The opening marks the second Hyatt Place in Puerto Rico in
collaboration with PRISA Group
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2014--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), PRISA
Group and McConnell
Valdes Consulting today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Manatí
in Manatí, Puerto Rico. The Governor of Puerto Rico, the Hon.
Alejandro
Garcia Padilla
, attended the hotel’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Hyatt
Place Manatí represents the first international hotel brand in the north
central region of Puerto Rico and the second Hyatt Place hotel to open
in Puerto Rico within the last three months, marking for a strong return
of Hyatt-branded hotels to the Island after a seven-year absence.
In December of 2013, Puerto Rico’s first Hyatt Place hotel opened in the
municipality of Bayamon and has been warmly received by the region. The
Hyatt Place brand expansion continues in Puerto Rico with Hyatt Place
Manatí and will be followed by a Hyatt House hotel in San Juan, which is
expected to open later this year.
Hyatt House San Juan
will mark the
first hotel in the extended stay segment to open in Puerto Rico.
“Hyatt Place was built from the insight of our guests' appreciation for
approachable style, where design and quality is delivered in a very
simple and affordable fashion, offering a seamless travel experience for
guests, and we are delighted with this new choice for travelers visiting
the north central region of Puerto Rico,” said
Chris Walker
, vice
president of brands, Hyatt Place. “This second opening furthers the
meaningful growth of our brand in Puerto Rico, and throughout the U.S.,
Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America over the next few years.”
Hyatt Place hotels are opening throughout the world and the brand is
nearing its 200th hotel opening. Its strength and reputation among
guests and the hospitality industry is also continuing to grow. Last
year, the Hyatt Place brand was recognized for its distinctive amenities
and service as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains
in the U.S. by J.D. Power; one of the top 10 brands offering the best
customer satisfaction in both the Americas and around the globe by the
Market Metrix Hospitality Index; and best in its category for the second
consecutive year in Business Travel News’ annual Hotel Chain
Survey.
“With Puerto Rico seeing double-digit growth in visitors and RevPAR
during the last three years, it’s the perfect time to introduce our
second Hyatt Place hotel on the Island and to expand our relationship
with Hyatt,” said
Federico Stubbe, Jr.
, president of PRISA Group, the
developer and owner. “The Hyatt Place brand offers an innovative service
concept and a modern design that we believe will be very successful in
Puerto Rico. The introduction of a second of three planned Hyatt select
service hotels in Puerto Rico is a testament to the growth of the Island
as a national and international destination for both leisure and
business travelers.”
About Hyatt Place Manatí
Hyatt Place Manatí is an upscale, select service hotel designed for
multi-tasking travelers. The hotel is located in Puerto Rico’s northern
coast, within the San Juan metropolitan area, 38 minutes from Luis Muñoz
Marín International Airport. The hotel is conveniently and quickly
accessible to/from the José de Diego Expressway/PR-22, and is part of
unsigned Interstate PR-2, allowing travel to the East or West direction.
Hyatt Place Manatí is conveniently located near Manati’s business and
medical districts. The hotel is in close proximity to highly recognized
companies such as DuPont, Janssen Ortho LLC, Ortho Pharmaceutical Div.,
Bristol Myers Squibb, Patheon, and BASF-the Chemical Company. Accessible
to healthcare facilities, the hotel is a convenient option for visitors
to Healthsouth Medical Rehabilitation Center, Manatí Medical Center and
the Doctors’ Center Hospital.
Additionally, Hyatt Place Manatí guests can find popular name retailers
such as Marshall’s, Burlington Coat Factory, and Wal-Mart nearby, and
just a short drive away is the Puerto Rico Premium Outlets. Hotel guests
can also enjoy dining and entertainment options within the hotel’s
complex at the adjacent Longhorn Steakhouse restaurant and Casino
Atlántico Manatí.
Hyatt Place Manatí offers guests:
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104 roomy rooms, each featuring a swiveling 42-inch flat screen HDTV,
the plush Hyatt Grand Bed, a Cozy Corner with sectional sofa-sleeper
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Free Wi-Fi everywhere
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Free a.m. Kitchen Skillet TM 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 1,900 square feet of flexible meeting space with unique food
& beverage options, audiovisual equipment and more
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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 greens, sandwiches,
flatbreads, apps and more around the clock
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24-hour StayFit Gym
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Free public computers with internet access and printing in the Gallery
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Free parking for hotel guests
“Manatí is a charming and culturally rich city that provides a unique
business and leisure environment for its visitors,” said
Angel Sierra
,
general manager, Hyatt Place Manatí. “We are proud to be opening Hyatt
Place Manatí and offering visitors to our city an equally unique hotel
experience that has been designed with the needs of today’s travelers in
mind. Whether our guests come to enjoy the activities of Puerto Rico’s
northern shores or to take care of their business needs, Hyatt Place
Manatí is a different kind of place to retreat to while in Manatí.”
Hyatt Place Manatí Leadership
Hyatt Place Manatí is under the leadership of General Manager
Angel
Sierra
and Director of Sales
Yajaira Torres
. In his role, Mr. Sierra is
directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the
hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 30 associates and ensuring
guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known.
Sierra is joined by Ms. Torres, Director of Sales, who is responsible
for providing sales service and support to travelers and meeting
planners frequenting the Manatí area.
For Hyatt Place Manatí information in English and Spanish, or to make a
reservation, visit manati.place.hyatt.com,
or by phone at (787) 854-1000.
About Hyatt Place
Launched in 2006, Hyatt Place hotels bring 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 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, Costa Rica and India. For Hyatt Place
information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847)
or visit www.hyattplace.com.
About Island Hospitality Partners
Island Hospitality Partners is a joint venture of PRISA Group and
McConnell Valdes Consulting (McVC). PRISA and McVC have combined their
expertise and resources in the planning, development, construction and
operation of hospitality, residential and mixed used projects to form
Island Hospitality Partners, LLC, creating a strong team capable of
executing all necessary tasks for the successful development projects
from conception to operation.
About PRISA Group
PRISA Group (PRISA) is a family-owned developer and builder of green
residential communities and resort hospitality projects in Puerto Rico
and Florida with over 6,000 units in planning and construction,
representing a value of over $3 billion. The firm has delivered over
3,000 units in the last 20 years and is currently developing projects in
Dorado, Vega Alta, Gurabo, San Lorenzo, and Humacao, Puerto Rico, as
well as in Tampa, Florida. PRISA Group has received numerous awards,
including Builder Member of the Decade and three Master Planned
Community of the Year Awards by the National Association of Home
Builders’ Puerto Rico Chapter, as well as the highest honor bestowed
upon Puerto Rico developer, the
Frank Ramirez de Arellano
Award.
PRISA Group is currently developing the Dorado Beach Resort, a $1.4
billion development, including the Dorado Beach, A Ritz Carlton Reserve,
the first in the Americas, which opened to the public in December 2012,
and the J.W. Marriott Dorado Beach, currently in development. For more
information, please visit www.prisagroup.com.
About McConnell Valdes Consulting
McConnell Valdes Consulting, Inc. (McVC) is a Puerto Rico corporation
specializing in the planning, financing, development and marketing of
hospitality and mixed-use real estate projects in Puerto Rico. McVC
personnel have over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and real
estate industries and have advised local and international clients in
designing and executing complex hospitality and real estate projects in
Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Spain.
McVC is an affiliate of McConnell Valdés LLC. This affiliation provides
the continuity and support of one of the nation’s most respected
Hispanic-owned law firms combined with the hospitality and real estate
expertise and transactional track record of the professionals at McVC.
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.
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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Aurelia Vasquez
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