CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2013--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the official opening
of Park Hyatt Busan, the tenth Park Hyatt property in Asia Pacific and
the second Park Hyatt hotel in Korea following Park Hyatt Seoul. As the
second largest city in Korea, Busan is one of the most well-known
international hubs for Northeast Asia, with a thriving interchange of
trade and tourism.
Strategically placed in an area of global cultural exchange, Park Hyatt
Busan creates a new high-end segment for luxury hotels – offering a
comfortable, premier, luxury service suitable for the growing number of
Korean and international visitors traveling for leisure and business.
Set in the heart of the bustling city, Park Hyatt Busan upholds the
brand’s deep rooted reputation for sophisticated style, outstanding
service and accommodations, and superior facilities. Affording
breathtaking views across the ocean, the hotel is centrally located
among Busan’s premium commercial area – adjacent to the world’s largest
shopping mall, Shinsegae Centum City, as well as MICE facilities,
including the Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEXCO).
“We are thrilled that the second Park Hyatt hotel in Korea and the tenth
Park Hyatt property in this region has officially opened its doors,”
said
Larry Tchou
, Group President – Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels
Corporation. “This opening is a true reflection of the ways in which
Hyatt continually aims to become the most preferred brand in every
segment we serve, and it also shows the thoughtful growth of the Park
Hyatt brand into areas in which we know our customers are traveling. We
are seeing a booming hotel scene in Busan thanks to increased
international conventions and festivals, and we look forward to
welcoming travelers to Hyatt’s luxury brand that offers sophistication,
style and intimate experiences.”
“Many people have been anxiously awaiting the newest hotel in the Park
Hyatt collection, which we believe will make a big splash in the heart
of Busan,” said
Marc von Armin
, General Manager, Park Hyatt Busan. “In
successfully incorporating the unparalleled city views into the
interior, Park Hyatt Busan is bound to set a whole new standard for
luxury, armed with distinctive world-class facilities and services.”
Design and Guestrooms
Nestling in the marine city adjacent to Haeundae Beach, Park Hyatt Busan
is built in a modern style with 33 floors above ground and six floors
below ground level. With 269 guestrooms, including 69 suites, the shape
of the building is designed to symbolically express the dramatic beauty
and power that Busan represents. Inspired by the lively and dynamic
energy of Busan and its ocean view,
Daniel Libeskind
, a world-renowned
architect, designed this beautiful hotel in a curved shape, which
embodies the ocean waves in Busan. In addition to its exterior
representing the ocean wave at Haeundae Beach as well as the camellia, a
symbolic flower of Busan, the interior of Park Hyatt Busan offers
breathtaking views of the ocean and Gwangan Bridge though
floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
The interior of the hotel was designed by Super Potato, the Japanese
design firm well known for its unique and innovative designs.
Nature-friendly materials, such as hardwood and natural stone, were used
to offer a style of ‘residential comfort,’ a signature concept for the
hotel’s modern aesthetic. Guests can enjoy a memorable experience filled
with exquisite comforts that help bring the beautiful nature of Busan
indoors.
Dining
To continue Park Hyatt’s tradition as a trend-setter of innovative
dining concepts, Park Hyatt Busan offers patrons a whole new dining
experience with its restaurant, lounge and patisserie.
Nestled on the 32nd floor, ‘Dining Room’ features an open kitchen and
sushi bar serving premium grilled steak, fresh seafood, and the
highest-quality sushi and sashimi while offering magnificent views of
the ocean and Gwangan Bridge through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. A
casual restaurant in a residential style, ‘Living Room’ offers casual
menus of Korean and western cuisine, as well as live music to entertain
diners during the evening hours.
‘Lounge,’ located on the same floor as the lobby, is the ideal place for
any type of meeting while enjoying afternoon tea, wine and various
beverages. Additionally, Park Hyatt Busan takes special pride in
Patisserie, a pastry boutique, serving homemade pastries, chocolate,
praline and sandwiches, prepared to order.
Spa and Fitness
Lumi Spa & Fitness at Park Hyatt Busan features a fitness centre, indoor
swimming pool and spa treatment facility, occupying a total of three
floors. The fitness centre provides an opportunity for guests to work on
an individual exercise regime while appreciating magnificent panoramic
views over Haeundae Beach through a glass window. The spa’s indoor
swimming pool is built on 65-foot-wide granite stones to provide stylish
relaxation. Lumi Spa has seven treatment rooms filled with natural
sunlight and ocean views, ensuring the perfect resting place in Busan
with the highest-quality service and sumptuous spa treatments using
Kerstin Florian
products.
Event Facility
Located in the heart of an international city, Park Hyatt Busan provides
an optimal space for various events such as corporate meetings,
conferences and seminars, as well as weddings, banquets, theme parties
and other social events. Event halls are equipped with state-of-the-art
systems and technology, and a professional team of experts is on hand to
provide tailored service for each event, from its planning stage through
to its execution.
All banquet halls are carefully developed and designed in order to offer
optimal facilities for all conferences, including audio and video
systems capabilities. Each ballroom has 15 foot high ceilings to attract
natural light in an elegant style. Furthermore, ‘Drawing Room’ is the
first-ever multi-event facility in a residential style introduced in the
city of Busan. It is located on the 33rd floor where exquisite dishes
are served, and breathtaking views in a cozy atmosphere are available.
Reservations for Park Hyatt Busan may be made by visiting www.busan.park.hyatt.com
or by calling a Hyatt Worldwide Sales Centre. Visit Park Hyatt Busan on
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ParkHyattBusan.
About Park Hyatt
Intimate and residential in style, Park Hyatt hotels promise gracious
service on a personal scale. Located in many of the world’s premier
destinations, each Park Hyatt hotel combines elegance with distinctive
regional character. Park Hyatt hotels feature sophisticated interiors,
meeting and special event spaces for small groups and social occasions,
critically acclaimed art programs, and signature restaurants featuring
award-winning chefs. For more information, visit www.parkhyatt.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 December 31, 2012, the Company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of
500 properties in 46 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Karen Chung
Director of Corporate
Communications, Asia Pacific
(+852) 2768 1271
karen.chung@hyatt.com
or
Hyatt
Hotels & Resorts - Corporate
Jamie Rothfeld
+312 780 6070
jamie.rothfeld@hyatt.com