Springtime Transatlantic Adventures
Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont
In this Adventure
- So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways…
- To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus
- British Airways Galleries South Lounge and T5B Lounge
- British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in World Traveller Plus
- Into the USA and the avid Hotel, Des Plaines
- The Hyatt Regency O’Hare
- Airplane Art Extra from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare
- A Simple Burger Night at Chilli’s
- Deep Dish Pizza Special at Pequods
- A Monday Morning Adventure around Chicago
- Back to O’Hare, The American Airlines Flagship Lounge
- AA90 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow in Main Cabin Extra
- Luggage Trolley Drifting – Rushing to the bus
- The Other Shoe Drops. Was it worth it?
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Private Group Rate
As usual, I timed my arrival at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare after midday, so I could avoid the joy of early check-in fees. This isn’t me being tight – it’s just me not wanting to pay for something I’ll use for a grand total of 30 minutes extra.
The tentacled monster awaits
It’s art.
Reception
I headed in, with the bell staff absent. No issue – as my travel kit is mostly wheelable. Thus, I headed up the escalator to check in.
Thankfully, the queues were non-existent, so I was able to check in with a high floor and a balcony room. Those things make a difference for the person I stay with and me, as it keeps us sane during the weekend.
With all the paperwork done, keycards were issued for the room, and I was off and running.
This time, I would be on the 8th floor in the main block of the hotel, and thankfully not a million miles away from the lift bank.
Tentacle monster at the lift bank..
More importantly, all the lifts seemed to be working for once, which is a change, to put it mildly. Staying at this hotel when there is only one lift working is… a royal pain.
Choose your room adventure.
Arriving in the room, I was in a room that was on the corner of the turrets, which faced the International Wing and the car park. Not the greatest view, but it would do.
This view won’t win awards.
Looking at the room, if you’ve visited Economy Class and Beyond before, you’ll know this room inside out, as we’ve covered it so many times.
On the left is the bathroom. This has a ¾ tub in it, with a shower attachment (with controls that make sense to few people). In the centre, the toilet and to the left, a sink. The Amenities are mostly bulk-packed, save for a bar of soap.
Sink
Bath and Shower
Cleaning supplies.
Sink-side
Sink.
On the right-hand side is a cupboard. And yes, it has an iron and an ironing board.
Did you hear that German hotels? Thought not…
Making my way into the room, on the right is the massive TV, and on the left – two queen-sized beds. The beds, as usual, were their usual comfortable selves and exceedingly comfortable.
TV
Meanwhile, the TV was at an angle that still scares me – but is seemingly safe.
They call it art.
Looking at the table, they’ve made a change in this room at last – by shuffling the table to the right of where it was before. Does it make a difference? Not at all.
Table and more art. Well, a BAE146 is a form of art, isn’t it?
Tea and Coffee facilities in the room are there, with the Keurig-style makers making it a little easier when you’re only half asleep and need caffeine that comes from a pod.
Charging station and phone.
Underneath the TV, there was a safe and a fridge.
Heading outside, the room has a balcony, with the room facing the car park.
Hmm. What a view.
It wasn’t the greatest place to watch aircraft arrive or depart, but it would do.
American Airlines Boeing 737-800. We’ll have more in an Airplane Art special… coming soon (Sunday if you’re following this trip report as it’s published).
Lighting up the room
In terms of service, the room was made up daily, and it seemed that the restaurant was being used for more than breakfast, which is good to see. Maybe conference traffic is finally on the up for this hotel.
By the bed, there was a clock/radio with power.
As well as a noisemaker.
The Red Bar seemed to be where most of the action was taking place most nights, with it busy each time I passed through – again, good to see that things were busy at the hotel and that people were connecting.
There is an important thing to note – and that’s the hotel has gone cashless, other than for tips. Thus, bring your plastic with you (and contactless payment points are… limited).
Check out was a simple affair – with the charges confirmed with some pleasant interactions with the staff, I was on my way out, after dropping off my luggage for a while.
I’d need to pick this up before I went home.
Overall:
The hotel continues to be improving by getting the basics right – and that’s all I can ask for this property from the lows of 2022. Things are slowly coming back to normal with genuine improvements.
I can only hope this progress continues.
Next:
Pictures of airplanes. Well. It will be Sunday when I hit publish on that article… so…
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