108-room Hyatt Place hotel located on the Rehoboth Bay in Dewey Beach
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 19, 2013--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Meyer Jabara Hotels and Dewey Beach
Enterprises (DBE) today announce the opening of Hyatt
Place Dewey Beach, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Delaware.
“Hyatt Place is designed for a lifestyle, not a demographic, and as a
result, we are confident that everyone from business travelers to
families on vacation will appreciate the intuitive design, casual
atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food
and beverage availability,” said
Christine Strouss
, general manager,
Hyatt Place Dewey Beach.
Located on the Rehoboth Bay and footsteps from the Atlantic Ocean, this
premier bay front resort destination is surrounded by lively nightlife
and exceptional dining. Travelers can enjoy boating, parasailing, wake
boarding, water skiing, windsurfing, dolphin watching and more.
Hyatt Place Dewey Beach offers:
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108 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 SkilletTM, 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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1400 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/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
“Hyatt Place Dewey Beach is a modern hotel for the Delaware coastline,
and it is a legacy project for our company,” said
E. Thomas Harvey, III
,
president, Dewey Beach Enterprises. “The multi-phased Lighthouse Cove
project, which includes Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, represents a stellar
investment in Delaware tourism and will support significant economic
growth and job creation.”
“As a major east coast tourism destination and recently rated one of the
four ‘Superstar Beaches in the Country’ in 2013 by the Natural Resources
Defense Council (NRDC), we are thrilled to bring Hyatt Place to such a
vibrant community like Dewey Beach,” said
Richard Jabara
, president and
CEO, Meyer Jabara Hotels. "We are confident Hyatt Place Dewey Beach will
exceed both community and guest expectations with its unique 24/7
lifestyle approach to travel."
HYATT PLACE DEWEY BEACH LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place Dewey Beach is under the leadership of General Manager
Christine Strouss
and Director of Sales
Helen Arthur
. In her role,
Strouss is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations
of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 50 full associates and
ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place
is known. Arthur is responsible for providing sales service and support
to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Dewey Beach, Rehoboth
Beach and Ocean City areas.
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 Meyer Jabara Hotels
Meyer Jabara Hotels is an award-winning hospitality company owning and
operating hotels in ten states. Their portfolio of hotels includes
Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt Place, Courtyard by Marriott,
Residence Inn by Marriott, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands as well
as several independent hotels. For over thirty years, Meyer Jabara
Hotels has distinguished itself as an employer of choice within the
hospitality industry by creating a culture where associates are
encouraged to reach their fullest potential and customers receive unique
offerings. Meyer Jabara Hotels’ corporate offices are located in
Danbury, Connecticut and West Palm Beach, Florida. www.MeyerJabaraHotels.com.
About Dewey Beach Enterprises
Led by company president
Thom Harvey
, the DBE team leverages its talent
and experience in property acquisition, site redevelopment, design,
construction, finance, operations management, and hospitality. Since
purchasing the bay front property in 2007, the DBE team has delivered on
its vision to build a world-class resort hotel complex along the
Delaware coastline and to achieve many of the goals and amenities of the
Town's comprehensive plan in the process. These multi-phased amenities
include, but are not limited to, future commercial/retail space, a
public "Baywalk," an expanded public beach, additional year-round
parking, public restrooms, and conference center. For additional
information on the entire mixed use Lighthouse Cove resort complex,
visit: www.lighthousecovedewey.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 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.
Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Stephanie Sheppard, (312) 780-5399
Stephanie.sheppard@hyatt.com