This Hyatt Place follows along the new updated designs and concept of this newer brand of the Hyatt Family.
The appeal is to savvy, younger business travelers, to give Hyatt something to compete in business categories against Hilton's, Holiday Inn and Starwood brands. The design is modern, with service minimized to the essentials for well seasoned business travellers, like a small bar, breakfast area, 2 room split suite with euro-type decor with male color tones, self check-in kiosks, and 42 inch Plasma TV with HD programs.
This one is a good value, as it is located in OldTown Scottsdale, just a couple of blocks from a large choice of trendy bars and restaurants, and not far from the Scottsdale Art district.
Most of the Hyatt Places are located east of the Missisippi, and only 3 or 4 in California so far. Starwood has responded with a newer, similar concept, called their "aLoft" brand, with the same trendy hip loft like concept.
I got a rate of $134, which isn't bad for the beginning of SnowBird season, when rates creap higher in the Valley, especially in Scottsdale.