HYATT REGENCY SAN FRANCISCO

What you expect from a Hyatt, it is excellent hotel. The hotel has a great contemporary design, rooms are modern and specious, Wi-Fi is super fast, large flat screen, comfortable bed, Starbucks coffee beans with grinder, in addition a warm, friendly service. I had a partial view of the bay with a balcony, facing the ferry building which I thought was worth the extra $30 per night since your looking out on a landmark. The room was directly above the bar area which plays music from about 8am to 11pm, some other reviews said it was noisy but honestly for me you could hear the bass in the room’s bathroom and next to the door, but in the bedroom you couldn’t hear it, especially if you have the AC running. As you would expect is its functional for business travellers over leisure. Combined restaurant and bar for breakfast/dinner, quick service area for drinks and snacks, small shop, Avis rental desk and that’s it over than business services. That wasn’t a problem for my family as the hotel’s main benefit is its location right across from the Ferry Building, BART and right next to the cable car turnaround. Its definitely a quieter location in terms of tourists compared to the hustle around the Fisherman's Wharf area hotels. The only restaurant is really geared just for breakfast and the buffet, with the same selection of menu choices you get from other Hyatt’s with a local twist. Having stayed here 4 nights, the buffet selection does change daily in terms of choice hot and cold to cuisine from traditional to a Mexican twist. For dinner its a bar service, with a selection of choices that doesn’t extend too far from the room service menu. It’s a sports bar so great screens to watch the game, good drinks selection which sets you up for the evening in the city. If i had to point anything out it would be the high prices for food in the quick service (market) and breakfast buffet. A simple packet sandwich would set you back $13, packet of cookies $14 and the buffet breakfast $28. Not a surprise as your in the finance district, but a handy 7-11 and Starbucks are right outside saves you quite a bit.

We stay here four or five times each year. The remodel has improved the room details. The new design of the main floor restaurant/bar is rather strange and we do miss the massive cascade of tiny lights that hung in the atrium for years. But overall the almost continuous maintenance has kept the property very attractive and a great place to stay.

Great hotel, great location, great stay !!! Wonderful stay at a beautiful hotel. The balcony room facing the ocean is a great upgrade. A shout out to Tachi (sp') at the front desk. Was an amazing host and took very good care of us during our stay. Only reason for 4 not 5 stars is price. Some things are a little expensive.

I had to stay in SF on very short notice. The Downtown Regency is a great hotel. My room was quiet, clean and very nice. I am a gold passport member and have stayed at a few Hyatts and this is one of the best.

Room, view over bay, and buffet breakfast all excellent. Staff ( check in, restaurant and house keeping) friendly and helpful. No problem with extra supplies to the room. Close to transport and attractions - walking distance to Fishermans Wharf and ferries.