Cosplay Hyatt O’Hare

It was impossible not to admire the trouble they went to.20171216_105111The Hyatt is clearly ideal for this sort.IMG_20171216_103746226_BURST000_COVER

Minus 15 outside but no one here is cold.IMG_20171216_110311272No ice inside to slip or roll on.IMG_20171216_110149553_BURST000_COVER

He grew larger before our eyes.IMG_20171215_231125054IMG_20171216_103448091After checking in we had to venture around to count characters.20171216_110444 IMG_20171216_112350132 IMG_20171216_105508438 IMG_20171216_110238815We wondered how comfortable they were.IMG_20171215_220517849 IMG_20171215_220520899

Appeared lively or…IMG_20171216_110219915_BURST000_COVER IMG_20171215_220505003 IMG_20171216_105419250_BURST000_COVER IMG_20171216_112333369… just relaxing a spell.

Hyatt Regency O’Hare

The Hyatt Regency at O’Hare was picked for our stopover because I liked the look of the lobby.20171216_102259_002 (1) IMG_20171215_230639678

If we did not feel like retiring when we arrived, I thought it might offer options for us to get a few steps in before bed. From Google Maps, it looks like it has a greenbelt or green space to stroll in behind the hotel. IMG_20171216_111234069

It is a huge hotel and there are plenty of floors to explore to reach pedometer goals if you don’t want to go outside, and there are loads of nooks to sit a spell.IMG_20171216_112451702 IMG_20171216_112534291 IMG_20171216_112643260

It is very cold in Chicago this time of year, but it was nice to see the Christmas décor- and the Gingerbread house/zoo/village that the staff created was brilliant!IMG_20171216_105633833

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Our impression was that we were among a clever staff and creative people. We were thrilled because there were a bunch of characters trawling all over the hotel that were there for a cosplay event. Although the two of us would not be motivated to go to one, it was a captivating way to spend an evening at a hotel during a cold time of year. Plenty of entertainment and no need to step outside into the cold.20171215_220403_001 (1)

The kids looked like they were really enjoying themselves and had put a great deal of effort into their costumes. Everywhere we turned they were lurking. We took the lift to several floors and did not see any repeat characters.20171216_111925_002 IMG_20171216_112325247

For dinner we found a quiet table at the bar. The drinks and pub food were good. Shared a shuttle with a flight attendant the next day to the airport and she said “something is always going on at this Hyatt ”.IMG_20171215_221441803 IMG_20171215_220531333 IMG_20171215_230718283

The room did not have a view – not a surprise for an airport hotel, but the bed was comfortable. Our room was in the executive wing. There was a soothing sleep machine in the room. The area of the hotel we were in was pretty quiet but I was concerned we would hear the kids in the corridor during the night. Happily, all we heard was an occasional door opening in the morning.

We felt we got a lot more for our money than at the Hilton where we stayed on the way back. The Hyatt offers a variety for breakfast including omelets made to order. It makes you feel a bit better about spending your money. I did not option for an omelet – my breakfast was okay. The server was very keen.IMG_20171215_220334981 20171215_220348_001 (1) IMG_20171216_111913968

If we are staying at O’Hare again I definitely would like to stay at the Hyatt, if they offer a good price, It clearly attracts those attending events at the Hyatt or conference center. I hope they will offer rates for those of us that enjoy the Hyatt, but still would like a good price for just a stopover and a meal. As it is not the main event and staying near to an airport is not that appealing generally…I would like to see an option that includes breakfast, evening appetizers and a drink for two under $150 for members. I booked in August for a December stay. Hotels in Vancouver have rewarded us with vouchers for drinks and meals. We still end up spending money buying additional drinks etc, but feel better about getting a great deal. :-)IMG_20171215_230953358 IMG_20171216_110353322_BURST000_COVER_TOP