City: Albuquerque, NM

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (505) 842-1234

Address: 330 Tijeras NW

Description: A smart AAA Four Diamond–rated hotel in the heart of Downtown, the Hyatt Regency has 395 guest rooms with city or mountain views. The pyramid top of the 20-story tower is an Albuquerque landmark over Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza, and the hotel is adjacent to the Albuquerque Convention Center. Guest rooms have something of a glamorous and streamlined updated art deco look and feature Hyatt Grand Beds with fine linens, 25-inch or larger TVs with cable/satellite and video on demand, Hyatt iPod stereo, armchair with ottoman, a good-size work desk, cordless phones, and Portico bathroom products. There are also chic suites and a presidential suite. An elegant atrium lobby has a light and airy palm court feeling, with a comfortable seating area that’s great for casual meetings or people watching. Around the lobby are gift stores, a Starbucks, and the hotel lounge bar Bolo’s Saloon with beautiful stained glass panels. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in McGrath’s Bar And Grill (although the restaurant is quite refined, it’s named for one Lizzie McGrath, who presided over a bordello near here in the city’s wilder west days). There is a year-round rooftop pool with hot tubs and great views and a well-equipped 24-hour gym and sauna. Other amenities include a full-service business center and concierge services. There are four smoking rooms. Wireless Internet access is $9.95 a day. Valet parking is $16 per night, and self-parking is $12, both with in/out privileges.