The Hyatt Regency Trinidad is a full-service waterfront hotel on Wrightson Road in Port of Spain, facing the Gulf of Paria on the edge of downtown. It is a large, modern property aimed at business travellers, Carnival visitors and holidaymakers who want a dependable base in the capital, with the usual comforts of a major international chain: air-conditioned rooms, a pool, restaurants and a bar, a fitness centre and conference space. The location is the main attraction. Downtown shops, the Brian Lara Promenade area and Independence Square are close, and Woodbrook with its Ariapita Avenue restaurants and bars is a short drive or a longer walk away, while Queen's Park Savannah and the Royal Botanic Gardens lie to the north. Rooms look over the city or the water, and the upper floors have broad views of the gulf and the hills behind the capital. For many visitors it is the most convenient large hotel for pairing city sights with early tour pick-ups.
Location and getting around
Wrightson Road runs along the harbour, and the hotel sits where the city meets the sea. That makes it a practical base for a trip that is mostly day tours, because pick-ups for the Caroni swamp, Maracas Bay, Pitch Lake and the north coast are all routine from the capital. Traffic around Port of Spain can be heavy at rush hour, so allow extra time for airport transfers, and ask the hotel to arrange a trusted driver or taxi.
The airport is a drive of roughly half an hour or more depending on traffic, and walking after dark is best avoided; use a taxi between the hotel and evening venues.
The stay itself
As a full-service property, the hotel offers the comforts business and leisure guests expect, including restaurants and a bar on site, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and meeting rooms. It is a good choice at Carnival time and during major events, when the capital fills and a large hotel near the centre is convenient for rehearsals, fetes and parades.
Families will find the room sizes and facilities comfortable, and couples can choose a higher floor for the views. Because facilities and room types change, check the hotel page for the current details before you book.
What to know before you book
This is a city hotel rather than a beach resort, so it suits travellers who want to see Port of Spain and take excursions. If a long beach holiday is the aim, pair a few nights here with a stay in Tobago.
Rates rise sharply around Carnival and during major conferences, so reserve early, check the cancellation terms and ask whether breakfast is included. Ask for a higher floor and a view of the water if that matters to you, and allow time at the airport on departure because road traffic can be slow.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront location on the Gulf of Paria
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓On-site restaurants and bar
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Meeting and event space
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Close to downtown and Woodbrook
- ✓Tour pick-ups from the capital
Good questions
Where is the hotel?+
On Wrightson Road in Port of Spain, on the waterfront edge of downtown, with Woodbrook a short drive away.
Is it a beach resort?+
No, it is a city hotel. For beaches, combine it with a stay in Tobago or day trips to Maracas Bay.
Is it a good base for Carnival?+
Yes, its central location suits rehearsals, fetes and parades, but reserve early because the capital fills up.
