Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown Marks Brand’s Third Hotel in
Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2013--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announces the opening of Hyatt
Place Minneapolis Downtown, which has just completed a rebranding
and renovation.
“We are excited to add to the momentum in the Minneapolis community by
welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the downtown area,” said Jay
Sloboch, general manager, Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown. “Whether we
are catering to business or leisure travelers, we know our guests will
appreciate the comfortable and functional amenities such as free Wi-Fi,
made-to-order fresh food around the clock and the StayFit@Hyatt fitness
center.”
Connected to Minneapolis’ iconic climate-controlled Skyway, Hyatt Place
Minneapolis Downtown is minutes away from the historic Hennepin Theater
District and expansive shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Additionally, the city’s Hiawatha Light Rail is fewer than three blocks
away, providing easy access to MSP International Airport and Mall of
America. The 213-room, atrium-style hotel boasts an open, intuitive
design and casual atmosphere with practical, forward-thinking amenities.
“This hotel opening marks the third Hyatt Place hotel in the state, and
we are proud to introduce downtown Minneapolis to the Hyatt Place
experience,” said
Kevin Schramm
, vice president of development for Hyatt
Hotels & Resorts . “New Hyatt Place locations opened in urban markets
such as New York City’s Midtown Manhattan and Chicago’s
River North
and
Hyde Park earlier this year, and we look forward to a continued warm
reception from metropolitan travelers.”
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown offers:
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213 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV, the
plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and a sectional sofa sleeper
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Free 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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More than 1,800 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting and
function space
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24/7 Gallery Menu serving fresh, made-to-order entrees and appetizers
around the clock
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Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring coffees, premium beers, wines and
cocktails
HYATT PLACE MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown is under the leadership of General
Manager
Jay Slaboch
and Director of Sales
Jae Baker-Dewald
. In his role,
Slaboch is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations
of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s associates and ensuring
guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known.
Baker-Dewald is responsible for providing sales service and support to
travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Minneapolis 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 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