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After attending one conference in Denver, I was off to Orlando for another. I spent the night at the massive Hyatt Regency Orlando. The hotel is conveniently located next to the Orange County Convention Center and was just a quick walk to my conference.
Anthony’s Take: The hotel is huge with 1,641 rooms and suites in two massive towers, an excellent Regency Club, several restaurants, two pools, spa, and fitness center. A lot of the hotel was being renovated during my visit, including a large portion of the lobby. The Regency Club had an excellent breakfast buffet as well as complimentary soft drinks throughout the day. My room had a view of the pool, which was wasted on me since I was there on business and did not have time to enjoy it.
Booking
My company booked me a 1 King Bed room on a negotiated conference rate (well below Standard Rates). The hotel is a Category 4 property and room redemptions range from 12,000 to 18,000 per night when redeeming World of Hyatt points for a standard room.
Transportation to/from the Hotel
I took an Uber Comfort from Orlando International Airport (MCO). The approximately 13-mile ride took 16 minutes and cost $30.85. When I left Orlando, I drove to Tampa to begin getting my place ready for the winter.
Location
The hotel is conveniently located near the Orange County Convention Center (just 1,942 steps). It’s not too far from the airport and Universal Orlando is also nearby.
Check-in
I arrived at the hotel around midnight and my room was ready. The agent checking me didn’t tell me much. I asked about the Regency Club and she explained that it’s located in Tower 2 on the 26th Floor. She told me that I was upgraded to a 1 King Bed, Pool View room. She also offered me late checkout (which I accepted).
The hotel has a $38 per night resort fee. This was waived for me as a Globalist.
The lobby and lots of the hotel are under construction.
There are several seating areas between the two towers.
A lot of the lobby looks like it was recently renovated.
I found a quiet spot and took a conference call.
I was in Tower 1 for my stay. The hallways also look like they have been recently updated.
They were bright and the carpets were clean.
The long hallways even had their own seating areas.
1 King Bed, Pool View (2607)
There are 1,641 rooms and suites at the hotel.
The room was an odd shape with a long hallway. There is a closet near the door. It contained a luggage rack, extra pillow, and safe.
The safe was a good size.
The other side of the closet had an iron and ironing board.
A desk was a bit further down the hall on the right side.
A refrigerator and coffeemaker were across from the desk.
The refrigerator was empty for guest use.
Bottled water, an ice bucket, tea, cups, condiments, coffee pods, and a Keurig were found here.
The bedroom area was around another corner. It had a king-sized bed, two nightstands, a chair, table, and vanity with a TV mounted above it.
The TV had lots of information about the hotel including QR codes to order in-room dining.
The bathroom was off of the bedroom.
The bathroom was on the small side, but functional. The vanity had a single sink and a bright mirror.
A Pharmacopia brand soap bar, mouthwash, and toothpaste were on the counter.
A wall-mounted bottle of body lotion was on the other side.
The toilet was to the right.
A tub/shower combo was to the left.
Wall-mounted Pharmacopia Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash were in the shower.
The view overlooked one of the pools.
Regency Club
The Regency Club serves breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverages throughout the day.
The Regency Club is located in Tower 2 on the 26th Floor.
A desk near the entrance was staffed and the agent checked room numbers as people entered.
The lounge has lots of tables for breakfast.
Breakfast offered a pretty impressive buffet.
It included several hot items including pancakes.
There were two types of empanadas.
There were some gluten-free options.
Hard-boiled eggs
A toaster was available for guest use. An assortment of bagels were next to it.
Meats and cheeses
Croissants, smoked salmon, and assorted toppings.
Fresh fruit
Muffins and bread
Grapefruit and orange juice
Coffee
Tea, milk, and other condiments.
A coffeemaker was available throughout the day.
Bottled beverages, yogurt, and milk
Beverages were available throughout the day.
Separate areas offered various seating configurations.
Additional seats were near the door.
The lounge had its own restroom.
Public Areas & Amenities
The hotel has a fitness center, a spa, several restaurants, a convenience store, an ATM, two pools, and tons of public space.
The fitness center was large (over 8,000 square feet) and not crowded.
There were lots of machines including many treadmills and rowers.
A separate cycling studio was available for guest use (I didn’t see a class schedule). There was another space with free weights and machines. I did not take photos as people were actively working out there.
Towels were available in the main room.
The locker room was spacious.
It included showers and a steam room.
The pools were closed during my visit.
I took a photo through the fence.
An ATM was in the lobby.
Market served food throughout the day to take away or dine in.
A store in the lobby sold souvenirs and clothing.
Overall Impression:
The Hyatt Regency Orlando was the perfect spot for attending a conference next door at the convention center. The hotel is huge, but has everything you’ll need for either a business or leisure trip.
(Featured Image Credit: Hyatt.)
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