Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South: Unremarkable

Some properties are so unremarkable that they only get a couple of quick sentences and a score. This would be one of those properties. The Hyatt Place properties I have stayed at are functional, but have a pretty low-end feel to them. It really is an AmeriSuites with a paint job. I think there is a saying about "putting lipstick on a pig"... well, you get what I'm saying.

The check-in experience took more time than it should have. The lobby is small and cluttered. The lobby/breakfast area/TV area/lounge occupy maybe 500 sq ft (no joke). The free breakfast in the morning is acceptable. Overall, out of 100 points available, the Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South scored a generous 70 points.

The next section covers the room, housekeeping, and the property in general. The room is a small functional suite. My room was generally clean, except for a fruit tray that was covered with something sticky. The bathroom is maybe the smallest I've ever seen. The bed was moderately comfortable. I do like the large, flat-screen TVs... very nice perk. Out of 170 points, the Hyatt Place MSP scored 104 points.

Section three I covered the workout area and restaurant/bar. The Hyatt scored a 60 out of 110 points. The workout area consisted of four aging cardio machines in a tiny room. I'm sure it's fine for some travelers, but not for anyone serious about fitness.

In the last section I covered the location and general comments. I gave the Hyatt Place a 24 out of 45 points in this category. The Hyatt Place MSP scored 258 out of 425 possible points. The property is low-end to average at best, but you get what you pay for. It works fine for a quick overnight near MSP airport. I really only continue to stay at this property so I get my Hyatt Gold Passport award points. The employees aren't up to the typical Hyatt standard. The Hyatt Place also gets a lot of traffic from Delta/Northwest flight crews.

Final thoughts: I wouldn't recommend for leisure travel, unless your budget dictates a low-cost option. This property gets a marginal "recommend" for business travel. Not one of Hyatt's best efforts. However, TheTravelBoss (my wife) likes to remind me that the road to amassing Gold Passport points for vacation-use is often paved with hotel stays I would rather forget. On a good note, this stay did help me earn my first "The Next Big Thing Free Night Award". For more information on this current Hyatt promotion: http://goldpassport.hyatt.com/gp/en/offers/you-choose-offer.jsp.

Happy travels,

The Travel Brain


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