Jul 5th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
Here in Chicago we take our brunches seriously -- perhaps because our winter nights are long and we need something to shake the cobwebs of sleep from our weekends, or perhaps because we just need a good hangover cure. From Lincoln Park to Bucktown to Pilsen each neighborhood has its favorite haunt, Midwest sized stacks of French toast heaped on top of hashbrowns and bacon in a mountain of ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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A tale of two brunches: Two of Chicago's finest brunches
Jul 5th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
Here in Chicago we take our brunches seriously -- perhaps because our winter nights are long and we need something to shake the cobwebs of sleep from our weekends, or perhaps because we just need a good hangover cure. From Lincoln Park to Bucktown to Pilsen each neighborhood has its favorite haunt, Midwest sized stacks of French toast heaped on top of hashbrowns and bacon in a mountain of ...Cambridge Hyatt lures Facebook fans with free internet access
Jun 22nd, 2010 at 1:30PM: Do you like Hyatt? Wait, let me rephrase that: do you "like" Hyatt? Not in that way ... in the Facebook way.
Here's the deal: if you like the Hyatt Regency on Cambridge on Facebook (in the manner that used to be called becoming a fan), you'll score a night of free internet access. When you figure the $12.95 that the hotel is sacrificing, according to AllFacebook, the cost per lead is pretty ...Andaz 5th Avenue accepting reservations for August 1
Jun 13th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Hot off the hotel presses -- the much-anticipated new Andaz hotel on 5th Avenue is set to open Aug. 1. The celebrate the second Andaz in New York, the hotel is offering a special preview rate of $295.
The Andaz 5th Avenue has been in the works since the beginning of the year and devotees of Hyatt's boutique brand have been eagerly awaiting the hotel's grand opening. Located at 485 5th Avenue ...New Abu Dhabi tower and Hyatt hotel crowned "world's furthest leaning"
Jun 8th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
Usually, when you think "leaning tower", the Leaning Tower of Pisa comes to mind - but a new tower in Abu Dhabi is well on its way to changing that. The 35 story Capital Gate leans an insane 18 degrees - a whole 13 more than the Pisa tower.
The tower was crowned "world's furthest leaning" by the Guinness Book of World Records on June 5th. But the best part is that this building is more than ...Ask Gadling: Getting the most (hotel) bang for your buck
Jun 2nd, 2010 at 12:00PM: We've talked a lot about hotel promotions and packages, but how do you choose what's best for you and your budget? That's the topic of this week's question, from Cindy in San Antonio, who wants to book a nice hotel without paying for unwanted amenities.
"I want to go on vacation this year, but I'd also like to get the most bang for my buck. I don't want to seem greedy, but I want more than just ...Hyatt Summerfield Suites treating guests to a free summer grilling social
May 31st, 2010 at 9:00AM: Several days ago, we reviewed a local Hyatt Summerfield Suites hotel - this extended stay chain offers a free evening social, with drinks and snacks from Monday through Thursday.
During the summer months, the chain is expanding their evening socials, with Summer Grilling Socials, where guests can enjoy a complimentary grill menu:
Grilled hamburger sliders
Chinese five spice chicken wings
...Hotel review - Summerfield Suites by Hyatt
May 27th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
In line with our regular reviews of budget friendly hotels, our travels took us to a Hyatt Summerfield Suites. This chain joined the Hyatt brand in 2005, and currently has 34 different properties throughout the country.
Summerfield Suites are extended stay hotels - so rooms come with the kind of amenities you need on stays of more than a couple of nights. Of course, this does not exclude ...Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Newport, Rhode Island
May 12th, 2010 at 4:30PM: There's a lot to love about Newport, Rhode Island. The beaches, the boats, the sunsets, the nightlife, the festivals and the quaint downtown district make Newport a New England favorite. Rhode Island's favorite beach town is hopping in the summer months, so if you plan to take part in the adventures you'll need to book ahead. Located just a foot-and-car bridge away from the center of town is Goat ...Hyatt "Big Welcome Back" reminder - plus your chance to win 2 free nights at any Hyatt!
May 7th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Last month, we mentioned the latest promotion from Hyatt - stay twice, and earn a free night at any Hyatt (or 5000 bonus points).
Consider this a polite reminder about this promotion, because with a little bit of work, you'll be able to earn yourself a couple of free nights at one of the 340 properties within the Hyatt chain.
The free nights can be earned through stays at any property - ...Enter to win two free nights at Hyatt Place plus a personal assistant!
