Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale

Did you ever have one of those times where you didn’t have any particular expectations of a hotel, and then . . . you loved it?

I recently visited Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is a category 4 World of Hyatt hotel, which I think is a good affordable luxury deal for this hotel. I had three free-night certificates, and there was a promotion for stays at Florida properties, so this seemed like a win-win situation. It was.

The hotel’s ambiance is sophisticated, but friendly and warm. I mean honestly, how can you not love a hotel that has a vending machine for champagne and a speakeasy tucked away in a hotel room? Plus,  the area around the hotel – Las Olas – and the riverwalk behind the hotel – are all really nice.

The lobby is modern and spacious. Check in was easy.

The hotel restaurant, The Harborwood Urban Kitchen & Bar, is also located on the lobby level. At check in we were given a coupon for two drinks here. This was also where breakfast was served each morning (complimentary for Globalist members).

Since I was using certificates for the stay, I was unable to apply a suite upgrade award, but was pleasantly surprised to learn that we had in fact been upgraded to the Centric Suite!

Here is a short video I made of the suite. I forgot to include the balcony in the video, but there are more photos below.

The living room:

Dave’s travel bass always accompanies us on our trips

Delicious macaroons and wine!

The bedroom.

The master bathroom. Everything was spotless!

It is always appreciated when a suite has a second bathroom!

The balcony.

Breakfast at the Harborwood was very good – we even had steak and eggs! My only suggestion, which I communicated to the hotel manager, was that the menu could use some side salads or vegetable options.

We also had dinner at the Harborwood one night. On Monday’s there’s a great burger & beer special.

The fitness center was clean and well equipped. I was happy to see two Peloton bikes, but was unhappy that they needed repair. I communicated this to the hotel as well and was informed that this would be addressed quickly.

The hotel pool is on the third floor. I liked the accent of the painted mural.

I didn’t get a chance to visit the hotel speakeasy bar as it was closed on Monday night, the night I wanted to go there. So now I have another good reason to return!!!