The Hyatt Regency

Compass Room

(Arizona Grill)
Arizona's only revolving restaurant 

At

122 North Second Street Phoenix

Arizona 85004

602-252-1234

This one is on the high end of the spectrum but a pleasure to write about for me. You see I was actually the very first dishwasher this dinning venue ever had. Yes I was in the back scrubbing pots, pans and plates the grand opening. Hahaha! So first thing I want to address on this one is the distance issues though it's worth the traversing of the terrain. I have visited this wonderful place many, many times when I was a walking individual and once sense I have been in my power chair. I have been alone and with company. The dress code is what you would expect. So DON'T plan on showing up in shorts or your favorite jean's (PLEASE)... The parking structure is right next door to the hotel it sits atop of but its really not that bad. or you could use the Valle parking if need be and walk right in the front door. The lobby is absolutely breath taking from the carpet to the chandeliered atrium. So prepare yourself for true Romantic style and views. Elegant glass front elevators will whisk you to the heights of food heaven at nearly twenty miles per hour. and the spectacular third floor breach as you start the rise is a fantastic way to get a great hug, so take your date right to the front of the glass once your inside the lift. Hehehe. Ok now that you're in the high hat you find yourself in a beautifully accented entrance with an open passage on each side. Back wall reflective elevators and low lighting to set the mood. As you pass the Hostess station it opens up into a twin decked revolving round glassed dinning area with the upper deck focused on Cocktails and the lower deck mainly for Dinning. A lushly carpeted sloping ramp with railing will be there to drift you down to the lower deck for widow travel. Your wheelchair, power chair or walker will be taken and stored for you until you are ready to depart. The compass is exactly what the name states. It is a compass of sorts. At the window ledge the entire radius of the seal is marked with marker plates to tell you what is in that particular view and land marks are described. Marker also tell you what direction your view is in. The low lighting accents the ambiance for a sunset view and star eyed evening conversation. The food well I know its absolutely superb, but I will let you experience this one for yourselves. 

Next time I'll smile and wave from the top. Or see you in the clouds.

The Disabled Diner

Markus AYS