NOVI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2013--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Packard Hospitality Group, a
California-based company, today announce the opening of Hyatt
Place Detroit/Novi. Attached to Suburban Collection Showplace as an
expansion to the Diamond Banquet and Conference Center, this new
six-story hotel features 126 guestrooms and will be the first
Hyatt-branded hotel in Novi, Michigan.
Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting event on Tuesday. Left to right:
Clay Pearson
, City Manager of Novi;
Mathew Gibb
, Deputy Oakland County Executive; City of Novi Mayor
Bob Gatt
;
Blair Bowman
, President of BOCO Enterprises, Inc;
Dave Biswas
, Legislative Director to Michigan State Senator
Mike Kowall
;
Ryan Gauthier
, Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi General Manager; and
Hugh Crawford
, Michigan State Representative. Photo credit:
Linda Michele-Dobel
“We are very excited to bring the Hyatt Place brand to the Novi area,”
said
Ryan Gauthier
, general manager, Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi. “Whether
traveling for business or leisure, we know guests will appreciate the
comfortable and functional amenities offered at Hyatt Place, such as
free Wi-Fi, made-to-order fresh food around the clock and the
StayFit@Hyatt fitness center.”
Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi provides easy access to fine dining and
entertainment, and it is just one mile from Michigan’s largest shopping
district. Conveniently located and accessible from all major highways,
the hotel is only 20 minutes from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport and
30 minutes from downtown Detroit.
Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi offers:
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126 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV, the
plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and a Cozy Corner sectional sofa
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Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel
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Complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet TM, featuring freshly
prepared breakfast sandwiches, a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold
cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee and an assortment of juices
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Approximately 20,000 additional square feet of new space in the
Diamond Center, including more than 9,000 square feet of meeting
space, which added 10 additional meeting rooms and nearly 9,000 square
feet of pre-function space
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24/7 Gallery Menu serving made-to-order entrees and appetizers around
the clock
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A Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium
beers, as well as wines and cocktails
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Interior pool
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Upscale exterior courtyard that offers first class ambiance to
accommodate weddings, and other elite social events
“As the city of Novi continues to grow and thrive economically, we are
thrilled to add to the momentum by bringing Hyatt Place to the area,”
said
Blair Bowman
, president of BOCO Enterprises, Inc., owner of Hyatt
Place Detroit/Novi. “The new hotel will provide us with the opportunity
to better serve and help our existing customers grow, and attract larger
new convention, conference and exhibition business for the region.”
HYATT PLACE DETROIT/NOVI LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi is owned by BOCO Enterprises, Inc., which is
also the owner of Suburban Collection Showplace. Hyatt Place
Detroit/Novi is managed by Packard Hospitality Group a California-based
company. The hotel is under the leadership of General Manager
Ryan
Gauthier
and Director of Sales
Kate Barber
. In his role, Gauthier is
directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the
hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 22 associates and ensuring
guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known.
Barber is responsible for providing sales service and support to
travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Novi area.
ABOUT HYATT PLACE
Launched in 2006, Hyatt Place brings to the upscale select service hotel
category the authentic hospitality for which Hyatt is known. Inspired by
multitasking travelers’ 24/7 lifestyle, Hyatt Place combines stylish
design and practical amenities with forward-thinking technology and
purposeful service. Spacious guestrooms feature multiple areas to work
and relax, and include the Cozy Corner; plush Hyatt Grand Bed; and
ergonomic work center. Every guestroom is also equipped with a
state-of-the-art media center that allows electronic devices to plug
directly into the 42-inch, high-definition television, giving guests
instant access to the technological amenities they’re accustomed to
accessing at home or in the office. Hyatt Place hotels also feature
complimentary Wi-Fi access, a StayFit@Hyatt fitness center, a coffee and
wine bar serving specialty coffees and premium wine and beer, and a Grab
’n Go case stocked with freshly made sandwiches and salads. The 24/7
Gallery Menu offers made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées
around the clock, in addition to the a.m. Kitchen SkilletTM,
a complimentary hot breakfast served daily. Specially trained Hosts are
on hand to offer assistance with everything from directions to check-in
to a freshly made meal.
Hyatt Place, a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, offers more than 170
locations in the United States, Costa Rica and India. For Hyatt Place
information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847)
or visit www.HyattPlace.com.
About The Packard Companies
Packard Hospitality Management (PHM), LLC is a nationwide full service
Hotel Hospitality Management Firm whose approach to management is simple
and strategic: hire top-notch personnel; acquire and use finely tuned
policies and procedures as well as applied technology; support the
efforts of the on-site team by providing daily focused guidance
including full accounting; sales and marketing and complete operations
departments. Based in San Diego, with offices in Orlando and Tulsa, PHM
manages over 23 Hotels Nationwide including the most highly recognized
brands. PHM is a part of The Packard Companies, an integrated alliance
of three dynamic organizations, collectively owned and operated under
one organization. Packard Realty, Inc. (PRI), Packard Hospitality
Management (PHM) and Packard Management Group (PMG). Each offers the
knowledge and expertise to provide full-service turn-key management to
commercial projects, marinas, hotels and residential and commercial
associations.
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 House® 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
June 30, 2013, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 524
properties in 46 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Stephanie Sheppard, 312-780-5399
Stephanie.sheppard@hyatt.com
or
Suburban
Collection Showplace
Nikita Cargins
ncargins@suburbanshowplace.com