Hyatt - Hyatt Regency Jersey City

and attentive, but we're beyond grateful for it.

ream of questions for months! She was incredibly organized and went above and beyond us for to make sure everything about our day was perfect and special. She is amazing and if you get to work with her, you will be in great hands! The Hyatt in general has unmatched views- my guests have not stopped telling me how incredible the venue was as a whole. The views are incredible, the ballroom is magical and there is nothing I would have changed. If you are looking to have your wedding in Jersey City, LOOK NO FURTHER!!! This is the place to do it at!

e food was delicious. Melissa is super organized and executed our events without a hitch. She'll give you her honest assessment on the space and what other vendors will bring to the table.

reception (open plan and no columns in the space). When we visited the venue we immediately knew we wanted to get married there. The space and views are amazing! Nicole Johnson, our wedding specialist at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City, was so helpful throughout the entire planning process. She was always responsive and quickly answered any questions we had along the way. She made the planning process so smooth. It was all so organized! We also contracted a hotel room block and a farewell brunch for the day following our wedding. When we arrived at the hotel, we were met by Daniel, our wedding butler. We totally underestimated his role for our wedding day. He was absolutely amazing! He made sure everything was moving along according to schedule, everyone was in the right place at the right time, that we stayed hydrated and had something to eat all day, and he even fixed a problem with the wedding gown! We didn't have a first dance routine, just planned to wing it when time came. Daniel gave us a few dance step suggestions that made our first dance better than we planned. The food and drinks were delicious! We loved every minute of our wedding at the Hyatt. It was all so perfect! We were so happy to have had our wedding at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City. Nicole, Daniel and the entire Hyatt team were wonderful to work with.

ding coordinators). In addition to them you get your own personal butler who handles all your requests the day of the wedding. Can't say enough it was awesome.

ly blown away from the time they arrived at the venue. The rooms were clean and not to mention beautifully set up. Thanks to the entire staff for making this an experience we will never forget! 💕

e, and ultra-organized. They and their team are true professionals with a clear passion and talent for what they do. Each step of the planning process was made so clear and simple, we enjoyed every second of it. And what is more, each member of the Hyatt team you meet are the same way: so kind, and so polished - and that goes for every time we’ve visited for a Sunday breakfast, weekend evening drinks, and our wedding weekend. The reception staff, the restaurant staff and bartenders, the valet team - all really represent the best. Both Nicole and Melissa were on hand and incredible the day of the wedding, but really that day our main point of contact was Daniel. We loved him and cannot say enough about him. Oh wow, does he know how to make what can be a hectic morning into a total breeze. He was such a beautiful and vital part of our wedding day, we are so grateful to him. With a quick wit and charm, he is patient, knowledgeable and so competent - he perfectly coordinated our photographer, the guest buses, the limos, moving us (separately) into the suite on the day-of, our band - everything. He brought us some cocktail hour goodies while Mike and I enjoyed a quiet moment on our suite balcony looking down at our guests enjoying themselves, made sure we got special poses in pictures based on his experience, helped us to navigate the cake cutting (we wanted to cut it, but without breaking up the party, so he guided us just as dinner was ending), loads of other things, and most memorable of all: saved the day before our first dance! When we visited the reception space just before the guests came up, we realized the dancefloor was as slick against Mikes brand new tux shoes. We panicked, knowing he couldn’t possibly dance that way - but Daniel quickly said “I know what to do, we’ve got this.” Drawing on his years as a dancer and actor, dipped a napkin in Coca Cola and coated the soles of Mikes shoes and let them dry for a minute... complete success. We sailed through our dance, and enjoyed every second. The food and alcohol at the Hyatt are top of the line. The food really is incredible - we cannot day enough about the chef. The tasting was a blast and it was hard to narrow down to our favorites (went with ribeye and hazelnut apricot chicken,), and the hors d’oeuvres were all divine. The cake from Carlos (carrot cake for 2 layers and chocolate ganache/fresh strawberries for the other) was included in the package and was beautiful and delicious - so soft and fresh. We had guests from around the world visiting for our wedding - and everyone is still raving about the incredible time they had! It was the best time, and we will cherish each memory. The view, the ballroom, guestrooms, lobby bar, staff, and everything about this hotel is perfect. The team are incredibly hard working and excellent at their jobs - we absolutely recommend them for weddings and all other events. They were a big part in making our wedding day perfect - thank you! -Kathleen and Michael

