155-room Hyatt Place hotel located across from The Meadows Casino opens its doors to guests

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), FFC Capital Corp. and Crescent Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of the 155-room Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington, PA. The hotel is connected to The Meadows Casino by an enclosed walkway bridge, and it is the first Hyatt Place hotel to open in Pennsylvania’s Washington County.

“Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack & Casino is located in a very desirable area, and we’re looking forward to creating a positive travel experience for each and every guest that walks through our doors,” said General Manager Gabriel Perez. “With the convenience of having access to the 24-hour casino, as well the casual atmosphere and practical amenities offered by the Hyatt Place brand, we are confident that this hotel will be a refreshing new choice for business and leisure travelers visiting Washington County.”

Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack & Casino offers:

• 155 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a swiveling 42-inch HDTV, the plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and Cozy Corner sectional sofa
• Free Wi-Fi everywhere
• Parlay Lounge, the hotel’s signature bar
• 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
• 24/7 Gallery Menu serving made-to-order entrees and appetizers around the clock
• A Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium beers, as well as wines and cocktails
• 1,800 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space
• Complimentary 24-hour gym for guests

Guests of Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack & Casino can enjoy the hotel’s signature bar, Parlay Lounge. Featuring specialty drinks, local brews and an extensive menu, including sushi rolled to order, Parlay Lounge is a great addition to Southwestern Pennsylvania’s nightlife scene. The bar area features eleven 55-inch TVs, and the outdoor patio with a fire pit offers three 65-inch TVs to stay tuned to popular sporting events. Live music from local bands will also be available on select days.

Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack & Casino is conveniently located adjacent to The Meadows Casino, and offers secure access via covered walkway to the 24/7 slots and casino table games. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino features live harness racing 208 days of the year viewable from the grandstand or one of the many luxurious VIP suites. The venue also hosts a full simulcast schedule from premier tracks across the country. Other amenities include a variety of premiere dining options, 24-lane bowling alley suitable for all ages and live shows and entertainment every weekend. Banquet and event space is available for groups up to 2,000 attendees, and can be booked with hotel accommodations through a dedicated meeting package at Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack & Casino.

The Tanger Outlet Center is located across the street and covers 122 acres of name brand and designer factory outlet stores. Southpointe Industrial Park, a community of the largest natural gas producers and energy corporations, is just six miles north of the hotel. CONSOL Energy Park, a multipurpose baseball stadium, and Lindenwood Golf Course are both within eight miles from the hotel.

“With the pairing of a fantastic and exciting destination and trustworthy global brand, Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack & Casino is a premiere location for local patrons and travelers visiting Washington County, Penn.,” said Chief Executive Officer and President Fred Branovan, FFC Capital Corporation.

For more information on Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack & Casino, please visit pittsburghsouth.place.hyatt.com.

ABOUT HYATT PLACE

Launched in 2006, the Hyatt Place brand brings to the upscale service hotel category the authentic hospitality for which Hyatt is known. Inspired by multitasking travelers’ 24/7 lifestyle, Hyatt Place combines style with casual hospitality. Featuring spacious guestrooms with the Cozy Corner, Free Wi-Fi everywhere, the 24/7 Gallery Menu, Coffee to Cocktails Bar, and Free Hot Breakfast for guests. The Odds & Ends program also has guests covered with items they may have forgotten 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 215 locations in the United States, Armenia, China, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Netherlands, and United Arab Emirates. For Hyatt Place information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com.

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a nationally recognized, top-5 operator of hotels and resorts. Crescent currently operates over 100 hotels and resorts in 36 states in the US and 4 provinces in Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt and IHG. Crescent also operates a collection of legendary independent hotels and resorts. Crescent’s clients are made up of hotel REITs, private equity firms and major developers. 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 develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Zilara™, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and have locations on six continents. As of December 31, 2014, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 587 properties in 50 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation