198-room hotel marks first Hyatt property in Sochi

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Sochi, the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Russia. The 198-room hotel offers stunning panoramic city and sea views and will cater to business and leisure guests.

“The opening of Hyatt Regency Sochi marks a significant step forward in expanding our brand presence in Russia, a country that is rapidly becoming a burgeoning business and leisure destination,” said Peter Norman , Senior Vice President, Acquisitions and Development for Hyatt in the Europe, Africa, and Middle East region. “The new hotel will help to redefine the standard for hotels in Sochi, bringing an unprecedented level of quality, service and innovation to the city.”

The newly built Hyatt Regency Sochi is strategically located in the central district of the city alongside the beach promenade, offering idyllic views of the Black Sea. The location provides easy access to the city’s railway station and port, and is only 12 miles from Adler International Airport. It is also a short walk from the main cultural and recreational areas of Sochi.

Points of interest nearby include the Formula 1 track and the beautiful historical part of the city. “We are thrilled to bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s authentic hospitality and world-class facilities to southern Russia, a new part of the country for the brand,” said Jean Francois Durand, general manager of Hyatt Regency Sochi. “The Hyatt Regency brand is all about keeping people connected and energized, which is a perfect fit for the city of Sochi and the travelers that we know will visit this destination.”

Guestrooms

The 14-floor, 198-room hotel includes 28 luxury suites, with an upscale range of innovative, modern amenities and services, including high-speed internet. All guest rooms include features such as climate control, multi-satellite and cable television, as well as ergonomic work areas that are designed specifically with business guests in mind. Each room will have stylish and comfortable interiors – including spacious bathrooms with a full set of amenities. To ensure guests enjoy the stunning views of the Black Sea and the city, each room has floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies that provide spectacular views of the beautiful local scenery.

Services and Amenities

Hyatt Regency Sochi has more than 16,200 square feet of sophisticated, stylish, multi-purpose convention space. This includes a 5,700-square-foot, pillar-free Regency Ballroom with space for 350 guests, as well as a variety of indoor and outdoor venues catering to corporate meetings, weddings, and events. For business guests, there are five meeting rooms, a boardroom, and two breakout areas.

To help guests rest and rejuvenate, the hotel offers a range of on-site activities, including a spa facility with six treatment rooms and a wide selection of massage types and therapies. The hotel also offers a traditional Russian banya, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness center with Turkish and Finnish saunas, and a hair and nail salon.

The array of restaurants and bars in Hyatt Regency Sochi cater to a wide range of tastes. The signature restaurant, Bourride, serves simple and authentic dishes including seafood-based Mediterranean cuisine. Passage, the warm and cozy all-day dining restaurant, offers a range of international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ground floor’s Lounge serves a variety of premium teas and coffee; a wide selection of spirits; and snacks and homemade pastries.

The hotel’s bar, Moyama, offers guests an intimate and vibrant place to connect with a selection of wines, spirits and cocktails, as well as an in-house DJ playing modern music late into the night. The Pool Bar features a selection of food and beverage poolside, which can also be rented out to host banquets and cocktail receptions for up to 50 people.

About Hyatt Regency Sochi

Hyatt Regency Sochi, a 198-room hotel, is located in one of the most prestigious addresses in Sochi. Its guestrooms feature spacious balconies and panoramic views of the Black Sea, spacious bathrooms with luxuriously deep bath tubs with separate showers and free internet access. Reservations for Hyatt Regency Sochi may be made by calling +7 862 227 1234 or visiting www.sochi.regency.hyatt.com.

About Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency brand is an energizing hotel brand that connects travelers to whom and what matter most to them. More than 140 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work, engage or relax; and expert planners who take care of every detail. For more information, visit hyattregency.com or facebook.com/HyattRegency.

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 June 30, 2014, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 563 properties in 48 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation