Welcome to Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Resort and Villas. The resort has 289 guest rooms, including one and two bedroom beach view suites, exclusive Regency Club rooms, and luxurious one to four bedroom Villas. The British colonial design of the hotel is in keeping with the British roots of the Cayman Islands: discover a place where lush landscaping recalls English gardens; where the staff is genteel and polite; where sea-blue stucco walls form a collection of charming low-rise British colonial buildings. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Cayman_Islands/hyattgrandcayman/hotel/16/4/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:57:02 EST The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Resort and Villas, adjacent to the sparkling white sands of Seven Mile Beach, is the island's most complete resort, centerpiece to world-class services and all that Grand Cayman has to offer. The 289 deluxe guest rooms include new beach view suites, 85 Villas and two Regency Club buildings. The hotel has received a Four Diamond rating from AAA and is ranked, in Condé Nast Traveler, among the Top 20 Caribbean / Latin American Resorts in the 1999 Readers' Choice Awards Poll. The Hyatt Grand Cayman caters to the individual traveler, families and groups. What to expect: Set amid 90 acres, the resort draws both active families and couples. Younger guests tend to congregate on the beach and at beachfront pools; older couples seek out a large garden pool in the resort's main section (across the street from the beach). Older guests also favor golf-course villas in a section with three other pools. A skybridge connects the main section to the beach. Amenity highlights: Fine-grain sand runs 180 feet in front of the resort, part of famed Seven Mile Beach (actually 5.5 miles long). Two large pools and a 12-person spa tub are located between the resort's beachfront buildings and the sand. One pool features a swimup bar. Other amenities include a 24-hour Stay Fit Center, Red Sail Dive and Water sports operation, a full-service European Spa, and nine-hole Jack Nicklaus Golf Course. There are also two retail clothing stores on site. Restaurants include Hemingways and Bamboo (sushi and dancing). Lighter fare is served at the swimup/sit-up pool bar, and at Seven Mile Beach Bar and Grill. Insider tip: Bamboo restaurant offers complimentary sushi-making lessons Monday–Thursday evenings. Participants are permitted, but not required, to eat their creations. This five-story resort offers 53 suites. Each one-bedroom suite offers 640 square feet of living space, a king bed in the main bedroom, which is private from the living room, a large bathroom with double sinks and oversize tubs, a living room with a sofa bed, kitchenette, and dining table. All guest rooms feature: · Either a balcony or patio area · TV with remote control, cable movie channels · Mini bar · Telephones with voice mail and a message light · Computer data port for laptops · Individual climate control · Ceiling fans · Full bath amenities and hairdryer · AM / FM alarm clock · Coffee/tea maker · Complimentary in-room safe · Iron and ironing board · Umbrella · Electronic door locks · Electric outlets are the American-type 110 volts Non-smoking rooms are available. Check-in time is after 3PM, and check-out time is 12 noon. Turndown service is available on request. DINING: The critically acclaimed Hemingways is the place for inspired cuisine and panoramic sunsets. Bamboo is where the smart set gathers at sunset. Garden Loggia offers tantalizing fare and a unique ambience. Britannia Grille provides an outstanding chop house style menu and first-class service. Take a scenic ferry ride to Rum Point Restaurant and Rum Point Wreck Bar and Grill for fabulous seafood and West Indian specialties. The hotel provides kosher foods; however, it is necessary to inform the Executive Chef in advance that kosher food is required. BUSINESS CENTER: Our modern business center with high-speed Internet access is designed to provide you with an office away from home. In the center you will find the following productivity tools: · Three multimedia PCs with the extended suite of MS Office software · 256K ADSL Internet connection, accessed with Internet Explorer · An HP Laserjet 1200 printer connected to each PC, with paper supplies · An e-mail address for guest use at each PC · Laptop ports for Internet and printers. Please note that the Internet connection is hard-wired, so dialing directly into remote servers is not possible. · Telephone You can also connect your laptop to the Internet from your room. Locally, you must connect to Cable and Wireless, and the charge is $2.50 for the first minute and 65 cents for additional minutes. The connectivity speed ranges from 28K - 56K. If you need to connect directly to a remote server, this is possible, but at the International long distance rates. The charge for the business center is twenty dollars per day. We can arrange: · In-room PCs and printers · Presentation assistance · The services of a computer professional · Secretarial service · Copy, binding, and facsimile service · Local business information · Limousine service · Variety of additional services that you may require CONCIERGE SERVICES: · Airline reservations · Car, moped, and bicycle rental · Snorkeling and diving lessons · Dinner reservations · Babysitting - outside services will be available with a six-hour notice for booking and a minimum of four hours per service · Flowers · Language translation · Business services · VCR rentals BABY HYATT: The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman is the perfect place for families. We offer a wide array of items to make your stay more comfortable, especially with little ones. The following items are complimentary: · Strollers · High chairs · Cribs · Baby monitors · Playpens If there are any other items you require, please check with our Concierge. ACTIVITIES: There's plenty to keep you occupied while visiting us. Whether you're an exercise enthusiast, a shopping buff, or a relaxation addict, we've got just the right activity for you. With a spectacular setting on the 90-acre Britannia Golf