Brand growth accelerated with hotels in New Orleans, New York City
and Key West
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced three hotels are
transitioning to the Hyatt Centric brand from the Hyatt brand,
accelerating the Hyatt Centric brand’s growth. The three hotels include Hyatt
Centric French Quarter New Orleans, Hyatt
Centric Times Square New York and Hyatt
Centric Key West Resort & Spa.
“These hotels mark significant momentum for the Hyatt Centric brand as
we continue with our expansion plans and enter prime destinations where
we know our guests are traveling,” said Stephen Haggerty, global head of
capital strategy, franchising and select service, Hyatt. “New Orleans,
New York City and Key West are ideal markets in which the Hyatt Centric
brand can continue its growth and connect with guests in the
upper-upscale lifestyle segment.”
Chosen for their sought-after locations and locally inspired designs,
each hotel serves as a launch pad for guests to explore and discover the
best of the destination. Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, which
was re-branded from Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans on September 1,
2016, places guests in the middle of New Orleans’ signature attractions
such as Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, jazz clubs, House of Blues, and
Royal Street, to name a few. Guests can also partake in homemade
infusions at the hotel whiskey bar, Batch Bar, and taste regional
delicacies prepared by local chefs at Red Fish Grill and Powdered Sugar.
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York, which is expected to re-brand in
late October 2016, will place guests at the heart of New York City.
Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, One World Trade Center, and the New
York Public Library will all be a short distance from the hotel, and
guests can indulge in hand-crafted cocktails, fine wines and innovative
cuisine at the hotel’s celebrated rooftop bar, Bar 54. The 487
apartment-style guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows will reflect
the pulse of New York City life and serve as a relaxing retreat after a
night out on the town.
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa will also be in a prime location and
provide guests with the information and tools they need to explore the
best of Key West, including nearby fishing in the Gulf of Mexico,
renowned sunsets, and historic Old Town. The waterfront hotel, which is
expected to re-brand in early November 2016, will offer contemporary
guestrooms, world-class spa services, a 24-hour fitness center, and
modern amenities such as Drybar Buttercup blow dryers and eco-friendly
bath products, among other items.
“These three hotels reflect the spirit of exploration and discovery that
is at the core of the Hyatt Centric brand,” said Sandra Cordova Micek,
global senior vice president of brands, Hyatt. “From the thoughtful
design to the in-the-know colleagues, every aspect of Hyatt Centric
French Quarter New Orleans, Hyatt Centric Times Square New York, and
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa will inspire guests to experience
the best that these destinations have to offer.”
The new additions demonstrate the brand’s strong growth plans and will
join eight other Hyatt Centric hotels currently open across the globe.
Launched in 2015, the Hyatt Centric brand includes hotels in Chicago,
Ill.; San Francisco, Calif.; Park City, Utah; Santa Barbara, Calif.;
Long Beach, Calif.; Miami, Fla.; Houston, Texas; and Montevideo,
Uruguay, and expects to open Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach (Waikiki,
Hawaii), Hyatt Centric Barbados, Carlisle Bay (Bridgetown, Barbados),
and Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan) by early 2018.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
The Hyatt Centric Experience
Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service lifestyle hotels located in
prime destinations. Created for millennial-minded travelers who want to
be in the middle of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully
designed to enable exploration and discovery. The lobby lounge is a
launch pad providing guests with information about the most sought-after
food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer, sourced
from a community of “in the know” local explorers. The bar and
restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally
inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern
rooms focus on delivering everything guests wants and nothing they
don’t, including environmentally conscious bath products,
Bluetooth-enabled electronics, restaurant to-go delivery service and
salon-grade blowdryers. A team of associates are always available to aid
guests in their discovery of the destination and make the most of their
stay.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a portfolio of 12 premier brands and 667
properties in 54 countries, as of June 30, 2016. The Company's purpose
to care for people so they can be their best informs its business
decisions and growth strategy and is intended to create value for
shareholders, build relationships with guests and attract the best
colleagues in the industry. 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 Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®,
Andaz®, Hyatt Centric™, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt™, Hyatt
Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt
Zilara™ and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and
have locations on six continents. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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