Premium business hotel opens in world’s ‘furthest leaning tower’
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2011--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions
Company (ADNEC) today announced the opening of Hyatt Capital Gate Abu
Dhabi – located at the city’s premium business address on the top floors
of the iconic Capital Gate building, which leans a record-breaking 18
degrees.
Hyatt Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi Exterior Rendering (Photo: Business Wire)
The hotel is strategically located adjacent to the thriving Abu Dhabi
National Exhibition Centre, within walking distance of the upmarket
Embassy District and only 15 minutes from the international airport.
Occupying floors 18 to 33 of the Capital Gate building, Hyatt Capital
Gate Abu Dhabi offers 189 luxury guestrooms and suites featuring
floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer sweeping, bird’s eye views of
the Arabian Gulf and the city.
“Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is unique in its forward-thinking design
and well-crafted hospitality approach,” said
Peter Fulton
, Managing
Director, Hyatt International, South West Asia. “The hotel was designed
to cater to the individual traveler seeking indigenous experiences and
the property offers many thoughtful features that executive travelers
value today.”
“ADNEC is delighted to have had the opportunity to work with Hyatt to
bring this landmark property to the Abu Dhabi market. Hyatt Capital Gate
is well on its way to becoming a ‘must-visit’ for tourists and Abu Dhabi
residents alike,” said Sanjay Tanna Director of Business Development and
Investments of ADNEC. “The opening of the hotel further broadens the
destination appeal of ADNEC for the business traveler.”
Design
Owned and developed by ADNEC, the Capital Gate tower, has already earned
a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for its 18 degree lean -
more than four times that of the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The impressive architectural feats that define the Capital Gate building
are combined with elegant interior design concepts to create a uniquely
refined guest experience. While standing at the outer periphery of a
guestroom, guests feel as though they are floating in mid-air since they
cannot see the ground directly below them. The inner atrium provides a
view to the sky and draws natural light into the core of the building.
Guestrooms and Suites
Designed to be stylish, welcoming and a calm retreat in the city, each
guestroom is unique with its own configuration and size giving guests
the experience of staying in a “new” room each time they check-in to the
hotel.
Guestrooms have an open plan with seamless living, sleeping and bathing
areas, which help to make the room feel spacious and welcoming. The
rooms are designed with a careful selection of muted earth tones and
natural textures. Rough, natural stone is contrasted with smooth
Cappuccino marble from Turkey, while olive Zebrano wood millwork from
Africa is combined with grass effect panels in a soft color palette.
The guestrooms and suites offer features for business travelers, such as
high-speed wired and wireless Internet, spacious work areas, easy-to-use
clocks, and power outlets at desk level. Rain showers and separate oval
bath tubs will make the hectic business day feel a million miles away,
while guests who stay in the hotel’s suites can relax and take in the
view from luxury infinity baths providing a private, spacious escape.
Dining
The hotel’s signature restaurant, 18˚ (degrees), is an ideal
location to experience the intriguing flavors of the Eastern
Mediterranean while taking in eagle’s eye views of Abu Dhabi city and
its coastline. Using locally sourced produce and simple, fresh flavors,
the three show kitchens and interactive counters add to the theatrical
“mise en scene” of the restaurant.
The Lounge is a refined destination for the local and
international business elite, and discerning residents of the capital.
An eclectic spread of premium teas, coffees, fresh pastries and snacks
are available in comfortable lounge-style seating or the more intimate
library area.
Located on the ground floor, Profiterole caters to the adjacent
exhibition center and the executive office floors located within the
Capital Gate building. Profiterole offers a unique à la carte menu that
revolves around small baked pastries with sweet or savory fillings.
For something more intimate, the sleek, contemporary bar Privé
serves premium beverages and gourmet tapas, ideal for the casual meeting
or for unwinding after work with business associates.
Meetings & Events
Within the hotel, four exclusive state-of-the-art Salons (boardrooms)
are available to host private meetings, while Privé can be used as a
breakout venue for refreshments or casual light lunches.
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer natural daylight, while the latest
technology and experienced associates ensure every event is a resounding
success. In addition, the adjacent ADNEC offers 19 meeting rooms, two
conference rooms, a large banquet hall and 785,000 square feet of
interconnected exhibition space.
Spa and Fitness Center
Rayana Spa, Abu Dhabi’s only “sky spa,” is perched on the 19th
floor of the hotel and features unsurpassed views of the city. Rayana
Rituals -- holistic treatments designed to instil power, beauty and
energy – are offered by experienced therapists in suites filled with
natural light.
Rayana Spa is complemented by a fitness center equipped with modern
cardio and resistance machines, a sun terrace, an outdoor cantilevered
swimming pool and a whirlpool.
City Activities
Abu Dhabi is known as the cultural and sporting center of the UAE.
Activities in the destination can range from a heart-pounding drive in a
F1 car at Yas Marina Circuit and
Ferrari World
, to a round of golf on
one of the world-class championship courses nearby. For a more cultural
experience, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is nearby.
The opening of Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi follows the November 1, 2011
opening of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas. The resort is an
exclusive sanctuary of contemporary luxury located on Saadiyat Island.
Opening Rates & Reservations
Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is now open and available for reservations.
Rates start from AED 1,050 per night plus applicable tax and gratuities.
Reservations may be made by visiting www.hyatt.com,
calling +1 800 233 1234 or +971 2 596 1234, or contacting a Hyatt
Worldwide Reservations Center or travel specialist.
More information on Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is available at abudhabi.capitalgate.hyatt.com.
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 Place®
and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brand 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 Residences™ and Hyatt
Vacation Club™, which is changing its name to Hyatt
Residence Club™. As of September 30, 2011, the Company's
worldwide portfolio consisted of 478 properties in 45 countries. For
more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Katie Rackoff
Director of Corporate Communications
Hyatt
Hotels & Resorts
+1 312 780 5361
katie.rackoff@hyatt.com
or
Yasmin
D. Poonegar
Director of Corporate Communications
Hyatt
International, South West Asia
+971 50 1891 262
yasmin.poonegar@hyatt.com