Hyatt Place UC Davis
173 Old Davis Rd, Davis, CA 95616, Davis, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Hyatt Place UC Davis is a 3-star hotel at 173 Old Davis Rd in Davis, positioned for easy access to UC Davis and nearby cultural stops. It’s a short walk to the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (about 249 m) and the Gorman Museum of Native American Art (about 244 m), with the Bohart Museum of Entomology (about 548 m) and UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden (about 611 m) also close by. Rooms are designed for longer stays and groups, with free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, separate living areas, pull-out sofas, minifridges, and tea/coffee makers; polished suites add full kitchens and dining areas. On-site amenities include free breakfast, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool, plus meeting space for small gatherings. The property also has a 24-hour cafe/bar and a convenience shop for quick snacks and essentials. Beyond campus, nearby outings range from the Davis Farmers Market (about 1.1 km) to Great Bear Vineyards (about 4.9 km) and nature areas such as the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (about 10.6 km).
Best for
This hotel is best for UC Davis visitors who want a convenient base near campus museums and the Arboretum, while still having practical comforts like free Wi‑Fi and breakfast. It also suits travelers who prefer extra in-room space and light self-catering, thanks to rooms with separate living areas and suites with kitchens and dining areas.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting UC Davis arts and museum venues, the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art and the Gorman Museum of Native American Art are both within a few minutes’ walk, making it easy to plan a car-free campus day. For gardens and outdoor time, the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is about a 10–15 minute walk (around 611 m), and the Botanical Conservatory is about 1.0 km away. For regional excursions, Great Bear Vineyards is roughly 4.9 km away and the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is about 10.6 km away, so plan on driving or rideshare for those.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight cleanliness and the overall condition of the facility, along with comfortable beds and roomy layouts that include a couch area and desk/fridge zone. Staff service is repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, and some reviews note quiet rooms and a pleasant, heated pool. Breakfast is a common mixed point: while some enjoy it, others report limited items, missing supplies, and food temperature issues. Despite the breakfast variability, several reviewers indicate they would return due to comfort, cleanliness, and convenience for UC Davis visits.
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