Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Mountain View | 1 Bedroom Suite
Introduction
This brand new property features over 160+ guest rooms and is Hyatt’s first Centric property in Silicon Valley. As a category 5 property, this requires 20,000 points for a free night. Due to the Covid-19 environment, the rates were incredibly reasonable and we ended up paying cash per night.
Centrally located in the heart of the new mega complex in Mountain View, the Hyatt Centric pays homage to Silicon Valley’s fabled history, with various installations and design references that harkened back to the time of motifs and symbols of the beginnings of technology.
Everything is within walking distance with various restaurants and supermarkets all within a 5 minute walking reach. Pacific Catch, Paul Martin’s Grill, Safeway, Walmart and Target are just a few places around this mega complex.
Check-In
The service during check-in and check-out was fantastic, contrary to some of the comments I found via Tripadvisor or Yelp. Since I was checking in two rooms for the weekend, I rushed over to get the keys around the afternoon. Chris (AGM) was incredibly helpful in getting my reservations settled and even prompted an upgrade to the 1 Bedroom Suite. In addition, the front desk staff was incredibly friendly and made sure we had all we needed, including checking to see if we had enough towels or toiletries during our stay.
The VIP Suite with King Bed (516)
To say this suite is huge is somewhat an understatement.
Hardwood floors are accented with dramatic area rugs and the two-toned window curtain blinds. Our bedroom was immaculate and had a headboard that offered full charging points, both 120v and USB entry points. Along with an array of custom closets and TVs, as well as various expensive furniture in the dining room, this suite felt like home.
The high ceilings definitely made the suite feel bigger than the factual 600+ square feet. It definitely felt like a brand-new furnished luxury apartment. My wife and I had a blast enjoying the dining room table during dinner and utilizing the living room for entertainment.
The bathroom felt more Park Hyatt than a Centric, which was a very good thing. Drybar buttercup blow dryers are included in every room, and the massive soaking tub made for a great way to unwind, both for my wife and my corgi. In addition, there was also an additional powder room in the dining room, which was a great touch and welcoming feature for the suite.
Toiletries were the Gilchrist & Soames Beekind brand, which was not bad, but not as fragrant as the other brands that the Hyatt Centrics used to carry. Other than that, I really loved the bathroom design and have no complaints about it.
One minor complaint (and this is with most CA hotels) is the weak water pressure in the shower, but with a waterfall shower head, I was quick to forgive the water pressure.
On the 2nd floor, the Hyatt Centric has a nice mini pool along with a hot tub, which was closed during our stay. However, the pool was open during certain hours and restricted to a volume set of individuals. There was a patio and walkthrough for people to venture out and enjoy, which again is a nice plus for the CA sunshine we get here in the Bay Area.
The hotel gym was more than adequate and quite packed with all the latest equipment, such as a peloton and various free weights.
Summary
The Hyatt Centric Mountain View gets an absolute recommend from Little Boy From Taiwan! From the fantastic location to the new hotel atmosphere and vibe to the superb customer service, this hotel definitely has brought a dominant Hyatt into the Bay Area.
