The hotel’s look is clean and contemporary with a general executive vibe that seems aimed at young business travelers. The lobby is bright and open with a decor that includes polished wood veneer, modern glass sculptures, shiny faux leather seats, and bold accent chairs. The addition of a curved cafe/bar within the open concept lobby adds a touch of vibrancy and conviviality to the atmosphere. It feels more like walking into a modern restaurant than a typical hotel foyer.

Medford’s small town center is within a 10-minute walk from the hotel or just a few minutes via the free area shuttle. The downtown hub offers a number of restaurants, ATMs, cafes, and a post office.

While the hotel is only eight miles from Boston’s Logan International Airport, it’s an expensive ride via taxi and no direct airport shuttle is available. However, guests can take the Orange Line subway to the Wellington station and arrange for pickup via the hotel’s area shuttle. Downtown Boston is easily reachable in 30 minutes by the Orange Line or through free transfers to any of the city’s other three subway lines.

The modern design aesthetic continues from the lobby to every room. Large mirrors, crisp white linens, cherry furniture, brushed nickel lamps, and stone countertops all contribute to a contemporary and slightly upscale decor. The overall fit and finish feels more luxurious than similarly rated three pearl hotels.

As an all-suites hotel, the Hyatt Medford offers just two room types – King Suite or Double Queen Suite. All rooms are generously sized with a dedicated work space and separate seating area with a partial room divider. The latter features a spacious couch that can serve as an additional sleep space, providing accommodations for up to five in the Double Queen Suites. Both room types provide wet bars, mini-refrigerators, and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with a digital hub that allows guests to play their own media directly from a laptop. Accessible rooms are also available with identical amenities plus handicap accessible showers and bathrooms.

The bathrooms feature a split-design, with the sink area open to the bedroom and separate from the shower and toilet. While this provides more privacy for the toilet area, it also means the area in and around the shower feels somewhat cramped. An “Odds and Ends” menu of toiletries and essentials is available for guests who’ve forgotten something.

As the hotel is located adjacent to route I-93, some travelers complain of light road noise. The location also means that all rooms offer plain, non-descript views of the surrounding suburban area.

The Hyatt Place Medford offers a number of free amenities, including free Wi-Fi throughout and a decent fitness center with Life Fitness equipment available 24/7. The large, heated indoor pool and ample underground parking are also nice additions, particularly during cold New England winters.

A dining area just off the lobby serves a free breakfast buffet that’s well-reviewed with a better than average selection of items. Hot oatmeal, eggs, fresh fruit, and waffles, among other items, are all included. The dining area is quite large, but past guests have complained that it can become crowded.

While there is no full service restaurant on-site, the lobby cafe offers a good variety of salads, pastries, snacks, flatbreads, Starbucks coffee, and other drinks to go. The same Gallery menu is also available for room service 24 hours a day. The cafe counter is touted as a “Coffee to Cocktails” bar that serves beer, wine, and cocktails from the afternoon on. The open concept lobby also provides plenty of intimate seating areas with couches, dining tables, and bar stools.

While the property is pet-friendly for up to two dogs, the additional fee is pricey compared to similar hotels. Discounts are available for extended stay guests however.

For guests traveling without a laptop, the business center offers three workstations including 2 PCs and a Mac. A printer is also available for boarding passes and other small documents. Self-service kiosks are also provided to expedite the check-in/check-out processes.