Hyatt Regency Islandia, San Diego

has an 18 story tower with views of the Pacific Ocean, Mission Bay, sculpted gardens, a Koi pond with a waterfall and a footbridge. The hotel features jogging and cycling paths and offers bicycle rentals. The hotel includes an outdoor pool shaped like the state of California and a spa tub surrounded by palm trees. Hyatt Regency Islandia's Islandia Coastal Grill serves fresh seafood and California cuisine for dinner Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday brunch. Wrap around windows provide views of the bay and marina. Blue Bay California Bistro, at the base of the tower with marina views, serves casual American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guestrooms. Guestrooms at Hyatt Regency Islandia feature views of the ocean, garden, marina, courtyard or pool. Rooms offer cherry or light wooden armoires, headboards and tables or desks. Rooms provide televisions and wireless Internet access for a fee. Fabric colors include forest green, burgundy, soft pink, muted green, coral orange and yellow. Expert Tip. Hyatt Regency Islandia's footbridge across the pond is set among orange flowers, tropical trees and a two foot waterfall. Koi swim around and under the bridge. Renovation Notice: The hotel is currently undergoing renovations to select guestrooms. The estimated completion date is July 30, 2007. This date is subject to change. Weniger

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