comfortable and answered all of our questions (even the repeats!). Melissa's enthusiasm is contagious, and we were in good hands every step of the way. I can barely express how helpful she was throughout the whole process. She deserves a raise for all of the extra work that she puts in, I don't know how she manages it all! When it came to the tasting, it was like hanging out with a friend that just happened to know absolutely everything about weddings. I couldn't imagine a better, or more beautiful experience! As the day approached, Melissa went over every detail, and accommodated every request so that there was nothing to stress about. There is not one thing that she wasn't able to make happen, including a surprise friend flying in, a custom drink change, perfect Christmas decor and much much more! Melissa is THE BEST. The hotel itself is stunning; modern and fresh. The views cannot be understated. The Manhattan Ballroom on the 9th Floor was absolutely the perfect urban setting of our dreams. The food is absolutely out of this world. Friends are still raving about it. Forget what you may think about "hotel food." This is food worthy of five stars and just happens to be in a hotel. DANIEL. I heard so much about him before I had the pleasure of meeting him, and STILL he exceeded all expectations. He played an essential role, one that I truly didn't anticipate the importance of. He coordinated everything so that we didn't have to worry. He was truly there for US, the bride and groom, he helped shield us from the stressors of the day (ALL OF THEM) so that we could have the day and night of our lives. I can't speak highly enough of him, there are not enough words or enough space! Thank you to the entire incredible team!

g process so easy breezy for us. Melissa made our dream wedding a reality. Her expertise and logistical prowess really made for a seamless flow of events on the day of our wedding and having her coordinate your wedding is probably the single biggest perk of choosing this incredible venue. Our butler, Daniel, was also amazing – we really did not lift a finger the day of the wedding, and our glasses were always full It's not an inexpensive venue, but for what you get, the value is great. They throw in lots of fun extras (e.g., the wedding cake from Carlos' bakery (which generally retail for over 2K), the cake tasking, the food/beverage tasking, beautiful room for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready in the morning of the wedding (with breakfast and mimosas), honeymoon suite (the Ellis Suite) for bride and groom the night of the wedding, etc.). The main draw for us was the incredible location (omg, THE VIEW), and while we didn’t initially book the venue for the food, our tasting was after we booked it, the food was absolutely superb. This we learned at our tasting, which was a total blast – come hungry AND thirsty!! And everyone, including us, devoured the cocktail hour delights and salad and entre on the big day. Tons of compliments from guests that the filet mignon was cooked to perfection, etc. We married in January, so weather was a concern, but we lucked out and got a clear, dry, albeit freezing, day. If you are looking for elegance and convenience, this venue is for you. And I would especially recommend it to anyone considering a winter wedding. We did the ceremony and reception on-site, and many guests stayed overnight the night of and/or the night before the wedding. And when the wedding wrapped up at 10pm, we after-partied in the hotel bar. I’ll also note there is a huge balcony on the Manhattan ballroom, and the hotel put out heating lamps for us. Still a bit chilly to hang out there in night, but we, and our guests, had fun taking pics on the balcony with the gorgeous NYC skyline in the background. Not to mention you can actually see the Statue of Liberty from that balcony, with an even better view from the cocktail hour space. Many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to (and it was definitely our favorite wedding)!! It was really such a blast and could not have been more perfect. Every aspect of our wedding weekend, and especially the big day, FAR exceeded all our expectations. And again, a HUGE thank you to the wedding specialist, Melissa!!!!

s about Daniel, our day of Wedding Butler. He constantly kept us fed, happy and did a great job keeping us on schedule. The Hyatt went out of their way to make all of our requests happen. Our guests had such a good time and we can't stop hearing about how amazing the views were from the ceremony and reception.

special thanks must go specifically to our coordinators at the Hyatt, Melissa M. and Sanya K., Daniel (our amazing day of Butler), and Christopher C. We could not thank you all enough for making our day perfect. Melissa and Sanya, thank you both for putting up with all of our requests throughout this process and being patient and professional the entire time! Daniel, our day would not have been the same without you. You truly have mastered the craft of weddings and helping couples enjoy their day to the fullest extent! You were phenomenal and to anyone who is even on the fence about hosting their wedding at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, look no further than this venue! We did the option of having a "buffet" style dinner with different stations including tacos, burgers/sliders, Chinese, and of course, a bacon bar! We haven't stopped getting compliments on the food, drinks and of course the view. Everything is unbeatable. Again, these were the people who truly made everything come together so perfectly. So again, from the both of us, THANK YOU!!

ing married at Battello, a restaurant located in Jersey City. On Thursday, August 10th, we were delivered some of the most horrible news you can get 24 hours before your wedding, which was that Battello was shutting down, effective immediately. After a few moments of complete panic we started to call new venues in hopes that someone would be able to accommodate a 200 person wedding 24 hours before the date. Well the Hyatt, did just that and more! The staff did an UNBELIEVABLE job of putting the event together in so little time. We had our dream ceremony outdoors with the most stunning views of Manhattan as our backdrop. The cocktail hour and reception ran completely seamlessly due to the amazing staff at the Hyatt, including Sanya (who I called my guardian angel that day!) and Abdul. Our guests are still raving about the food and views. Thank you to everyone at the Hyatt who saved our wedding and helped create our dream wedding, a night we'll remember for the rest of our lives!

