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<\/a><\/p>\nWhen Scott invited me out for the soiree, the invite also included staying at his Park Avenue apartment with him and his family. It was a generous offer and one I gladly took. About week later he called and let me know that on the evening of December 31st his sister in-law was in town and would need the guest bed for that one night. I completely understood, but shoot, that evening was going to be expensive in New York.<\/p>\n
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New York for New Year’s – An unexpected invitation<\/a>
\nGetting There: Delta it is<\/a>
\nReview: Delta Regional First Class \u2013 Sacramento to Los Angeles<\/a>
\nReview: Delta Transcontinental Business Class \u2013 Los Angeles to New York<\/a>
\nReview: Park Hyatt New York, New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a>
\nInterlude: New York<\/a>
\nReview: LGA Centurion Lounge<\/a>
\nReview: Delta Domestic First Class \u2013 New York to Minneapolis<\/a>
\nReview: Delta Domestic First Class \u2013 Minneapolis to Sacramento<\/a><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
I started looking at rates and everything was going for $600 and up. I would bite the bullet if I needed to, but then I noticed that Hyatt had a\u00a0redemption available at the Andaz 5th avenue for 25K. This was for a $725 room rate. Having stayed at this great property in the past it seemed to be a good solution.<\/p>\n
I then checked other NY Hyatt properties and was very surprised about the other redemptions available.\u00a0The Hyatt Time Square also had a 25K standard room listed. The rate for that evening was $940. I found this down right shocking for New Year\u2019s Eve, one of the busiest nights of the year. I then checked Park Hyatt New York. Bingo. Rooms were going for $990 per night, but also could be redeemed for 30K in Hyatt points. On New Year\u2019s Eve. This was a no brainer. I\u2019ve wanted to check this property out for a while and considering everything I had going on it would be a good location to stay for the evening.<\/p>\n
Susan was actually kind of jealous. \u201cYou\u2019re redeeming 30K in points for a romantic evening by yourself!\u201d she exclaimed. \u201cSweetness, it\u2019s for the online review.\u201d I replied back.\u00a0 \u201cWhatever\u201d she said as she walked away. Actually she was right to be a little jealous.<\/p>\n
The Park Hyatt New York is located off of Seventh Avenue and is only a couple blocks to Central Park. On the evening of December 31st I arrived at approximately 6:30pm and despite the holiday there wasn\u2019t much traffic.<\/p>\n
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Front entry to Park Hyatt New York<\/p>\n
The associate working the entry floor desk was a pleasant young lady and welcomed me to the hotel. She directed me to the third floor where the check in desk is located. The ground floor entry lobby was impressive.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n![\"IMG_4717\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4717-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"IMG_4697\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4697-1024x768.jpg?resize=940%2C705\")
<\/a><\/p>\nGround floor lobby<\/p>\n
After taking the elevator up there was a restaurant and bar located on the third floor. It was decorated for New Year\u2019s and\u00a0it was fun to be there. There is also a reception lounge \/ hang out area and they were serving hot cider.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n3rd floor lobby area<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n3rd floor reception lounge<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHot cider anyone<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n![\"IMG_4695\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4695-1024x768.jpg?resize=940%2C705\")
<\/a><\/p>\n3rd floor restaurant and bar<\/p>\n
Upon reaching the 3rd floor lobby the associate quickly processed my check in. I had asked if any upgrades were available and she indicated that they had put me in the best room available, the Park King Deluxe. She did offer me a diamond amenity of two $25 credits at the hotel bar, which I used later.<\/p>\n
![\"IMG_4691\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4691-1024x768.jpg?resize=940%2C705\")
<\/a><\/p>\nElevator landing<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSmall hall way to my room<\/p>\n
Upon entering the room I was impressed. It was spacious and had a modern clean design I\u2019ve come to expect with Park Hyatt\u2019s.<\/p>\n
![\"IMG_4676\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4676-1024x768.jpg?resize=940%2C705\")
<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
![\"IMG_4679\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4679-1024x768.jpg?resize=940%2C705\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPark Hyatt Deluxe King<\/p>\n
![\"IMG_4708\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4708-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\")
<\/a><\/p>\nMini Bar<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWell stocked!<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPark Hyatt Book<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCloset<\/p>\n
I really love all the Park Hyatt bathrooms I\u2019ve ever had the luxury of enjoying.<\/p>\n
![\"IMG_4723\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4723-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPark Hyatt commode room<\/p>\n
![\"IMG_4726\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4726-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPark Hyatt rain shower<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n![\"IMG_4684\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_4684-1024x768.jpg?resize=940%2C705\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPark Hyatt bathroom<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPark Hyatt Bathtub<\/p>\n
My friend Scott showed up 30 minutes later after I checked in. The Ground floor lobby called and asked if I could send him up. It felt similar to New York doorman service and I appreciated the professionalism. After enjoying the evening out I came home to following sweet notes.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGround floor lobby<\/p>\n After taking the elevator up there was a restaurant and bar located on the third floor. It was decorated for New Year\u2019s and\u00a0it was fun to be there. There is also a reception lounge \/ hang out area and they were serving hot cider.<\/p>\n 3rd floor lobby area<\/p>\n 3rd floor reception lounge<\/p>\n Hot cider anyone<\/p>\n 3rd floor restaurant and bar<\/p>\n Upon reaching the 3rd floor lobby the associate quickly processed my check in. I had asked if any upgrades were available and she indicated that they had put me in the best room available, the Park King Deluxe. She did offer me a diamond amenity of two $25 credits at the hotel bar, which I used later.<\/p>\n Elevator landing<\/p>\n Small hall way to my room<\/p>\n Upon entering the room I was impressed. It was spacious and had a modern clean design I\u2019ve come to expect with Park Hyatt\u2019s.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Park Hyatt Deluxe King<\/p>\n Mini Bar<\/p>\n Well stocked!<\/p>\n Park Hyatt Book<\/p>\n Closet<\/p>\n I really love all the Park Hyatt bathrooms I\u2019ve ever had the luxury of enjoying.<\/p>\n Park Hyatt commode room<\/p>\n Park Hyatt rain shower<\/p>\n Park Hyatt bathroom<\/p>\n Park Hyatt Bathtub<\/p>\n My friend Scott showed up 30 minutes later after I checked in. The Ground floor lobby called and asked if I could send him up. It felt similar to New York doorman service and I appreciated the professionalism. After enjoying the evening out I came home to following sweet notes.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n