cost around the same amount.
Location
The Hyatt Regency Boston is located in the downtown area near lots of restaurants, the Theater District, Chinatown, and other attractions.
The hotel is entered on a lower level. You need to take an elevator to get to the main lobby and reception.
Reception is located on the third floor.
The valet desk is located on the lower level. A charging station was also here.
There is a seating area on this floor (but I never saw anyone use it).
A map of Downtown Boston was also displayed here.
These elevators lead to reception and back to the main entrance.
The main lobby was fairly large with lots of seating in various configurations.
There were several TVs in the lobby.
A putting green was also found there.
Check-In
I arrived at the hotel around 2:00 PM and was asked if I would like an upgrade to a larger room or a Junior Suite. The agent assisting me was friendly and granted me a 2:00 PM late checkout as requested. She explained the $29.24 plus tax Destination Fee (not a fan of these) and printed me keys. I was on my way a moment later.
The Destination Fee includes the following:
- Premium Wi-Fi
- $10 daily food credit for dinner period
- Special Boston keepsake magnet upon departure
- Old Town Trolley ticket (Boston tour): $2 discount per ticket from listed price
- Daily newspapers in the lobby
- Printing, copying and faxing at the front desk
- Enjoy a cup of Boston clam chowder, served at Avenue One or to-go for dinner period only
- 10% discount on laundry/dry cleaning
- Exhale Battery Wharf: $10 off a fitness class or $25 off a spa therapy session
- Assorted Board and Recreational Games available upon request
- 10% off an in-store purchase at Macy’s Boston Downtown (attached to hotel)
- Les Clefs d’Or professional concierge on site for recommendations and reservations
I did not take advantage of any of these inclusions.
The elevators worked quickly and I never had to wait.
The elevator lobby and hallway on my floor were clean and well maintained.
Several floors were grouped into wide open atriums. I liked the openness of the design.
Junior Suite (1423)
There are 502 rooms including 32 suites at the hotel.
The suite opened with a living room area that held a sofa, chair, and some tables.
A cabinet in the corner held a refrigerator, coffeemaker, ice bucket, and glasses.
The ice bucket and glasses were on top of the cabinet.
A Keurig, coffee pods, condiments, and cups were inside.
A refrigerator held two bottles of complimentary water.
A TV was mounted on the wall across from the couch.
The bedroom was off of the living room. It held a king-sized bed, two nightstands, and a chair near the window.
The chair was near the window.
The view overlooked some snowy rooftops.
A second TV was mounted across from the bed.
A bench was on the wall near the bathroom along with a full-length mirror.
A hook on the wall held some hangers.
A closet was to the left. It held an ironing board, iron, and safe.
The bathroom was next to the closet. It held a large vanity, a toilet, and a large accessible shower.
The vanity had tons of counter space. A bottle of Pharmacopia Hand Wash was next to the sink.
The toilet was to the left of the vanity. Towels were stacked nearby.
The shower was accessible and huge as a result. Water pressure and temperature were both fine.
Bottles of Pharmacopia branded shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were mounted to the wall.
Public Areas & Amenities
The hotel has a fitness center, Avenue restaurant (pictured above), a mini market, as well as multiple conference spaces and ballrooms.
The mini market is located next to reception.
The fitness center is a bit of a hike to get to and requires taking an elevator, walking a long hallway, and then heading down a flight of stairs.
Lockers are available for guest use.
Towels, earbuds, and water are on offer.
There is a good amount of equipment in this fitness center.
I liked that there were Peloton Bikes available.
The locker rooms offered more lockers and space to change.
There was a bathroom here as well.
Showers were available, but I’m not sure who would use them as your room is more convenient.
A sauna was also found here. It was inoperable.
Overall Impression:
I had a good stay at the Hyatt Regency Boston. It’s a good hotel for business and leisure stays. The decor is a bit dated, but the friendly service and nice elite recognition made it pleasant, overall.
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