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Twentieth, level on 33 and last of them because it prints no parking rate. The atrium hotel at Embarcadero Center, with bay-view rooms and Eclipse Kitchen & Bar.
Hyatt puts it close to the Ferry Building and the Embarcadero, and AAA rates it Four Diamond.
There's a $40 nightly destination fee, and nothing for cruisers.
Book it for the view, and the F-line to Pier 27.
Book it if
- Anyone who wants the Ferry Building on the doorstep
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want to avoid a nightly fee.
- You want a parking price in writing.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hyatt Regency publishes.
The big atrium hotel at Embarcadero Center, with Eclipse Kitchen & Bar, a grab-and-go market, and bay-view rooms and balcony suites.
Hyatt lists no shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid; breakfast is included in the Regency Club lounge for club guests.
Hyatt gives no distance to Pier 27. It lists Pier 39 at 1.36 miles and the Fisherman's Wharf sea lions at 1.33, which puts the ship roughly in between. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking and valet are listed without a rate. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 33 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
Hyatt doesn't mention an airport shuttle.
Hyatt lists no shuttle.
Hyatt gives no distance to Pier 27. It lists Pier 39 at 1.36 miles and the Fisherman's Wharf sea lions at 1.33, which puts the ship roughly in between.
From SFO without a hotel shuttle
BART runs from the International Terminal to downtown in about 30 minutes for $11.15. A cab is metered, with a $6 SFO pickup fee; Princess puts it at $50 to $60 to the pier. Rideshare picks up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. Carnival's transfer is $34.99 a person if you land by noon.
Hyatt doesn't mention an airport shuttle.
Hyatt lists no shuttle.
Hyatt gives no distance to Pier 27. It lists Pier 39 at 1.36 miles and the Fisherman's Wharf sea lions at 1.33, which puts the ship roughly in between.
From OAK without a hotel shuttle
The BART connector runs 9 minutes to Coliseum, then it's 21 minutes to downtown San Francisco; the fare is $12.65. A cab or a rideshare crosses the Bay Bridge instead; no fare from OAK to the pier is published.
Self-parking and valet are listed without a rate. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Self-parking and valet; no rate published.
Hyatt lists no shuttle.
Hyatt gives no distance to Pier 27. It lists Pier 39 at 1.36 miles and the Fisherman's Wharf sea lions at 1.33, which puts the ship roughly in between.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Pier 27Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port’s count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Source: sfport.comDistance
No mileage statedHyatt gives no distance to Pier 27. It lists Pier 39 at 1.36 miles and the Fisherman's Wharf sea lions at 1.33, which puts the ship roughly in between.
Source: hyatt.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hyatt.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking and valet are listed without a rate. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: hyatt.comParking by the pier
From $20 a dayThere’s no parking at the terminal, overnight or temporary, per the port. It sends cruisers to Metropolis at 55 and 80 Francisco Street, which publishes no rate. Ace Parking at 1348 The Embarcadero, about an 18-minute walk, lists $20 a day for a compact car and $25 for a full-size one, plus a $2 fee, and calls itself a Princess partner.
Source: sfcruiseshipparking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Food or bar on siteThe big atrium hotel at Embarcadero Center, with Eclipse Kitchen & Bar, a grab-and-go market, and bay-view rooms and balcony suites.
Breakfast
Not freePaid; breakfast is included in the Regency Club lounge for club guests.
Address
Embarcadero Center, by the Ferry Building5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hyatt Regency publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
$40 a night destination fee
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Self-parking and valet; no rate published
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; included in the Regency Club lounge for club guests
Pool
None listed
Pets
Up to two pets, 50 lb each or 75 lb combined, $100 a stay.
Food and drink on site
- Eclipse Kitchen & BarLocal food, California wines, cocktails
- The MarketGrab-and-go
Rooms
Bay View and City View rooms, balcony suites and a Regency Club.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms, king or two queens with a tub.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Fisherman's Wharf sea lions1.33 mi
- Pier 391.36 mi
- Chase Center1.82 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Before you book
Worth knowing
- A $40 nightly destination fee.
- Parking rates aren't published.
- AAA Four Diamond since 2022.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Parking rates
- Whether you can park while you cruise
- Check-in times
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up at Embarcadero Center, by the Ferry Building, a short cab or streetcar from the ship.
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Hyatt Regency FAQ
Does Hyatt Regency have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hyatt lists no shuttle.
Does Hyatt Regency have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From San Francisco International: Hyatt doesn't mention an airport shuttle. From Oakland International: Hyatt doesn't mention an airport shuttle.
Can I park at Hyatt Regency while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking and valet are listed without a rate. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Hyatt Regency from the cruise terminal?
Hyatt gives no distance to Pier 27. It lists Pier 39 at 1.36 miles and the Fisherman's Wharf sea lions at 1.33, which puts the ship roughly in between. It sits in our by the waterfront band. Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port's count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is not stated and check-out not stated. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to SFO for $34.99 a person. Otherwise it's a cab or a rideshare from the pier, or the F-line to Embarcadero and BART to either airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid; included in the Regency Club lounge for club guests. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not stated. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. Ace charges $25 a day for a full-size car, SUV or van, 16 feet long or 6.5 feet tall and up. Metropolis publishes no rate or size limit.
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