93-room Hyatt Place hotel located on the University of Mary
Washington campus is just minutes away from Historic Downtown
Fredericksburg
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2014--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today
announce the opening of Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington. The
hotel, which is located on the campus of the University of Mary
Washington, serves the university community, Historic Downtown
Fredericksburg, Virginia and the Mary Washington Health System with its
convenient centralized location.
“Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington is located in a desirable
and historic area, and we’re looking forward to creating a positive
experience for each and every guest that walks through our doors,” said
Jim Fournier
, general manager. “Hyatt Place was designed for business
and leisure travelers alike, so we are confident all our guests will
appreciate our hotel’s open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere and
practical amenities. We are very excited about being part of the
Fredericksburg community.”
Located in the middle of the university’s Eagle Village – a
pedestrian-friendly 23-acre mixed-use development – Hyatt Place
Fredericksburg-Mary Washington is within steps of more than 20 retail
shops, a fitness club, a grocery store, 10 family-oriented restaurants
and cafés offering selections from sushi and Mexican cuisine, and one of
the area’s most popular sports bars. Miles of the city’s trail system
surround the hotel, providing walkers, runners, and bicyclists with
access to Historic Downtown Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock River.
Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington offers:
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93 roomy rooms, including four Presidential Executive Suites, 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 throughout the hotel
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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 1,500 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function
space
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24/7 Gallery Menu 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
“Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington provides our community with
useful meeting space, first-class lodging, and many new jobs,” said
Jeff
Rountree
, president of Eagle Property Holdings and chief executive
officer of the UMW Foundation. “Together with Hyatt, the UMW Foundation
is bringing one of the most iconic hospitality brands to our region. We
look forward to welcoming guests to Fredericksburg from not only the
Unites States, but from many other places around the world.”
HYATT PLACE FREDERICKSBURG-MARY WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington is led by General Manager
Jim
Fournier
, Assistant General Manager
John Marion
and Director of Sales
Michelle Hardy
. In their roles, Fournier and Marion are directly
responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel,
including overseeing the hotel’s more than 30 associates and ensuring
guests encounter the authentic hospitality experience for which Hyatt
Place is known. Hardy is responsible for providing sales service and
support to guests and meeting planners frequenting the Fredericksburg
area, as well as serving as liaison to the Fredericksburg community and
local organizations.
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 INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS
Interstate Hotels & Resorts is the leading U.S.-based global hotel
management company. Hotel owners, developers and guests discover the
Interstate difference in our more than 380 hotels with 72,000 rooms
located throughout the U.S. and around the world, including six
wholly-owned hotels. Interstate is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a joint
venture between Thayer Lodging Group and Jin Jiang Hotels.
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