Hyatt debuts in Panama with Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Immobiliare Real Estate Development
Group today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown in
Panama City, Panama. The hotel’s opening marks the first Hyatt-branded
hotel to enter the Panamanian market and the continued expansion of the
Hyatt Place brand throughout Latin America.
”We are delighted with the opening of Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown
because not only does it represent the first Hyatt-branded hotel in
Panama, it marks the continued growth and development of the Hyatt Place
brand,” said
Myles McGourty
, senior vice president, Latin America and
the Caribbean for Hyatt. “Hyatt Place hotels have been extremely well
received by our guests around the world, especially in the United States
and Latin America. We have been on a path of meaningful growth in the
region and being represented in Panama is important because our guests
are traveling there for business and pleasure. We believe Hyatt Place
Panama City/Downtown will bring a new standard of hospitality to the
area and provide a perfect blend of style, service and amenities that
exceed guest expectations.”
About Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown
The 165-room Hyatt Place Panama City/Panama is located in the city’s
financial zone, in the heart of the banking district. The hotel is
conveniently located 25 minutes from Tocumen International Airport, and
is near popular destinations in the banking district and the Atlapa
Convention Center. Guests of this hotel will also enjoy easy access to
local attractions such as Calle Uruguay, which offers a wide variety of
cuisine and clubs. Additionally, a Panama Metro stop, a few steps from
the hotel, can take guests directly to Albrook Mall.
Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown offers guests:
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165 roomy rooms, each featuring a swiveling 42-inch HDTV, the plush
Hyatt Grand Bed®, and a Cozy Corner with sectional sofa-sleeper
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Free Wi-Fi everywhere
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Complimentary free hot breakfast buffet for guests, featuring freshly
prepared hot breakfast items, a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold
cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee and an assortment of juices
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Five meeting rooms totaling 4,500 square feet (418 square meters) of
flexible, hi-tech meeting and function space
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A Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium
beers, as well as wines and cocktails
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24/7 Gallery Menu serving made-to-order entrees and appetizers around
the clock
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24-hour Gym
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A self-service laundry facility
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An outdoor, rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views of Panama City
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Valet parking
“We are very excited to bring Hyatt Place to Panama City/Downtown to
Panama, and welcome new and existing Hyatt guests to our new hotel,”
said
Manuel Villalobos
, general manager of Hyatt Place Panama
City/Downtown. “Hyatt Place was designed for a lifestyle, not a
demographic, and as a result, we are confident that everyone from
business travelers to students will appreciate the open, intuitive
design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi,
free breakfast and 24-hour food and beverage availability.”
Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown is part of the Hyatt
Gold Passport loyalty program. Frequent guests can earn and redeem
Hyatt Gold Passport points for free nights at more than 560 Hyatt
locations worldwide.
Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown Leadership
Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown is under the leadership of General
Manager
Manuel Villalobos
and Director of Sales
Jessica Oviedo
. In his
role, Manual 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. Jessica is responsible for providing sales service and support
to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Panama City area.
For Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown information in English and Spanish,
or to make a reservation, visit panamacity.place.hyatt.com.
About Hyatt Place
Launched in 2006, the Hyatt Place brand 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
hotels combine style with casual hospitality. Featuring spacious
guestrooms with the Cozy Corner, free Wi-Fi, the 24/7 Gallery Menu,
Coffee to Cocktails Bar, and free hot breakfast for guests. The Odds &
Ends program also has guests covered with items they may have forgot and
can buy, borrow or enjoy for free. 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 200
locations in the United States, Armenia, China, Costa Rica, India,
Mexico, Puerto Rico, The Netherlands, and United Arab Emirates. For
Hyatt Place information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP
(888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
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, license, own and develop hotels, resorts, branded residences
and vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®,
Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt Zilara™,
Hyatt Ziva
™, Hyatt Residences® and Hyatt
Residence Club® brand names and have
locations on six continents. As of June 30, 2014, the Company's
worldwide portfolio consisted of 563 properties in 48 countries. For
more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation