Hyatt Centric brand debuts two new hotels within France and Spain
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced expansion of the Hyatt Centric
brand with several consecutive international hotel openings in two of
Europe’s most coveted destinations. Hyatt
Centric La Rosière, the first Hyatt Centric hotel in France and
first Hyatt ski resort in Europe, opened its doors on December 15, 2017. Hyatt
Centric Gran Via Madrid opened its doors on December 20, 2017,
marking the first Hyatt hotel in mainland Spain. Together, these
anticipated openings continue to drive new momentum for the brand’s
growth worldwide.
“Since its launch in 2015, the Hyatt Centric brand has proven to be one
of the fastest growing lifestyle brands,” said Steve Haggerty, global
head of capital strategy and franchising for Hyatt. “The introduction of
the Hyatt Centric brand to these European destinations marks a
significant milestone for Hyatt, as we continue to increase our brand
presence where our guests travel most and further connect with
millennial-minded guests in the upper-upscale lifestyle segment.”
The Hyatt Centric brand currently has 19 properties at the center of
some of the most unique destinations and plans to welcome additional
hotels to the portfolio in both international and domestic destinations,
with locations expected in Japan, Qatar, Australia, China, Peru,
Barbados and U.S.; including Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami, Fla., Hyatt
Centric Boston, Mass. and Hyatt Centric Mountain View, Calif.
“We know our Hyatt Centric guests are eager to explore the world’s best
destinations and be in the heart of the action,” said Sandra Cordova
Micek, senior vice president, global brands for Hyatt. “As we continue
to quickly expand the brand’s presence both internationally and
domestically, we are able to offer more of today’s savvy explorers a
local home base to go forth and discover their next sought-after
destination.”
Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid
Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid marks the first Hyatt Centric hotel in
Spain, located in the heart of Madrid along the vibrant Gran Vía.
Located in a historic landmark building originally built in the 1920s,
the 159-room hotel boasts an unbeatable location designed to be a launch
pad for experiencing everything the capital city has to offer, and is
within minutes to the famous El Retiro Park, Prado museum, Royal Palace
and many boutique shops. The hotel’s contemporary guestrooms and suites
are stylishly decorated and infused with local flare. Each suite offers
city views and spacious furnished terraces. The hotel boasts three
dining options and one of the most spectacular rooftop terraces in
Madrid where guests will be able to experience unparalleled views of the
ornate Gran Vía.
Hyatt Centric La Rosière
Hyatt Centric La Rosière debuts as the first Hyatt ski resort in Europe
and first Hyatt Centric brand hotel in France. Located at an altitude of
1850 meters, the 69-room French Alps hotel boasts an unbeatable
slope-side location, situated in the center of Franco-Italian La
Rosière, a popular skiing destination in the Tarentaise Valley known for
its dramatic landscape and close proximity to Courchevel, Val d’Isère
and Les Arcs. Guests will enjoy the hotel’s cosmopolitan vibes while
recharging in the contemporary guestrooms and 12 specially designed
family suites, each complete with underfloor heating and spectacular
views of the mountains. The hotel also boasts three dining options, the
Summit Spa, which features a 420 sqm indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam
room and outdoor hot tub, as well as immediate access to ski services
and snow activities. Hyatt Centric La Rosière is operated by Sophos
Hotels under a franchise agreement.
For more information on Hyatt Centric brand and its range of properties
worldwide, visit hyattcentric.com
and connect with the Hyatt Centric brand on Facebook and Instagram.
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. 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 want and nothing they don’t,
including Beekind’s environmentally conscious bath products,
Bluetooth-enabled electronics and salon-grade blowdryers. A team of
colleagues is always available to recommend local hidden gems to launch
guests’ discovery of the destination. For more information please visit hyattcentric.com.
Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook
and Instagram,
and tag photos with #HyattCentricExplorer.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a portfolio of 13 premier brands. As of
September 30, 2017, the Company's portfolio included 739 properties in
57 countries. 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®, Miraval®, 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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