ay seemed like it was ruined. However, we were fortunate enough to have Melissa as our wedding specialist. She was working so hard to coordinate backup plans for anything that could go wrong and neither my wife nor myself were put under any additional stress. Thankfully all our vendors showed up but Melissa had a back up DJ at the hotel if our band could not make it and when weather conditions made travel to the church impossible she quickly set up a beautiful impromptu site for a ceremony. While I could go on about Melissa's hard work and professionalism I would be remiss to leave out the amazing staff that not only braved the storm but catered to our guests' every need. The food was excellent including the complimentary cake from Carlos Bakery. To top it off the storm broke right before the end of the night and everyone got to enjoy the best views of NYC. We were so fortunate to have booked this incredible venue and I truly believe no other venue could have pulled off such an amazing night during such a disaster (and from what i heard many of them did not). Thanks again to Melissa and the entire staff at the Hyatt Regency for the wedding of a lifetime! We are so grateful to you all!

ows on three sides and a huge terrace looking out over the river. Our cocktail was on the Riverside Terrace on the first floor and pier facing Manhattan. None of our guests wanted to leave cocktail hour because they loved the space and the views but once they got up to the ballroom they were even more impressed and didn't want to leave there! We worked with Melissa and she was very helpful with every wish we had and made sure everything was as we wanted. The food was amazing! Before we had our tasting I didn't know what to expect because I have never been impressed with hotel wedding food but this food was out of this world! Each course was delicious and I only regret not eating more of each! To top it off we had fried zeppoles served with our cake and they were mouthwatering and addictive! I stayed in one of the suites for the three nights leading up to the wedding and the room was so high scale and spacious. We had enough rooms for four hair and makeup people to set up and work. Chris was the contact for all of our guest rooms and he made sure everyone was set up and taken care of. For the wedding day we had Daniel as our personal "butler" and I can not imagine the day going as stress free as it did without him. He was always there for anything we needed, keeping us on schedule to get ready, and always checking on us and our parents trough the reception to make sure we had food, drinks, etc. The morning after, many of our guests said they can't believe there hasn't been more weddings in our network there. The Hyatt Regency has it all, great hotel rooms, wonderful staff, amazing food, and perfect views of NYC. Would choose this hotel again without a doubt!

s and personal touches that I wanted to include. She really went above and beyond to try and accommodate our wants, and was passionate and excited about the little extras that I was excited about incorporating into our wedding. On the wedding day, Daniel was our go-to man. He was absolutely wonderful and made sure everything went smoothly. He even spotted 2 wedding crashers from across the room and made sure they were escorted. The staff was great and location was beyond perfect! We were up in the Manhattan Ballroom and the views of downtown were to die for! Everyone raved about how beautiful it was. The food was also delicious! I still have guests telling me they've never been to a wedding where all of the food was that good!

about a year prior to my wedding day, I worked with 5 different sales managers because one after another they kept leaving. It was frustrating and I never knew who I was talking to and sometimes wouldn’t get emails answered for weeks at a time. The good points of the hotel are rooms are nice and clean; they have a couch in every room, which is nice. The view is amazing and the staff while staying there was helpful. The front desk staff, bellman, and parking attendants were all great. I also was happy that when all my room blocks were full, the lady that I was working with at the time was able to add more blocks instead of me booking another hotel. Most of the time hotels only give you a certain amount and it was nice that they added more. At the time I booked they also had a charge of $4.00 per guest bag that was to be delivered to guests room, but thankfully they did away with the fee before my wedding. As far as my guests getting the guest bag before the wedding, that did not happen, which was upsetting considering I had a timeline of shuttle pick up times and other timed events and I told them that. The bags were in our guest’s rooms after the wedding. I would suggest not to even bother putting a timeline in your guest bag because they wont get it before the wedding anyway. I also need to mention that there is no free parking or any parking garage for this hotel. No matter what you are going to be charged for parking. Not being from Jersey City, I didn’t realize they didn’t have a parking garage on site. Day parking costs $25.00 and overnight $38.00, when I originally booked this hotel overnight was $32.00, so they increased their rate by 6 dollars from the time I booked. When asked about comping the $38.00 because we booked about 40 rooms and a suite, they wouldn’t and I was told that for some wedding blocks they do comp guests parking fees. Don’t find it fair that for some wedding blocks they do and for some they don’t. I couldn’t even get $25.00 comped for my hair/makeup people, who told me that she gets comped every time she does a wedding there. Between my guests and the bridal suite we booked, they made over 10,000 and couldn’t even comp $25.00 for my vendor who was there a couple hours?? Ridiculous! As far as the bridal suite, it was really nice. The room is stocked with 2 waters (water in regular rooms is $3.00/bottle), a bridal kit, and a steamer. Also, my room wasn’t ready by 4pm, but they ended up giving me a voucher for 4 free drinks at the Vu Lounge. My guests were actually able to check in before 4pm, which was great! The night before our wedding, we went to Vu Lounge for some drinks and I have to say the drinks were amazing! So the night after my wedding, I thought we would have the after party there to only find out it was closed! We arrived back to hotel around 12:45, what bar on a weekend is closed at 12:45! Especially knowing that there are wedding room blocks and the website says they are open until 2am! There are not many reviews for this hotel as far as wedding room blocks, because trust me I looked, so I’m hoping this review will help another bride.

