Pluses & Minuses of The Hyatt House Vacaville

Beautiful But Needs Adjustments to its Accessible Rooms

My Dear Polite Travelers

I recently read about a new Hyatt House and since I needed a short brain-tidy-vaca near my home base in Davis, CA, I ventured twenty miles west to the sprawling city of Vacaville, the shopping mecca of our general area.

The Lobby/Bar/Restaurant

Walking into the lobby, I noted calming tones, striking art, décor, and welcoming faces. The registration staff was delightful and efficient.

The attractive bar and eating area are tastefully decorated and have ample seating areas. In fact, the entire area was so lovely that I brought many of those decorating ideas home with me.

The restaurant’s menu was limited and similar to what is typically found at bars: hamburgers, pizzas… etc. I ordered a hamburger which was delivered overcooked. Grr…

Accessible Room 133

First off, this is a gorgeous room filled with outstanding artwork. It includes a kitchenette, small dining table, a couch, a television on a swivel, and a spacious bath. It’s very similar to a suite. There are few telltale signs that this is an accessible room.

The only problem with the room is the shower area. Granted, it is a walk-in shower—bravo. However, the built-in toiletries and shower controls are too high on the wall for those using the built-in seat. Luckily, my hubby isn’t in a wheelchair. But he does have mobility issues, and the toiletries were too high for him to reach. Huge, but common failure with hotel properties.

Pool & Gym

I didn’t have time to explore these two perks on this trip, but I did peek in. The pool was large with handicap access. And the gym was well-appointed for the size of this hotel. Plenty of machines and room to sweat.

Will I return?

If in the area, I would absolutely return. I enjoyed my stay immensely and look forward to exploring more Hyatt Houses in other cities.

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