Hotel opening marks the introduction of the first upscale urban
resort with a beachfront location in northern China
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2013--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt
Regency Qingdao, introducing the Hyatt
Regency brand to China’s booming coastal city in the Shandong
province. Hyatt Regency Qingdao will be the first upscale urban resort
in northern China with an idyllic ocean setting.
Exterior of beachfront Hyatt Regency Qingdao in northern China (Photo: Business Wire)
Known as the “Pearl of the Yellow Sea,” Qingdao’s location on the
Shandong Peninsula, beside the Yellow Sea, is renowned for its natural
scenery, beautiful coastline and pleasant climate. It is also recognized
as an important economic hub and port city on China’s east coast. A
popular tourism destination full of history, visitors also flock to
Qingdao to savor its world-famous Tsingtao beer and delicious seafood.
Qingdao was crowned China’s Most Liveable City in 2011 by China
Institute of City Competitiveness.
Ideally positioned for business and pleasure, Hyatt Regency Qingdao is
located in Laoshan district, Qingdao’s new business, commercial and
entertainment center. It has direct access to Shi Lao Ren Beach, a
nearly two mile stretch of yellow sand beachfront and azure waters.
“As the only upscale beachfront hotel in northern China, our urban
resort truly offers the best of city convenience and resort-style
indulgence. We look forward to bringing Hyatt’s world-class dining,
hospitality and amenities to the beautiful beach city of Qingdao,” says
Anthony Ha
, general manager of Hyatt Regency Qingdao.
“The opening of Hyatt Regency in Qingdao, a popular gateway city, is a
significant milestone for us, as we continue to grow our brands in China
in a sustainable manner,” said
Christopher Koehler
, vice president of
operations for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in China. “We are very pleased to
be able to offer our signature brand of hospitality and unrivalled guest
experience at Hyatt Regency Qingdao and believe that this opening will
underscore our commitment to creating preference for Hyatt-branded
hotels throughout China.”
Hyatt Regency Qingdao offers 439 guestrooms, including 25 suites. All
rooms feature views of the ocean or beach through floor-to-ceiling
windows, set against a backdrop of the magnificent Laoshan and Fushan
mountains. High-tech in-room amenities include a 42-inch LED flat-screen
TV with cable/satellite programming, as well as high-speed broadband and
wireless Internet access.
The city’s most opulent VIP suites can also be found at Hyatt Regency
Qingdao. Spanning 4,520 square feet (420 square meters), the Chairman
Suite is the ultimate in comfort, with a master bedroom, dining and
entertainment areas, a kitchen, a bar, a gym and a massage room, all in
addition to a 270-degree ocean-view rooftop terrace. The 1,808
square-foot (168 sq m) Presidential Suite also offers luxurious living
areas and a large terrace.
Regency Club accommodation is located on exclusive floors with access to
the private Regency Club Lounge, where guests can enjoy premium
amenities and personalized services, including a continental buffet
breakfast, all-day refreshments, evening drinks, express check-in/out,
and the use of the club boardroom and private outdoor terrace.
Hyatt Regency Qingdao will uphold the brand’s reputation for signature
gourmet experiences with talented master chefs, beautifully appointed
restaurant designs and unique dining concepts, establishing itself as
the city’s premier dining destination.
The Chinese restaurant,
Dong Hai
88, serves authentic northern
Chinese cuisine, including signature Peking duck and authentic Qingdao
seafood specialties, in a dining room that references Qingdao’s fishing
heritage, complete with wave-like wood ceilings and stylized fishtail
lanterns. Dining rooms enjoy views of the open kitchens, and an
expansive terrace offers alfresco dining overlooking the beach.
Dong Hai
88 also offers an extensive menu of global wines, plus the largest beer
selection in Shandong Province, with 35 craft beers from around the
world. An open dessert kitchen also serves a selection of tempting
sweets.
Donghai 88 Private Dining offers an exclusive VIP dining experience with
ten luxurious private dining suites, each with exquisite
interiors and panoramic views of the ocean or
Shi Lao Ren Beach
.
Market Café, an all-day buffet restaurant with interactive open
kitchens and an ocean-front dining deck with direct beach access serves
seasonal world cuisine, while Bay Lounge in the hotel lobby provides a
relaxing retreat throughout the day, complemented by panoramic sea views.
With its unique resort ambience, state-of-the-art event spaces and
signature dining, Hyatt Regency Qingdao is the leading choice for
high-level meetings, functions and weddings. The hotel features 19,805
square feet (1,840 sq m) of multi-functional event venues, including a
spectacular outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean and a dedicated events
team to deliver creative programming and seamless coordination. Beach
resort weddings are a specialty of Hyatt Regency Qingdao. Bridal couples
meet with professional Hyatt wedding planners in the hotel’s Wedding
Salon, where every aspect of the day is meticulously planned to ensure
that weddings at Hyatt Regency Qingdao are truly memorable and
stress-free.
Qing, the Hyatt Spa, features eight private spa suites, four
reflexology rooms, a spa consultation room and separate men’s and
women’s thermal relaxation facilities. Spa-goers can rejuvenate body and
soul with a range of professional treatments inspired by traditional
Chinese medicine and international beauty rituals.
The Fitness Centre, featuring high-tech cardio equipment and free
weights, overlooks the beach. A 25-meter indoor pool with a floating
marble whirlpool provides a temperature-controlled alternative to the
seaside, just steps away.
About Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency hotels are conveniently located in urban, suburban,
airport, convention and resort destinations around the world. Properties
range in size from 200 rooms to up to more than 2,000 rooms, feature
intimate and large meeting spaces and offer a full range of services and
dining options tailored to serve the needs of conventions, business
travelers or resort vacationers. Hyatt Regency enables all guests –
whether they are traveling to work, unwind or gather in celebration – to
feel productive and revitalized. www.hyattregency.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
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, 2012, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 496 properties
in 45 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts - China
Lillian Zhang, +86 10 5928 1234
lillian.zhang@hyatt.com
or
Hyatt
Hotels & Resorts - Corporate
Katie Rackoff, +1 312 780 5361
katie.rackoff@hyatt.com