My mom and I just returned from a wonderful visit to Chicago. We traveled together just the two of us and had a fantastic time sightseeing and visiting the typical tourist attractions.
We were so excited that even though it was only the first weekend in November we were able to see the city beginning to sparkle for the holidays.
Hyatt accommodations were provided.
While on our trip we were wondering where to stay in Chicago. We looked into a number of hotels and were excited to stay at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. We loved the hotel so much that we can’t wait to return soon!
The first thing we did was drop our car off with the valet. A little hint here, if you can do so on the upper level we recommend it. As we were driving in we missed the ramp to take us to the upper level and ended up driving back and forth underground for far too long. The problem was our GPS kept getting us turned around due to the upper and lower streets. We eventually were able to find the garage and valet underground but recommend using the efficient and convenient valet service up top, it’s far less confusing and the views are incredible.
We left our bags with the bellhop and then checked in at the front desk. The lobby is beautiful with its atrium style glass windows which let in rays of sunshine much needed this chilly weekend.
Check-in was quick and we were on our way up to our room in just a few minutes. We were pleased to see the bellhop actually beat us to our room with our bags. He was very friendly and brought everything in for us.
We were immediately impressed with our 33rd floor room. It was a good size for the two of us and the decor was subtle neutral browns splashed with welcome and warm reds and oranges. We enjoyed the macro images of the Chicago landmarks throughout the room as well.
There was a spacious desk that offered lots of room to blog and a nice bright desk lamp that was appreciated during the cloudy days. It had outlets along the side which made it easy to charge all of my devices.
We also thought the large flat screen tv was easy to see from both beds and offered a clear picture with many channel choices.
There was a comfy chair to relax and read in. We liked the additional floor lamp which added a soft touch of light to the room.
When we walked in to the room one of the first things we both commented on was the lighting in the bathroom. It was bright and well lit. It was also very spacious and we appreciated the amenities of a hair dryer and travel toothpaste.
By far our favorite feature of the room was the view. Being on the 33rd floor we were able to see other buildings, between those building out to the lake, and even watch the boats go up and down the river. We also liked the amount of sky we could see above and watching all of the bustling activity on the street below.
Being that we were in Chicago the first week of November we brought warm coats, hats, and gloves. While we felt prepared, we also appreciated that there was a skywalk between the East and West towers. The skywalk saved us from being outside in the elements when traveling between hotels and even offered comfy chairs with a nice view of the city.
The Hyatt’s Big Bar was bright and airy throughout the day and in the evening it was hopping and it offered a great view of Chicago glittering in lights. We had appetizers and a drink there one evening and were pleased with their menu selection.
The Bistro at 151 was set in the middle of the East tower but you would never know it because it of the serene and peaceful water feature surrounding it.
The restaurant had a nice menu selection and even had a fantastic buffet which we will be sure to get next time we are here.
We were excited that the hotel was in a great location. We were able to easily walk to many popular attractions including Magnificent Mile, the John Hancock Building, Macy’s, and the Cultural Center. We were thrilled to find that Millennium Park and Cloud Gate were just a block or two away.
We had a fantastic time staying at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and would recommend it to anyone looking for a hotel in Chicago with a beautiful plaza level for relaxing, chatting, or dining, a skywalk to keep you warm on those blustery days, a nice selection of dining options, a great location, topnotch service, and wonderful views.
i am planning a trip to the windy city and i will keep the hyatt in mind when i book my trip i love the pictures that you included and thanks for shaing the tourist attractions i can’t wait to go
My family has stayed in Hyatt hotels 3 times. We really like the atmosphere!
This looks like such a fun trip. I have only been to Chicago one time and only for a day. Looks like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the review. I think I will look the hyatt regency up for my Chicago trip. :)
I don’t spend enough time in Chicago. I’ve spent 10x as much time in the airport as I have in the City proper.
We stayed at this hotel in May!!! I loved it also! It was huge! I loved that it was so close to EVERYTHING! We walked to Navy Pier and then all over downtown Chicago. The breakfast buffet was wonderful!
They Hyatt is always our preferred choice! Such comfy beds!
This is a good review, thanks for the tip on finding the valet. It looks like a great hotel.
Chicago is like a second home to me, have had family there all my life. Never stayed at the hyatt regency, but in other places, wonderful review though!
Next time you’re in Chicago I can show you how to get from the Hyatt to the State Street Macy’s and Block 37 (the shopping center across Macy’s) without having to go outside! The pedway is a wonderful option in extreme weather.
You always take such great detailed photos of your hotel visits. I feel like I was there too.
I hope to get to Chicago one day!
It looks like a very relaxing hotel. Love the food selection as well yum!
This looks like an awesome hotel!! I want to stay there. Maybe Blogher!
Beautiful! And 33rd floor! Wow, I’ve never stayed in a hotel where it was possible to stay on a 33rd floor. My husband loves Chicago, but I’ve never been. We’ll have to keep this in mind if we ever decide to go on a Chicago adventure.
This place was so nice! It was great to meet you in person over the weekend. I can’t wait to get back there with my family.
The room is so spacious. The view is just amazing! Great pictures.
how beautiful. i really want to go to Chicago, Rob’s been twice so far, i’m so jealous
I know where I will be staying now when I go and visit Chicago now! Thanks for this marvelous review.
Thanks for the great review. We go to Chicago every couple months. Keeping this hotel on the list for our next visit.
That looks so nice!!!! THanks
I’ve never been to Chicago, but that place looks wonderful!
Looks like you had a great time! And your post made me miss the city so much!
Your Mom is cute! What a great picture of you two and good for you taking a trip, just the two of you! I love my Mom!!
It looks like an amazing trip and the hotel looks beautiful
Wow, what an amazing place! I absolutely love the feature of the easy access plugins for your devices! That is always a pet peeve of mine in hotels. You are traveling; so obviously you need a place to plug in and charge your devices, but they are usually all behind heavy furniture or beds. Or the only light in the room (lamps) are plugged into the outlet. Frustrating. So I LOVE that feature. And that breakfast spread looks amazing. I love the large variety of choices.
Looks like an amazing place to stay. I have been to Chicago once, with you actually for only a couple hours. Would LOVE to go back and see it again.
That looks like the place to stay in Chicago! My family has been meaning to take a trip there. We only live about 5 hours away. There is so much to see and do in that wonderful city!
What a wonderful trip! I love Chicago and have been several times. One of my trips to Chicago was with my BFF and we spent hours and hours just walking all over the city – it was so much fun.
I want to go to Chicago so badly. I am thinking of making it to Blogher in Chicago next year.
The room looks so spacious for a city hotel, and you totally won me over with those strawberries!
What a great looking hotel! I love Chicago!
Looks like a great downtown hotel to stay to see all the sights of Chicago!
VERY NICE, LOOKS NICE AND CLEAN WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS! THE STAWBERRIES LOOK YUMMY TOO!
Great place Chicago! The Hyatt looks spacious and very nice! Glad you had a good time!!
Looks like a great place to stay. I have never been to Chicago, but we have been talking about driving up there some time and I will most definitely be checking out the Hyatt Regency to stay at!
what a great trip and a great hotel. I have never been to chicago other then the airport! I need a trip !