The United Kingdom’s first Hyatt Place hotel to be located close to
London Heathrow Airport
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2014--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate
has entered into an agreement with Magill Investments Limited for a Hyatt
Place hotel close to London Heathrow Airport, one of world’s busiest
airports. Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes is the second Hyatt Place
hotel under development in Europe, joining Hyatt
Place Zurich Airport. The Hyatt Place brand continues to expand
outside of the United States with today’s opening of Hyatt
Place Amsterdam Airport in The Netherlands, as well as recent Hyatt
Place openings in Armenia, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Slated to open in the spring of 2015, Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes
will offer 170 guestrooms in addition to 1,809 square feet (168 square
meters) of meeting space, an open food market with made-to-order meals
and snacks available around the clock, free WiFi, and a well-equipped
fitness center. The hotel will be located in Hayes, less than 15 minutes
from London Heathrow Airport terminals and close to Stockley Park
Business Park and Brunel University.
“We are delighted to introduce the Hyatt Place brand to the third
busiest airport in the world and the thriving business community in and
around Hayes and Hillingdon,” said
Peter Norman
, senior vice president,
real estate and development for Hyatt in Europe, Africa and the Middle
East. “The United Kingdom remains an important hub for international
business and leisure travel, with more than 70 million passengers
arriving to and departing from London Heathrow in 2012 alone. The
airport serves 84 airlines and 184 destinations in 80 countries, and the
opening of Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes will mark a significant
milestone for Hyatt as we continue to introduce the brand worldwide and
offer more choice to our guests in key gateway cities.”
“We are proud to develop the first Hyatt Place hotel in the United
Kingdom, and to be restoring a building at the heart of the Hayes
community,” said
Harry Mohinani
, director, Magill Investments Ltd. “The
Hyatt Place brand is a unique and refreshing concept, and we believe
that this will be a very successful hotel serving both travelers
visiting London Heathrow and the local business and residential
communities.”
Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes will be the fourth Hyatt-branded hotel
in the United Kingdom, joining Andaz
Liverpool Street London, Hyatt
Regency London-The Churchill and Hyatt
Regency Birmingham.
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 a forward-thinking guest experience
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 workspace. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi and remote printing
everywhere, 24-hour StayFit Gym, Coffee to Cocktails Bar offering
specialty coffees and a variety of premium beers, wine and cocktails,
and a 24/7 Gallery Market including freshly made grab n’ go sandwiches
and salads and a Bakery Case filled with items sure to satisfy the sweet
tooth. The 24/7 Gallery Menu offers freshly prepared meals any time day
or night, in addition to the free a.m. Kitchen SkilletTM
served daily for guests, featuring hot breakfast items, fresh fruit and
more. 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 180
locations in the United States, Armenia, Costa Rica, India and Puerto
Rico. For Hyatt Place information or to make a reservation, call
1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com.
About Magill Investments Ltd
Magill Investments Ltd. is a special purpose company incorporated to
develop the Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes.
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
30 September 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
Siân Martin, +1 312 780 5797
sian.martin@hyatt.com
or
Hyatt
Hotels & Resorts – Europe, Africa, Middle East
Malene Rydahl,
+33 1 53 45 28 38
malene.rydahl@hyatt.com