Review: Alila Villas Uluwatu

The Alila Villas Uluwatu is a fairly new resort in Bali, as it just opened about 10 years ago. But let us tell you from our first hand experience, the resort is in excellent condition and you will probably think that it is brand-new. The common areas and the villas both have been well cared for.

Hotel Opening: Grand Hyatt at SFO

The Grand Hyatt at SFO is now open. The hotel is the only on-airport hotel at San Francisco International Airport. The Grand Hyatt at SFO sits on 4.2-acres and features 351 rooms including 22 suites.

Upcoming Property: Alila Encinitas (San Diego)

Hyatt acquired the Alila brand as part of the Two Roads Hospitality Acquisition. Currently, outside of Asia, the only Alila resort is Ventana Big Sur, which is an Alila Resort. But that will change in the next few years with the addition of the Encinitas Beach Resort Alila in the San Diego area.

New Brand: Caption by Hyatt

In September, Hyatt announced a new brand, Caption by Hyatt. Caption by Hyatt is Hyatt’s 20th brand. Caption by Hyatt will be a upscale, select service brand, likely positioned somewhere between a Hyatt Place and Hyatt Centric.

Our Opinion: Hyatt Needs a better footprint in…

Over the past several years, Hyatt has done a great job expanding their footprint, particularly on the luxury side of the market. But Hyatt is still considerably smaller than Hilton and Marriott (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing). And there are a few cities which Hyatt could use a better presence. Here are a few cities that could use some love from Hyatt.