111-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of the newly
revitalized Haymarket Entertainment District
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2014--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Hegg Companies today announce the
opening of Hyatt
Place Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket, the first Hyatt hotel in Lincoln,
Neb. This hotel offers a refreshing new choice for the business and
leisure travelers coming to Lincoln and looking to be in the center of
it all.
The hotel is managed by Hegg Companies, located in Sioux Falls, S.D.,
and today’s opening adds Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket to its
management portfolio in the region. “We are excited to work with WRK to
bring the Hyatt Place brand to the Lincoln area,” said Vice President
Jennifer Seifert-Brenna
of Hospitality Operations. “We expect the hotel
to be a leader in amenities and guest services and look forward to it
being a part of the Lincoln community.”
Located in the new West Haymarket development on Q Street, Hyatt Place
Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket is just steps from Pinnacle Bank Arena and
the Railyard Entertainment Center, as well as more than 30 dining
venues. The hotel is three blocks from University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s
football stadium and in the middle of pre- and post-game action.
Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket offers:
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111 roomy rooms, all of which feature a swiveling 42-inch HDTV, the
plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and Cozy Corner sectional sofa. Three Corner
Suites overlook the Railyard and the gorgeous Haymarket area.
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Free Wi-Fi everywhere
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Only pet-friendly hotel in the Downtown Lincoln area
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Complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet TM 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 1,700 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
“We are very excited to bring the Hyatt Place brand to the Railyard,”
said WRK Associate Brett West. “It will add a new dynamic to the
development, an area which continues to grow.”
HYATT PLACE LINCOLN/DOWNTOWN-HAYMARKET LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket is under the leadership of
General Manager
David Wheaton
and Director of Sales
Jacquie Hirschman
.
In his role, Wheaton is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day
operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 25 associates
and ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt
Place is known. Hirschman is responsible for providing sales service,
marketing and support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the
Lincoln area.
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, 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.
ABOUT HEGG COMPANIES
Hegg Companies Inc. is a private equity real estate firm based in Sioux
Falls, South Dakota. The third-generation, family-owned business
specializes in all aspects of commercial real estate. The company has
demonstrated success across the spectrum of commercial real estate
disciplines, including hospitality development and management,
multi-family development and management, and commercial property
development.
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 December 31, 2013, the Company's
worldwide portfolio consisted of 548 properties in 48 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