The opening marks the first Hyatt Place hotel in Chile and on the
South American continent
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2014--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and HPV S.A. today announced the
opening of Hyatt
Place Santiago/Vitacura in the city of Santiago, Chile. The opening
marks the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Santiago and introduces the
Hyatt Place brand to Chile and the South American continent.
Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura. Guestroom with Andes Mountain View. (Photo: Business Wire)
The first Hyatt Place hotel outside the United States debuted in Central
America with the 2012 opening of Hyatt
Place San Jose/Pinares in Costa Rica. The Hyatt Place brand has
since grown its brand presence in Latin America and the Caribbean with
locations in Puerto
Rico, Mexico
and now Chile. Expansion is set to continue in the region later this
year with anticipated Hyatt Place hotel openings in Mexico and Panama.
As Chile continues to cement its rank of being one of the best places to
do business in Latin America, backed by its 2013 designation as such by
The World Bank, the country is an important business and leisure market
for Hyatt. The opening of Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura is an important
step in Hyatt’s growth in strategic gateway and regional markets
throughout Latin America.
“Hyatt’s history in Chile spans more than 20 years, beginning when Grand
Hyatt Santiago
welcomed its first guests,” said
Myles McGourty
, senior
vice president of operations, Latin America & Caribbean for Hyatt.
“Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura brings one of the newest brands in
Hyatt’s portfolio to Chile, and we look forward to sharing its unique
approach to service with a new segment of travelers looking for
approachable style and design. It is an exciting time to be growing in
Chile.”
Andreas Nauheimer
, Director of HPV S.A., stated, “We are excited to work
once again with Hyatt and bring a new hotel to life in Santiago. Hyatt
Place Santiago/Vitacura offers an innovative service concept and a
modern design that we believe will be very successful in Santiago.”
About Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura
Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura is an upscale, select service hotel
designed for multi-tasking travelers. The hotel is located in the
upscale Santiago neighborhood of Vitacura, conveniently located 20
minutes from Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport on Americo
Vespucio Avenue.
Business travelers will find the hotel located within minutes of
Santiago’s three main business districts: Nueva Las Condes, El Golf,
Providencia and Ciudad Empresarial. Travelers of all kinds can find
local attractions within close proximity such as the Museum of Fashion,
Historic Quarter, Municipal Theater, Fine Arts Museum, and San Cristobal
Hill. Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura is within walking distance to Alonso
de Cordova Avenue shopping, as well as Parque Arauco Shopping Mall,
which offers an array of restaurants, shopping and entertainment options.
Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura offers guests:
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160 roomy rooms, including 20 suites, with mountain or city views
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All guestrooms feature a swiveling 46-inch HDTV, the plush
Hyatt Grand
Bed, a Cozy Corner sectional sofa-sleeper and Hyatt Plug Panel media
center for connecting a laptop or media device to the TV
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Free Wi-Fi everywhere
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Free hot buffet breakfast for guests with a stay
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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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Five meeting rooms with more than 3,300 square feet of flexible
meeting space with unique food & beverage options, audiovisual
equipment and more
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24-hour StayFit Gym
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Indoor heated pool
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Public computers available around the clock and free wireless printers
that can be used from anywhere in the hotel
“Santiago is a culturally rich city that provides a unique business and
leisure environment for its visitors,” said
Sergio Ortiz
, general
manager, Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura. “Opening the first Hyatt Place
hotel in South America is a distinct honor. We are proud to be a new
option for loyal Hyatt guests and are eager to introduce the brand and
its unique offerings to Chileans and international travelers.”
Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura Leadership
Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura is under the leadership of General Manager
Sergio Ortiz
and Director of Sales
Maria Paz Vacarezza
. In his role, Mr.
Ortiz is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of
the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s more than 50 associates and
ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place
is known. Ms. Vacarezza is responsible for providing sales service and
support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the
Santiago/Vitacura area.
For Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura information in English and Spanish, or
to make a reservation, please visit www.santiagovitacura.place.hyatt.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 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.
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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