of your wedding who is there to help in any and every way possible. I did not worry once on my wedding day because I knew we were in the best hands. All of our guests commented on how fantastic the food and service was & we can not be more thankful!!

to make sure the day was perfect and met all of our needs. She was fabulous and a real pleasure to work with. On the day of, the team executed our event perfectly and Daniel, the wedding better, was absolutely incredible. On top of the service, the food was simply phenomenal. I would highly recommended the Hyatt and Sandra for any wedding or event.

e space would have felt too big for our wedding) and the outdoor space was a small balcony that overlooks the front of the hotel (Washington Blvd). From the moment you walk into the Hyatt you feel the energy and electricity of New York City. As you go up the escalators you see the Statue of Liberty to far right and the Hudson River and World Trade Center ahead. The Manhattan ballroom offers spectacular views of New York City with a large terrace off of the ballroom. They also offer outdoor space on the 1st floor which includes a large terrace which is perfect for the cocktail hour and not to mention is great for pictures! With gay marriage just becoming legalized in New Jersey we were curious to see how we would be greeted. We met Melissa Magin and we immediately established a connection with her. She was warm, welcoming and patient throughout the entire process. We probably exchanged over 40 emails within a one week period before signing the contract. I am a firm believer in being comfortable with your main point of contact and from our first meeting I knew we would be in good hands with Melissa. What I admire most about Melissa is that she was accommodating and while she would make recommendations we never felt pressured. Melissa gave us her honest opinions throughout the process. We really felt that we collaborated with Melissa throughout the entire process. From selecting the menu, to feedback on decor options, Melissa was truly first class and stellar. Our wedding planning was stress free thanks in part to the role Melissa played. My now husband and I are "picky" eaters and we wanted to have a cocktail hour that mirrored our tastes in food. When we met with Melissa I asked to see the children's menu and if she can produce this menu for 200 adults. Melissa was excited for the challenge and worked with Chef Chris to come up with some great options. Our cocktail hour consisted of all our favorite foods and was especially tailored for us. We had mini grilled cheese sandwiches, pigs in a blanket, beef on a stick, pizza bowls, a chicken wing station, a Mac and Cheese station (with three different types of Mac and Cheese), a sliders and pulled pork station with French fries, mozzarella sticks, crab cakes and spring rolls! We also do not eat salad so Chef Chris allowed us to serve two warm mini pretzels versus the traditional salad course. For the main course we selected the beef, lamb and salmon. Typically you don'texpect too much from the entrees but our guests were delighted by the taste and presentation of the dishes. I wanted to serve fried Oreos but Chef Chris was concerned they would not be fresh when served so we went with zeppoles, and during the dessert course he surprised me with a dozen fried Oreos! They also accommodated us by serving Coffee ice cream and Gino's ices! We did provide gift bags for our guests and yes the Hyatt charges a $4.00 delivery fee per bag. Other reviewers expressed frustrations about the gift bags not being delivered but we didn't have the same experience. All of our gift bags were delivered the day of the event. We labeled the gift bags and also provided a list to the hotel.

se this hotel was it's proximity (right next door) to the PATH, only to learn that the PATH station was shut on weekends beginning in February. In general the staff were great and very helpful, but I was a bit concerned with the bar. There was a man there who was extremely drunk and very, very creepy - we're talking standing directly behind my girlfriends and smiling creepy - so one of my groomsmen raised the issue with the bar manager. She blew him off. The guy then approached me and asked me "How much for a night with you?" Needless to say I was a bit taken aback: It was the night before my wedding and I was wearing a conservative dress. I told him, in no uncertain terms, to get away from me and alerted the bar staff *again* that this guy was very drunk and definitely creepy. When I told them what happened they were mortified, but I'm a bit worried that they weren't paying any attention to the alcohol consumption of people in the bar, or heeding warnings.