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The Hyatt Hotel in Cambridge is situated in what i...

The Hyatt Hotel in Cambridge is situated in what is essentially middle-of-nowhere Maryland; and as the surrounding area doesn't have many attractions, the focus has been turned inwards towards amenities and activities that can be enjoyed within the confines of the hotel grounds. Unlike some other resorts in its class who offer a multitude of poorly conceived activities and options (Marriott, Hilton, ect.,) The Hyatt manages to do just a couple things, but does them very well.
The building itself is lavish, houses an upscale bar and a decadent restaurant, both with a view across the Choptank River. For an even better perspective of the resort and the surrounding area, "The Crows Nest" is open for guests to experience a lighthouse themed perch.
The property offers three pools, the Infitiny, Cressant, and Indoor - the latter of which are kid oriented. The Cressant or 'activity' pool features a small, but decent waterside (with a 40'' height requirement) that has been built into the landscaping, and several water features for kids to enjoy. The indoor pool has a volleyball net installed, and also allows for inflatable rafts and innertubes throughout the day; and shows kid friendly movies every night. The Hyatt offers a kids center that will provide parents with peace of mind by occupying their children with activities that are actually entertaining and engaging, while freeing them a hiatus to enjoy the third pool, which is an infinity or 'endless' pool, and has full bar service available. The indoor pool building also has a unique hot tub with an indoor/outdoor design, allowing bathers to swim underneath a window pane to either side of the building. All the pools close at 10:00, while the hot tub remains open until 11:00 (and they're strict about this, we have tried to access the pool's after hours - only to be met with the prompt arrival of a security guard.)
During the peak season, the riverside terrace usually has a DJ, or other form of live musical entertainment set up throughout the day and manages to give off a very "vacation" kind of vibe, and feel like a true getaway.
Right up on the water, along their small, but functional beach head, they offer paddleboard and paddle-boat rentals for the immidiate area; and just a ways down the bulkhead they have a dedicated dock for jetski (Seadoo 2-seaters for $70/30min - which are less than thrilling topping out around 50 knots, but a fun way to explore the shoreline) and small out-board boat rentals.
One of the most notably pleasant (and surprisingly consistent) attributes of the Hyatt, is their incredibly amiable staff. Every member of both their faculty and staff is not just friendly, they are also knowledgeable and actually seem to be quite dedicated to ensuring that every patron has a pleasurable experience.
It's also worth mentioning that the whole property is accessible to anyone looking to dock up their boat at the adjacent River Marsh Marina for an access free of $15 per person, per day. This is a viable alternate to renting a room, although you will have to make the approximately 1/3 of a mile walk separating the dock slips and the terrace.
Overall, the experience is luxurious - and the price reflects it. But you actually get what you pay for at the Hyatt!

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