CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 30, 2014--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and
Grupo Eco
today announced the
opening of Hyatt
Place La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Hyatt Place La Paz is
the second Hyatt Place hotel to open in Mexico and continues Hyatt’s
growth strategy in the country.
“The opening of this hotel marks the second Hyatt Place in Mexico, and
we are delighted to be expanding the brand’s presence in Mexico. This
hotel opening is a testament to the success and value of the Hyatt Place
brand,” said
Myles McGourty
, senior vice president, Latin America &
Caribbean for Hyatt. “We believe Hyatt Place La Paz will bring a new
standard to the area and will provide a perfect mix of style, service
and amenities that will exceed guest expectations.”
Hyatt Place La Paz opens eight months after the first Hyatt Place hotel, Hyatt
Place Los Cabos, opened in Mexico. Hyatt has previously announced
additional Hyatt Place hotels in Mexico, including Tijuana, Baja
California; and Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche.
The growing appeal of the Hyatt Place brand among business and leisure
travelers visiting Latin America and the Caribbean is fueling this
growth in the region. Hyatt Place is currently represented in Costa
Rica, Chile and Puerto Rico. Previously announced Hyatt Place hotels are
under development in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Brazil.
About Hyatt Place La Paz
Hyatt Place La Paz is an upscale, select service hotel designed for the
multi-tasking traveler. The hotel is situated in the exclusive area of
Costa Baja in La Paz, near the Pichilingue Highway, 30 minutes from La
Paz International Airport. The Costa Baja neighborhood is rich with
nearby activities for guests to enjoy, including a beach on the Gulf of
California, the 18-hole Costa Baja Golf Course designed by
Gary Player
,
a 250-slip marina, and a variety of shops and restaurants. The hotel is
also in close proximity to La Paz’s historic downtown, Todos Santos
Magic Town and Espiritu Santo Island, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Guests
to the destination may also enjoy seasonal water activities such as
whale watching, surfing, kayaking, sailing, wave runners, jet skiing,
and deep-sea fishing, among others.
Hyatt Place La Paz offers guests:
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151 roomy rooms, each offering scenic views of the marina or the Sea
of Cortez
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All guestrooms feature a swiveling 42-inch TV, the plush
Hyatt Grand
Bed and a Cozy Corner sectional sofa with sectional sofa-sleeper
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Free Wi-Fi everywhere
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Free hot buffet breakfast for guests
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24/7 Gallery Menu & Market, which includes an all-day-dining
restaurant, freshly prepared entrees and appetizers available
around-the-clock, plus on-the-go salads, sandwiches, sweets and
bottled beverages
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A Coffee to Cocktails Bar, offering a wide range of specialty coffees,
espresso, premium beer and wines
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2,691 square feet of flexible, meeting and function space
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A 24-hour business center fully equipped with free wireless printers
that can be used from anywhere in the hotel
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24-hour StayFit Gym
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Outdoor pool with views to the marina
“Hyatt Place La Paz is located in the very desirable area of Costa Baja,
and we’re looking forward to creating a positive travel experience for
each and every guest that walks through our doors,” said
Francisco
Hernandez
, general manager, Hyatt Place La Paz. “Hyatt Place was
designed for a lifestyle, not a demographic, and as a result, we are
confident that everyone from business travelers to beachgoers will
appreciate the open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical
amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings.”
Hyatt Place La Paz is part of Hyatt’s loyalty program, Hyatt
Gold Passport. Guests can earn Hyatt Gold Passport points and redeem
for free night awards at more than 550 Hyatt hotels worldwide.
Hyatt Place La Paz Leadership
Hyatt Place La Paz is under the leadership of General Manager
Francisco
Hernandez
and Sales Manager
Eduardo Mejia
. In his role, Hernandez is
directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the
hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s approximately 50 associates and
ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place
is known. Mejia is responsible for providing sales service and support
to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the La Paz area.
For Hyatt Place La Paz information in English and Spanish, or to make a
reservation, visit lapaz.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 with your stay. 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 190
locations in the United States, Armenia, China, Costa Rica, India,
Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Netherlands. 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, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®,
Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt Zilara™ and
Hyatt
Ziva
™ brand names and have locations on
six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt
Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or
licenses Hyatt Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club®.
As of March 31, 2014, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 554
properties in 47 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Aurelia Vasquez, +1 312 780 5873
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