Club, the Oceanside Beauty Spa and Salon is located at the center of all the island's attractions, including a private beach club on Seven Mile Beach, direct ferry access to Rum Point beaches and dining via Britannia Waterway; travel is easy, as the spa is located only 3 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Resort and Villas is the island's most complete resort, offering the island's only full-service spa with such special touches as a scalp massage for every guest enjoying a facial. Red Sail Sports is the Hyatt's own exclusive full water sports operation, located at the Hyatt Beach and at Rum Point. We have everything you need when it comes to fun in the sun activities, from catamaran sailing, diving, beach toys, to Red Hot resort wear, gifts and sundry items. Scuba Diving Enjoy the warm, crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. Red Sail Sports" offers a variety of packages for certified divers and those wishing to become certified. The Cayman Islands are blessed with an exceptional variety of marine environments, from breathtaking walls and shallow reefs bursting with color, to wrecks and spectacular waters. Begin a new adventure or advance your level of diving skills with a variety of dive activities. Below is a list of individual activities available: Two-tank morning boat dive, includes tanks and weights - West side - daily am Two-tank morning boat dive, includes tanks and weights - North side - daily am One-tank afternoon boat dive, includes tanks and weights - North side - daily pm One-tank Stingray City boat dive - daily pm One-tank night dive, includes tanks and weights Divers' companion on afternoon boat dive Snorkel trip off afternoon dive boat, includes equipment Scuba resort course to experience scuba - reservations suggested Open water referral course - reservations required Full certification course - reservations required Advanced open water certification course - reservations required The afternoon boat trips are also available to snorkelers. Introduction to scuba classes: Daily - 8:15PM A wide variety of scuba courses available such as: Refresher course Advanced rescue Specialty classes A full range of dive equipment is available for rental. Our video and photography center can provide you with everlasting memories of your wonderful dives in Cayman. Catamaran Sailing Set sail aboard the 65-foot Spirit of Poseidon, 65-foot Spirit of Ppalu, or 62-foot Spirit of Cayman located at the Hyatt dock. These state-of-the-art luxury catamarans are equipped with lounge seating, shade area, restrooms and huge sunbathing nets. Choose either a lunch or snorkeling adventure to the famous Stingray City, a cocktail sunset cruise or a romantic dinner sail with the Caribbean sky as your backdrop. Lunch / Snorkel Sail Enjoy a trip to Stingray City where you can snorkel with and pet large numbers of friendly southern stingrays and explore the nearby fringing coral reef. A sumptuous, gourmet, deli-style lunch, catered by the Hyatt, is served on board. Glass-bottom boat snorkel trips are available from Rum Point. Not available on Sundays. Sunset Sail Catch a beautiful Cayman sunset with this two-hour cocktail cruise, complete with full bar on board and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Hours Winter - 5:15PM to 7:15PM Summer - 5:30PM to 7:30PM Dinner Sail Dine under the stars with exquisite Caribbean fare catered by the Hyatt. This romantic candlelight dinner is a must! Hours 5:15 pm to 8:45 pm Spirit of Poseidon, Spirit of Ppalu, and Spirit of Cayman are also available for private charters such as weddings, birthdays or parties. Deep-Sea Fishing Private charters only. Full- or half-day charters are available. es Qualified instructors are available. Sail Boats Sun Fish boat - novice sailors - maximum two persons. GOLF: Visitors to Grand Cayman marvel at its mix of British and Caribbean cultures. This rare blend permeates the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman, including its centerpiece, the Britannia Golf and Beach Club. This Scottish-style course designed by Jack Nicklaus is actually three courses in one. Off the regulation tees, it plays as a par-35, nine-hole course. Play the additional nine greens and tees, and it's a par-57, 18-hole executive course. Or you can tee up the revolutionary restricted-flight "Golden Bear Cayman Ball" and play a par-71, 18-hole round. Reminiscent of legendary courses such as Royal Troon, Turnberry and Berkdale on the other side of the Atlantic, Nicklaus has sculpted a picturesque course with a Scottish flair, featuring grassy mounds, rolling dunes, lakes and oversized bunkers. The course has all the natural challenges and hazards of a traditional seaside or links layout. On some holes blind tee shots, pot bunkers and two-tiered greens test the golfer. On the 5th hole, the tee shot must carry over the Caribbean Sea, while on the breathtaking 562-yard hole 9, three different shots will carry you over water hazards. No matter how you play, you'll truly enjoy this unique and challenging course. Coffee and tea are served in the lobby each morning. Tea and cookies are served each afternoon. Hemingways Restaurant - Oceanside dining; Cuban-style atmosphere. Air-conditioned dining room under peaked wood ceiling; palm-shaded terrace seating. Lunch specialties include Maine lobster wrap; coconut/peppercorn-crusted tuna. Dinner specialties feature crisp yellowtail snapper, mushroom-crusted rack of lamb, passion-fruit flan. Tapas; frozen cocktails served as well. Tiki torches lit at night. Bamboo - Asian restaurant/sushi bar near beach. Dinner and drinks served. Menu choices include Korean-spiced tuna, duck salad, and baked scallops. Sushi-making lessons Monday–Thursday evenings. Island music and jazz sessions featured some evenings. Seven Mile Beach Bar and Grill - Features panoramic views of Seven Mile Beach and the Caribbean Sea; Cayman sunsets. Frozen drinks and lighter fare served. Swimup/walk-up oceanfront pool bar. Casual. Type: Resort No. of Rooms: 289 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Cayman_Islands/hyattgrandcayman/hotel/16/4/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:57:02 EST