Due to a last minute flight change, I needed to spend a night at DFW to make a connection from an international flight to a domestic flight on American Airlines. When I initially searched for DFW hotels, I limited my choices to the Hyatt Regency DFW and the Grand Hyatt DFW. The Grand Hyatt was about 30% more expensive but after reviewing TripAdvisor I realized the extra cost was worth it.
After clearing customs, I simply took a nearby elevator to the lobby of the Grand Hyatt DFW. Check-in was simple and I was in the room very quickly. The oversized elevators were great since I had a lot of luggage.
My room was a deluxe king on the 8th floor and it was spacious. Having just arrived from London, I was ready to do the minimum that would get me into the bed and allow me to sleep. The extra-high ceilings meant the curtains were also extra-high but the rods made it easy to close them. I had a view over the parking area and never heard outside noises. The Hyatt bed was as comfortable as usual and I immediately went to sleep.
When I woke I realized it was daylight but the curtains kept the room sufficiently dark. Even though there was no coffee maker in the room, there was a card stating you could ask for one or simply go to the lobby for a fresh cup of Illy coffee. Good coffee!
Went to the lobby for breakfast and was impressed with the modern, miminal decor of the lobby restaurant. Breakfast was great - they had really cool coffee/tea cups. The breakfast I ordered could have fed a family of four. The server kept refilling the glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice. Nice selection of newspapers, too. Breakfast could not have been better and it was included in my AAA rate.
Returning to the room for a shower I realized the bathroom was also spacious. Double sink, tub, separate shower. Plenty of hot water and enough towels.
The entire time I was at the hotel, I could not believe this was in my terminal. This hotel really allows you to escape the airport.
Checked out at noon and took the elevator to the terminal. The check-in counter for domestic flights (American) was unbelievably close.
I'm glad I paid the extra for the Grand Hyatt because I did not have to catch a shuttle to a hotel. The convienence was well worth the extra dollars to me. The hotel was clean, quiet, and comfortable. I would stay at this hotel again and wish all Hyatts could be this nice and well-run.
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