Questions for BCHappyGal

[cruisecookie]

I read on this board that you recommend the Hyatt Regency hotel. They have a great August rate but, I can't find much info about the hotel. Please tell me about it. Is it a 4-star hotel? Have the rooms been renovated? New beds? Is the hotel restaurant good? Expensive? Are there many restaurants nearby -a block or 2 away? We need a place for breakfast that is reasonably priced. (The hotel's buffet is $22.95 pp. Have you eaten there? Is it worth it?) Thanks.

[BCHappyGal]

Dear Cruisecookie

 

I have stayed several times at the Hyatt (yes I am a local) and the rooms are beautiful & spacious with wonderful beds and large bathrooms. Definitely 4 *

 

As to the buffet - yes I have eaten there - nothing speical and IMO not worth the money. Directly under the hotel you have a mall with a food court, a McDonalds, & a Tim Horton's (an excellent Canadian coffee shop chain) Depending what you want for breakfast - if it is like a bagel or donut & coffee go to Tim Horton's if you want a little more upscale hit the food court - want better than a food court then go out the front door of the hotel and walk uphill (right) to the corner of Burrard & Georgia turn left and walk 1 block down Georgia to Hornby turn right and walk a half block along Hornby to a little restaurant called Maple Delights - I eat there often for a very nice affordable lunch.

 

You will be very happy with the Hyatt Regency in downtown Vancouver it is a lovely hotel and in a great location.

[cruisecookie]

How does the Hyatt compare to the Metropolitan Hotel. We made reservations there over a month ago. Do we have as many dining options at the Met? We will be there Friday, August 31 thru Monday am, Sept. 3 - Labor Day weekend. Will a lot of eateries in the finanial district near the Met be closed?

 

Thanks for the info!

[Jennifer31]

Hi BC,

 

I have a question. Last time, when I stayed at Hyatt, I went to a bakery and grabbed something light before I got on the ship. I am thinking it was Tim Horton's but I did not go to a chain. I remember it being a short walk from the Hyatt Is there any other good bakeries nearby that i can grab a muffin and coffee.

 

 

Cookie, did you already book the hotel. If not, you may be out of luck. The rooms for this price are gone. I was trying to add another night before my cruise and could not get the price. It was one of the days that you mentioned.

 

Jennifer

[cruisecookie]

Jennifer: Yes, we booked our rooms the other day. The more I read about the Hyatt the more I like it. I think we will end up cancelling the Met reservations.

[BCHappyGal]

The Metropolitian and the Hyatt are only 2 blocks apart in the same area of Vancovuer. I have never stayed at the Met however I am sure you would be happy with either hotel take whichever one is cheaper.

 

REgarding eateries - lots of little places to eat around both hotels.

[cruisecookie]

Thanks again! It's so nice that you take the time to help tourists find their way!