CHICAGO, Oct 31, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa on Vietnam's central coast. Conveniently located between Hoi An, a UNESCO world heritage site and the bustling city of Danang, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is situated on an immaculate stretch of white sandy beach with views of the ocean and the magnificent Marble Mountains. The resort is a 15 minute drive from Danang International Airport.

"Vietnam is fast joining the ranks of the region's most popular tourist destinations as well as becoming an increasingly important center for business," said Willi Martin, Area Vice President, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. "Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is the second Hyatt hotel in Vietnam, joining the award winning Park Hyatt Saigon, and we believe the resort will further strengthen our brand portfolio in South East Asia."

The contemporary design of Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is accented by Vietnamese-style architectural elements, and the hotel's 200 guestrooms feature modern design with oversized balconies and floor to ceiling windows. Additionally, there are 182 luxurious residences and 27 private Ocean Villas each with a private pool.

Restaurants, Bar and Lounge

Beach House, the hotel's signature restaurant, is located on the beachwith uninterrupted views of the sea, which stretch all the way to Son Tra Peninsula. Beach House offers authentic Vietnamese seafood and Western grills, complemented by a bar and private dining room.

Green House is an all-day dining restaurant with an open kitchen concept offering Vietnamese comfort dishes and a taste of the Mediterranean. The wood furnishings bring a warm texture, and are coupled with stone from the iconic Marble Mountains. The dining room spills out to the terrace where guests can sit in a Vietnamese style basket boat while enjoying the view.

Other food and beverage offerings include Terrasse, the lobby lounge with indoor and outdoor seating; and Pool House, which is adjacent to the main resort pool and serves lunch and cocktails in the evening.

Spa and Recreation

VIE Spa offers a true wellness experience coupling traditional and innovative therapies and treatments. Cradled by the mountains and the sea, VIE Spa is a simple sanctuary built in harmony with the natural world. Signature treatments include Mountain Air to energize and uplift; Expansive Sea to calm and de-stress; and Pure Earth to purify and nourish. VIE Spa has ten private treatment rooms including eight singles and two doubles.

Other resort facilities include a fitness center, swimming pools, tennis courts, badminton courts, and Camp Hyatt, which offers a wide range of activities for children and younger guests.

Event and Meeting Space

Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa features event and meeting facilities, totaling 7,500 square feet (900 square meters), which include the Regency Ballroom accommodating up to 400 people for meetings and seven function rooms that cater between 40 and 80 guests. All meeting rooms are equipped with the most up-to-date technologies, high-speed internet access and audiovisual systems.

Please visit www.danang.regency.hyatt.com for more information and reservations.

About Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency hotels are conveniently located in urban, suburban, airport, convention and resort destinations around the world. Properties range in size to more than 2,000 rooms, feature intimate and large meeting spaces, and offer a full range of services and dining options tailored to serve the needs of conventions, business travelers or resort vacationers. Hyatt Regency enables all guests - whether they are traveling to work, unwind or gather in celebration - to feel productive and revitalized.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Placeand Hyatt Summerfield Suitesbrand names and have locations on six continents. Hyatt Summerfield Suites is being rebranded as Hyatt House. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt Residencesand Hyatt Vacation Club,which is changing its name to Hyatt Residence Club. As of June 30, 2011, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 456 properties in 44 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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