Hyatt Regency Jersey City

New York City
Written By Alex G
Man standing in front of Manhattan skyline in hotel room

Jersey City, outside of NYC

Hyatt Regency Jersey City is located on the water, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Many of the rooms offer beautiful views of the NYC skyline, with nearly floor-to-ceiling windows. This property is a great option if you’re looking to save cash or points during a visit to NYC.

HYATT LOYALTY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Globalists receive complimentary breakfast at the restaurant on site, or room service at no extra charge.

  • Suite Upgrade Awards (SUAs) are accepted for the Hudson River Suite.

  • Complimentary valet or self-parking for Globalists on award stays.

  • No Regency Club.

HOTEL BRAND OVERVIEW

  • Hyatt Regency hotels are popular among business travelers as they often host conferences and meetings due to their large size. However, they also frequently attract families as they tend to include a full set of amenities and supply of suites.

  • This hotel was full of guests attending events. It’s a popular wedding venue, given the beautiful Manhattan skyline view. As a result, suite availability on weekends can be difficult to come by during wedding season.

Exterior view of Hyatt Regency, with Manhattan skyline visible in background

The hotel is a popular location for weddings, given its location on the Hudson River, suites, private dining rooms, and ballroom

BOOKING

  • This is a Hyatt category 4 (out of 8), meaning a stay here requires 15,000 Hyatt points per night at the standard rate. Cash rates are typically around $250 to $400 per night.

  • I opted to book a standard King room with a Hyatt Free Night Award. As a result, I could not apply a Suite Upgrade Award (awards cannot be combined). Category 1-4 Free Night Awards cannot be redeemed in Manhattan, as all hotels are category 5 or greater.

LOCATION

  • This Hyatt Regency is located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

  • If you’re looking to visit Manhattan, the fastest option is to hop on the PATH train. The Exchange Place station is located nearly right next door to the hotel. From there, you’ll be one stop away (5 minutes) from World Trade Center. If you’re looking to go to Times Square, you can then take the NYC Subway directly north on the 2/3 train (10 minutes).

  • The immediate area around the hotel is not the best for foodies, relative to Manhattan. But if you don’t want to go into the city, you can find a few quick bites, coffee shops, and sit-down options within a 10 minute walking radius.

View of Jersey City skyline and Hudson River

Hyatt Regency Jersey City (the orange building) is right on the Hudson River

Turnstiles for access to NJ PATH train

The hotel is one rail stop away (5 min) from World Trade Center in Manhattan

CHECK IN

  • I arrived at the hotel around noon, before the official check-in time of 4:00pm. They were able to check me into a King Bed City View right away. Unfortunately there was no suite availability, which I had expected after checking the Hyatt app that morning.

  • The lobby is full of natural light, with views of the Hudson River and Manhattan. The onsite restaurant and bar are located on the same floor.

Man checking into hotel with World of Hyatt sign next to him

I arrived at noon and was able to check in 4 hours early

Dining room with windows through which Hudson River can be seen

The lobby was full of natural light, with windows covering the building

ROOM

  • Immediately upon entering the room, my favorite part was the view. There were nearly floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline. You could even open the window slightly. Two seats and a small table are situated in front of the windows, so you can enjoy the view with a cup of coffee or glass of wine.

  • The size of the room was above the average of what you’d find in Manhattan, at about 400-450 square feet.

  • The bathroom had a shower/bathtub. As is the case in Hyatt Regency hotels, the brand of shampoo, soap, etc. they offer is Pharmacopia.

  • There was a desk with two bottles of complimentary water on it, as well as a mini fridge that you can use to chill drinks or food. A safe was located above the fridge.

  • There was no robe or slippers in the closet, but they did have one luggage rack and an iron.

  • You can see signs of aging in the room, but nothing that bothered me. The only annoying aspect was the very small size of the TV, which you can’t really see when sitting in bed. It did have Chromecast, though.

Man sitting in chair with legs crossed, smiling and looking out through window through which Hudson River can be seen

My favorite feature of the room was the view of the Manhattan skyline

King bed with dark wood headboard and bedside table with phone on it

You can enjoy the beautiful view from bed

Hotel room with office desk and small television

The TV was very small but had Chromecast

Two plastic water bottles, ice bucket, and coffee maker

Two complimentary water bottles were in the room

Black mini fridge and in-room safe

A mini fridge and safe were in the room; you can see some of the wear here

Bathroom with toiler, one sink, and bathtub

You can take a bath or shower

Three small bottles in the shower: shampoo, conditioner, and body wash

Pharmacopia products can be found in the bathroom

AMENITIES

  • The restaurant onsite is Vu, which offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. It offers food such as burgers, pastas, and salads.

  • The hotel has both a gym and pool with beautiful views of the Hudson River. The gym is small, but open 24/7.

  • There is a ballroom on the top floor, which is used by the weddings frequently happening here.

Bar with stools

The restaurant onsite, Vu, has a dining room and bar on the same floor as the lobby

Stationary bikes and treadmill set against window with view of water

A small gym open 24/7 has nice views of the water

Pool with glass door showing hours of operation (6:00am to 10:00pm)

A pool can be found next to the gym, also with beautiful views

SERVICE

  • Given that my stay was only one night, my interaction with staff was limited. My experience with the Front Desk was positive, as they immediately recognized my Globalist status upon my early check-in and worked to find me an available, superior room.

NEARBY ACTIVITIES

  • NYC has an endless list of activities, most of which are easily accessible via the subway system.

  • The closest point of Manhattan to Jersey City is the west side of Lower Manhattan. There, you can spend a few hours at the 9/11 Museum, shop at the Oculus, or hop on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.

Manhattan skyline at night with two lights in the sky representing Twin Towers on 9/11

There is plenty to see and do in NYC - you can see the World Trade Center directly across the water from the hotel, and on 9/11, the lights representing the Twin Towers

SUMMARY

  • Hyatt Regency Jersey City is a great option during a trip to NYC if you’re looking to do any of the following: save on cash or points, redeem a Hyatt Free Night Award, stay in a more spacious room (relative to Manhattan), drive a car to the hotel and park, or enjoy a room with a view. There is also a Hyatt House almost right next door. I prefer the Regency for its Globalist benefits and views, but the House can be preferable for people without status looking for complimentary breakfast or a kitchenette.

Alex G
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