159-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of the Old Market
district and expands local Hyatt family
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2013--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces the opening of Hyatt
Place/Omaha Downtown Old Market, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in
Nebraska.
The hotel offers 159 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV, the plush Hyatt Grand Bed(R) and a Cozy Corner sectional sofa. (Photo: Business Wire)
The hotel’s 35 new associates join an existing Hyatt family in Omaha of
more than 500 associates in the company’s Worldwide Reservation Center,
which provides reservation assistance, customer service and sales
support for all Hyatt-branded hotels worldwide.
“Omaha is not just a great place to travel for baseball,
entrepreneurship, great steak, and more, but it has also been a great
home to Hyatt’s reservation center for more than 40 years,” said
John
Tysdal
, general manager, Hyatt Place/Omaha Downtown Old Market. “We look
forward to welcoming guests into our family here and showing them the
authentic hospitality for which Hyatt Place is known.”
Hyatt Place/Omaha Downtown Old Market is located in the heart of the Old
Market district. The hotel is within walking distance to more than 40
restaurants and bars, many unique retail outlets and shops, and
countless downtown businesses. Additionally, the hotel is in close
proximity to CenturyLink Convention Center, the Holland Performing Arts
Center and the Durham Museum.
Hyatt Place/Omaha Downtown Old Market offers:
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159 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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Free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel
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Complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet TM with your stay,
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 1600 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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Complimentary transportation within five miles (including to/from
Eppley Airfield)
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Enclosed on-site parking facility
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Indoor swimming pool and fitness center
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A Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium
beers, as well as wines and cocktails
HYATT PLACE/OMAHA DOWNTOWN OLD MARKET LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place/Omaha Downtown Old Market is under the leadership of General
Manager
John Tysdal
and Director of Sales
Adam Duggins
. In his role,
Tysdal is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of
the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s growing 35 associates and
ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place
is known. Duggins is responsible for providing sales service and support
to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Omaha 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 to guests. 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
September 30, 2013, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 535
properties in 47 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