200-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in northern portion of the NoMa
District of Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 26, 2014--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), The JBG Companies and Crescent Hotels
& Resorts today announce the opening of Hyatt
Place Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol, the first Hyatt Place hotel in
Washington, D.C. The hotel is situated in the northern portion of the
NoMa district, one of the city’s fastest growing neighborhoods with a
vibrant mixed use development that sits just north of, and in view of,
the U.S. Capitol Building.
Hyatt Place Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol is situated in the northern portion of the NoMa district, one of the city's fastest growing neighborhoods. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are very excited to bring the Hyatt Place brand to Washington, D.C.,
a large and energetic city filled with restaurants, museums, theaters,
and entertainment attractions,” said
Stacy Smith
, general manager, Hyatt
Place Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol. “We believe this new hotel will add
an exciting, new dynamic to the neighborhood, and we are confident that
Hyatt Place D.C./U.S. Capitol will exceed guest expectations by
providing both business and leisure travelers with everything they need
while away from home.”
Hyatt Place Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol is a short walking distance
from the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station (
Red Line
), and is located just
north of the U.S. Capitol Building, Smithsonian Institution, Union
Station, the White House, and Washington D.C. Convention Center.
Additionally, the hotel is less than six miles from Georgetown and the
National Cathedral.
Hyatt Place Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol offers:
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200 roomy rooms, 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 everywhere
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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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1,600 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
“JBG is excited to enter the growing NoMa district with the introduction
of Hyatt Place Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol,” said
Moina Banerjee
,
principal, The JBG Companies. “This brand is a state of the art product,
and we are extremely proud to be the first Hyatt Place hotel in
Washington D.C. Cooper Carry and our entire design and development team
have created a unique design that is setting a new standard of what an
urban select service hotel can offer. The custom public space, expanded
lobby bar concept and easy access to both the metro and convention
center will provide an unmatched D.C. experience for our guests.”
"With the destination appeal of the nation’s capital paired with a
strong brand, Hyatt Place Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol will quickly
become a premier location to accommodate business and leisure travelers
visiting Washington, D.C.,” said
Michael George
, chief executive office
and president of Crescent Hotels & Resorts.
HYATT PLACE WASHINGTON, D.C./U.S. CAPITOL LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place Washington D.C./U.S. Capitol is under the leadership of
General Manager
Stacy Eacho Smith
and Director of Sales
Carlington
Barnett
. In her role, Smith is directly responsible for managing the
day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 65
associates and ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for
which Hyatt Place is known. Barnett is responsible for providing sales
service and support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the
D.C. area.
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 The JBG Companies
Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, The JBG Companies is a private
real estate investment firm that develops, owns and manages office,
residential, hotel and retail properties. The company has more than $10
billion in assets under management and development in the Washington
Metropolitan Area. Since 1960, JBG has been active in the communities
where it invests, striving to make a positive impact. More information
can be found by visiting the company's website, www.JBG.com,
or by calling 1-240-333-3600.
About Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a nationally recognized, top-10 independent
third-party operator of hotels and resorts. Crescent currently operates
over 80 hotels and resorts, with close to 19,000 rooms in 29 states and
Canada. Crescent is one of a small group of independent management
companies approved to operate hotels under the Marriott, Hilton,
Starwood, Hyatt and InterContinental flags. Crescent also operates a
collection of legendary independent hotels and resorts. For more
information, please visit www.chrco.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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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Siân Martin, (312) 780-5797
sian.martin@hyatt.com