The 136-room Hyatt House hotel is located in Pittsburgh’s South Side
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 24, 2013--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Concord Hospitality Enterprises, and
Oxford Development Company today announce the opening of HYATT
house Pittsburgh-South Side, the first HYATT house hotel
in the city of Pittsburgh.
“We are excited to bring HYATT house to this vibrant
neighborhood. HYATT house is everything the name represents – a
welcoming and warm environment that encourages guests to live like
residents,” said
Michael Rhoten
, general manager, HYATT house
Pittsburgh-South Side. “We want each and every guest who comes through
our doors to feel that they can let their real-life routines roll on,
even when they’re on the road.”
HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side is situated in Pittsburgh’s
SouthSide Works shopping, dining and entertainment district. Located
near some of the region’s top corporate headquarters, such as American
Eagle, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Level 3 Communications, the hotel
will be an ideal spot for business travelers and those on extended
corporate travel.
Additionally, HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side is just minutes
from University of Pittsburgh’s main campus in Oakland, as well as
Carnegie Mellon University and the world-renowned UPMC hospitals.
Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore are just a few miles away, where
travelers will find CONSOL Energy Center,
Heinz Field
, PNC Park, and the
Cultural District.
“Concord currently operates 13 hotels in the Greater Pittsburgh area,
and HYATT house Pittsburgh South-Side is the perfect addition to
our Pittsburgh portfolio,” said
Mark Laport
, president, Concord
Hospitality Enterprises. “The HYATT house brand and South Side
location both align with our emphasis on quality, integrity and
contributing to the communities in which we operate.”
The opening of HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side marks the first
Hyatt-branded hotel opened by Oxford Development Company in Western
Pennsylvania and the third Hyatt-branded hotel opened by Oxford in the
past four years.
“We at Oxford are very pleased to be expanding our relationship with
Hyatt and to once again be co-investing with and entrusting the hotel’s
operations to Concord,” said
Steve Guy
, president and chief executive
officer, Oxford Development Company. “We are excited to bring to our
home town the dedication to high standards and the devotion to guest
services that Hyatt, Concord and Oxford represent.”
HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side offers:
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136 residentially inspired upscale studio, one- and two-bedroom
kitchen suites
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Kitchen suites will feature a full kitchen, living space and bedroom
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Free Wi-Fi access and remote printing throughout the hotel
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Complimentary full hot breakfast served daily, featuring made-to-order
omelets and other rotating savory options like bacon, sausage, French
Toast, waffles and more
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H BAR featuring the brand’s Sip+Savor Menu – a delicious menu of
home-cooked comforts and full bar
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More than 1,500 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function
space for business or social gatherings
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Range of public spaces, including a 24-hour workout room & guest
laundry facilities in addition to an indoor pool and a
6,000-square-foot outdoor patio with a fire pit and gas grills
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24/7 Guest Market, plus a complimentary grocery shopping available to
the extended stay traveler
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A pet-friendly policy that welcomes dogs or cats
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Connection to the South Shore Riverfront Trail
HYATT house PITTSBURGH SOUTH SIDE LEADERSHIP
HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side is under the leadership of
General Manager
Michael Rhoten
and Director of Sales
Danielle Phillips
.
In his role, Rhoten is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day
operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s more than 30
associates and ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for
which HYATT house is known. Rhoten is joined by Phillips,
director of sales, who is responsible for providing sales service and
support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Pittsburgh
area.
ABOUT HYATT house
Launched in 2012, HYATT house was designed to welcome residents
rather than guests. Inspired by extensive research of guest experiences, HYATT
house is designed to surprise and delight with services, amenities,
upscale spaces and a casual, comfortable environment that will remind
guests of home. Residentially inspired studio, one- and two-bedroom
suites feature contemporary full kitchens, living space with flat panel
HDTVs and bedrooms with a plush bed. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available
throughout the hotel. A complimentary full hot breakfast is served daily
as well as a complimentary Evening Social with savory bites, beer and
wine. Some locations have an H BAR featuring the Sip+Savor menu and full
bar. Public spaces include a 24-hour workout room, Guest Market and
laundry facilities. A friendly House Host is available to check a guest
in, provide directions or help with other needs to help the guest feel
at home. All of which contribute to allowing guests to keep their
real-life routines rolling while on the road. HYATT house was
recently named one of the 10 Best Hotel Chains for Families by Parents
Magazine. Chosen amongst more than 70 hotels chains, HYATT house
was recognized for its convenient, functional, and family-friendly
amenities, with separate parent and child sleeping areas topping the
list.
HYATT house, a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, offers more
than 50 locations throughout the United States. To learn more about HYATT
house or to book a reservation, visit http://www.hyatthouse.com
or call 866-XS-HYATT (866-974-9288).
About Concord Hospitality Enterprises
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, an award-winning hotel
management and development company based in Raleigh, N.C., manages 90
upscale select-service and full-service hotels offering more than 12,000
guest rooms in 24 states and two Canadian provinces. The company
operates hotels and resorts under such well-known industry elite brands
as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Starwood, and Choice Hotels, as well as
select independent boutique hotels. Formed in 1985, Concord is routinely
listed among the nation’s top management companies and recently won some
of the industry’s top honors from Marriott International and Hyatt.
Concord properties are some of the most awarded hotels in the country,
having won nearly 100 top honors in the past two years. For more
information, visit www.concordhotels.com.
About Oxford Development Company
Based in Pittsburgh, Oxford Development Company is the largest privately
owned real estate services firm in Western Pennsylvania. With 50 years
of experience in the local, regional and national marketplace, Oxford
provides a full range of real estate services, including real estate
development, project and construction management, property management,
brokerage and investment advisory services. Oxford is committed to
making the built environment more sustainable and has been involved in
the creation of over 4.3 million square feet of LEED certified projects
throughout the country, including the CONSOL Energy Center, the first
LEED Gold NHL arena in the world. Visit us online at www.oxforddevelopmentcompany.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 HouseTM brand names and
have locations on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc.,
a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates,
markets or licenses Hyatt ResidencesTM
and Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of
December 31, 2012, the Company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 500
properties in 46 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Stephanie Sheppard, (312) 780-5399
Stephanie.sheppard@hyatt.com