Connected to the McCormick Place Convention Center
Modern rooms with work desks, iPod docking stations, and (some) great views of Lake Michigan
Large event facilities with huge ballroom
24-hour fitness center with sauna
Heated indoor pool and outdoor sundeck
Two restaurants, a cafe/market, and a bar with an outdoor patio
24-hour business center with integrated FedEx office
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Isolated location not close to tourist attractions
High food and beverage prices
No spa services
Fees for both valet- and self-parking
Located on the near South Side of Chicago, the Hyatt Regency is far from most of Chicago's attractions and is not within walking distance to any notable shopping, restaurants, or nightlife. It is, however, attached to McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America. Guests never need to set foot outside to attend events there, as a sky bridge connects the two enormous properties. The rooms, especially those on higher floors, offer great views of the city and Lake Michigan, and the hotel is filled with amenities for business travelers. For those who don't need to be near the convention center or Soldier Field, however, the fees, captive food prices, and driving distances will add up, especially when compared with business-friendly hotels closer to the heart of Chicago's downtown. For something completely different but in the same location as the Hyatt, the historic Wheeler Mansion just down the street has higher rates but offers free parking and breakfast in an intimate yet far more grand setting.
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Scene
High-rise towers connected to the largest convention center in North America
Renovated in 2013, the Hyatt Regency's two towers act as high-rise bedrooms for the vast McCormick Place Convention Center. A wide entryway leads to a front desk, which is back-lit by large glowing panels and built to accommodate large crowds. Attractive, wood-paneled walls temper the brightly lit ceilings and the highly polished floors. Plush lounge chairs and sectionals are arranged in conversational clusters in the lobby. Wide corridors and common spaces are filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows.
Location
Near the South Side, attached to McCormick Place
Located near Chicago's South Side, the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is connected by a sky bridge to the McCormick Place Convention Center. It's also near Soldier Field, which is about a 15-minute walk north and reached via a pedestrian bridge over the railway tracks. Little else is within walking distance, though taxis are always lined up in front of the hotel, and the No. 3 bus stops just outside, providing relatively easy access to downtown. The Magnificent Mile, an iconic stretch of North Michigan Avenue known for its upscale shopping and famous landmarks, is about a 15-minute drive. Midway International Airport is about a 20-minute drive, but allow at least 50-minutes (if not more than an hour during peak traffic times) to reach O'Hare International.
Rooms
Large, with convenient work desks and iPod docks
1,258 rooms, updated in 2013, are spread between two different towers. Each room is large with neutral decor, and natural wood accents that warm up gray carpets and curtains. All have the brand hallmark Hyatt Grand Bed (king, queen, or double), and some have sitting areas with small couches. Great desks have extra work space, built-in data/connectivity ports, and comfortable roller chairs. Renovated bathrooms include shower/tub combos and a slick separate sink and vanity. iPod docks, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and garbage disposal with integrated recycling bins are nice touches. Many rooms have views of downtown Chicago and/or Lake Michigan. Free Wi-Fi is standard.
Features
Large event facilities, indoor pool, large fitness center and sauna, multiple dining options
McCormick Place convention-goers couldn't ask for a more convenient lodging, especially with the connecting sky bridge, but the Hyatt also has its own event facility. It's dwarfed by North America's largest convention space to which it's connected, but multiple meeting rooms and an enormous ballroom totaling 50,000 square feet of flexible space make the hotel its own event destination. There's also a FedEx shipping and printing office inside the hotel's 24-hour business center (though FedEx is staffed only during the day). Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
The lack of dining in the area makes the pricey on-site food and drink options even more of a consideration. Four places to find sustenance are Forno, which serves paninis and pizza, Shor Chicago Grill for steaks and contemporary American grub, and the Daily Grind market for snacks, coffee, and other to-go options. The market also serves breakfast, offering such fast food standards as egg sandwiches and fruit cups. The bar serves appetizers and small plates to go with its cocktails, and has an outdoor patio with covered seating.
The heated indoor pool is on the small side, but the attached sundeck is a nice addition and makes the space feel larger. The spacious fitness center is open 24 hours a day and houses rows of treadmills, cardio bikes, and cross trainers. It has a locker room with nice showers and a small sauna.