Apr 19th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
Springtime wake up your sense of wanderlust? Why not enjoy your first two nights of vacation on Gadling and Hyatt? We've teamed up with one of the nation's best hotel chains to give away two nights at any Hyatt Place in the country, from the sun drenched plains of Albuquerque, New Mexico to the suburban hubbub of Wyoming, Michigan.
Hyatt Place hotels, in case you've never been, are geared ...Hyatt Place review - Everything the business traveler looks for in a hotel
Apr 16th, 2010 at 11:30AM:
As part of our ongoing coverage of new hotel chains, we paid a visit to a local Hyatt Place. Hyatt Place hotels are designed primarily for the business traveler, but the properties offer plenty of amenities that make them an excellent choice for families.
The experience begins in the lobby - right after entering, frequent guests can check in using a computer kiosk. The kiosk allows guests ...Amsterdam Public Library to become Andaz Hotel
Apr 9th, 2010 at 1:30PM: The people at the Andaz hotels have been very busy this year. First with the announcement that Andaz will open new hotels in the U.S. in 2010, and then following it up with new properties in New York and California. Now comes word that Andaz Amsterdam will be the first Andaz hotel in mainland Europe.
The 122-room Andaz Amsterdam will open in 2012 on the site of the former Public Library on ...Grand Hyatt New York "reinvents" room service
Apr 6th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Don't you just hate it when you order room service, it takes close to an hour to arrive and when it finally gets to your room, the food is cold? Apparently, so does the Hyatt.
In an effort to "reinvent" the concept room service, the Grand Hyatt New York is mixing up the way room service has worked in the past and is putting the power of change into the hands of its guests. Welcome, Market - the ...Hyatt welcomes you back with a generous "stay 2 get 1 free" promotion
Apr 3rd, 2010 at 1:00PM:
As summer approaches, hotels are going to be working overtime to compete for your business. One of the most generous promotions this season comes from Hyatt, who are awarding guests with a free night or 5,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points after just two stays as part of their "Big Welcome Back" promo.
The promotion started March 26, and runs till June 30. The free stays can be redeemed ...Get free Hyatt Platinum Status ( = free stuff!)
Feb 22nd, 2010 at 9:30AM: We've touted the value of elite status here at Gadling numerous times, whether it's as part of an airline, hotel or car rental program. It's one of the few ways to make travel worth your while and a bit less expensive in the process -- hold a bit of loyalty direct a few dollars in the right direction and the corporate monster reciprocates, right?
Needless to say, there's usually there's some ...Hyatt's Andaz opens new hotels in New York, California
Jan 22nd, 2010 at 1:00PM: Hyatt's boutique brand, Andaz, is making its way from coast-to-coast with new properties in New York and California. Andaz Wall Street opened Jan. 18 and another New York property will be unveiled on 5th Avenue later this year. In the meantime, Andaz San Diego is opening its doors on Feb. 1.
The Andaz Wall Street (photo) features 253 guestrooms with loft-like ceilings and seven-foot windows. ...Daily Pampering: Reef relief at the Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa
Jan 21st, 2010 at 4:00PM: The Daily Pampering column has brought you some of the must-have travel luxuries from around the world, but wouldn't it be great if you could give a little back while you're embracing the finer side of travel? Good news: you can give back, and you can do it from the comforts of your own mud bath or body wrap at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa.
This past winter, their Jala Spa at the Hyatt ...Woman sues Hyatt after dancing wedding guest breaks her arm
Oct 21st, 2009 at 4:00PM: Weddings are a time of celebration. People like to have a few drinks, maybe hit the dance floor. But there always seems to be one guest who takes things too far - who drinks a little too much and gets a little too wild. At a wedding at a New Jersey Hyatt in 2008, that guest not only got a bit too drunk, he allegedly got so forceful on the dance floor that he broke another guest's arm. And now ...Hyatt will assure new jobs for all displaced Boston housekeepers
Sep 26th, 2009 at 11:00AM: It has been a pretty bad week for Hyatt. First, their Boston hotels were accused of tricking their housekeeping employees into retraining a replacement crew before firing them. Then Hyatt responded that the accusations were untrue. And then the Boston unionized cab drivers decided to refuse to drop passengers off at Hyatt properties. To make matters worse. the Massachusetts Governor decided it ...Hyatt's problems increase as chain is boycotted
Sep 25th, 2009 at 2:30PM: The Hyatt hotel chain is facing more trouble after firing nearly 100 housekeepers and replacing them with contract workers. Though a rep for Hyatt has denied that the fired workers were "tricked" into training their replacements and were not given severance, it seems the public isn't buying it.
Union officials at the Boston Taxi Drivers Association have said that the 1700 drivers in the union ...
