145-room Hyatt Place hotel located in the heart of Chesterfield,
Missouri
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2013--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Drury Hotels Company today
announce the opening of Hyatt Place St. Louis/Chesterfield, the first
Hyatt Place hotel in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
“We are excited to bring Hyatt Place to Greater St. Louis with the
opening of Hyatt Place St. Louis/Chesterfield,” said
Elliott Rhoad
,
general manager. “Whether we are catering to business or leisure
travelers, we know that our 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 Gym.”
Nestled in the heart of Chesterfield, the new Hyatt Place hotel is
adjacent to Chesterfield Mall and just minutes from two new premium
outlet malls, area attractions and more than 100 restaurants. Business
travelers will find the hotel is conveniently located along the I-64
commercial corridor, providing easy access to downtown St. Louis and the
city’s surrounding suburbs.
Hyatt Place St. Louis/Chesterfield offers:
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145 roomy rooms, all of which feature a swiveling 42-inch HDTV, the
plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and Cozy Corner sectional sofa
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Free Wi-Fi everywhere
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Complimentary a.m. Kitchen SkilletTM breakfast for guests,
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 2,300 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function
space
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24/7 Gallery Menu & Market 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
“We are excited to bring Hyatt Place to a thriving community like St.
Louis, which is the 19th largest metropolitan area in the
U.S. and home to 19 Fortune 1000 companies,” said
Chuck Drury
, president
and CEO of Drury Hotels Company. “We are confident that Hyatt Place St.
Louis/Chesterfield will bring a new standard to the area and will
provide a perfect mix of style, service and amenities that will exceed
guests’ expectations.”
HYATT PLACE ST. LOUIS/CHESTERFIELD LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place St. Louis/Chesterfield will be led by General Manager
Elliott Rhoad
and Director of Sales
Stephanie McDaniel
. In his role,
Rhoad is directly responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the
hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 25 associates and ensuring
guests experience the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known.
McDaniel is responsible for providing sales service and support to
travelers and meeting planners frequenting the St. Louis/Chesterfield
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. Roomy rooms feature multiple areas to work and
relax, and include the in-room Cozy Corner; plush Hyatt Grand Bed®;
and separate work space. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi and remote
printing everywhere, 24-hour StayFit Gym, Coffee to Cocktails Bar
offering beverages made with specialty coffees and a variety of premium
beers, wine and cocktails, and a Grab ‘n Go case stocked with freshly
made sandwiches and salads. The 24/7 Gallery Menu offers freshly
prepared meals any time day or night, in addition to the complimentary
a.m. Kitchen SkilletTM served daily for guests, featuring hot
breakfast items, fresh fruit and more. Specially trained Gallery 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 180
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 Drury Hotels
Friendly team members, clean rooms, and a great value have all helped
Drury earn recognition from J.D. Power and Associates 8 years in a row
for “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains.” For
more information, visit druryhotels.com. And Drury once again earned top
honors in the 2012 Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI), ranking #1
among Upper Midscale Hotels.
Drury Hotels Company is a Missouri-based, family owned and operated
hotel system with more than 130 hotels in 20 states from Arizona to the
Carolinas and from Texas to Michigan. Brands include Drury Inn & Suites,
Drury Inn, Drury Plaza Hotels, Drury Suites, Pear Tree Inn by Drury, as
well as other hotels in the mid-priced hotel segment. For a complete
listing of all Drury hotels or for reservations, visit www.druryhotels.com
or call 1-800-DRURYINN.
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®, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt ZilaraTM, and
Hyatt Ziva
TM 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.

Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Stephanie Sheppard, (312) 780-5399
Stephanie.sheppard@hyatt.com