RENTON, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) this week proudly celebrated the
opening of Hyatt
Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, the only waterfront
hotel within 10 miles of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and the
Hyatt Regency brand’s third Seattle-area hotel.
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Hyatt, SECO and Boeing executives join Seattle Family Regional Center’s Min Christ, Seattle Seahawks’ Doug Baldwin and Renton Mayor Denis Lee to commemorate the grand opening of Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport. (Photo: Business Wire)
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport is designed to
connect business and leisure travelers to all the Seattle area has to
offer. The new 12-story hotel is located on the southeastern shore of
Lake Washington in Renton, Wash., among a lush natural setting with
panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline.
The new hotel offers 347 elegantly appointed, state-of-the-art
guestrooms and a breathtaking 60,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor
event space, all designed with fēngshuǐ principles to balance luxurious
interiors with surrounding water, forests, mountains and sky.
“We are thrilled to open our doors to global travelers and offer
world-class hospitality within the Southport development on Lake
Washington in Renton,” said hotel General Manager Rusty Middleton. “As
part of the Hyatt Regency family, we take pride in connecting travelers
to what matters most to them, including convenient access to the
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle and Bellevue, high-tech
guest amenities like free Wi-Fi and smart television, and the simple
pleasure of enjoying a coffee on our lakefront terrace after a peaceful
night’s rest.”
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport highlights include
Asian-inspired Northwest fine dining at Water’s Table, a lakeside
kitchen and bar, and tranquil health and wellness offerings through a
24-hour StayFit™ gym, dedicated yoga room, an indoor saline pool, and an
on-site, full-service spa with three serene treatment rooms.
The hotel also boasts convenient access to the neighboring beaches and
wooded trails of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. With the distinct
design and location of the hotel, guests are invited to enjoy the
invigorating beauty of the Pacific Northwest – whether inside or
enjoying the great outdoors.
“Hyatt Regency Lake Washington is a significant addition to the Hyatt
portfolio, and we are thrilled to unveil it today alongside the SECO
Development team and the community of Renton,” said Pete Sears, Hyatt
group president, Americas. “As the Hyatt Regency brand celebrates its 50th
anniversary this year, we are proud to open this hotel, which has been
designed to foster true human connections and serve as a dynamic,
energizing space where guests can collaborate, share and find
inspiration.”
Guest Rooms and Suites
Designed by architecture firm MG2 with interiors by Zena Design Group,
347 elegant guest rooms and suites promote peaceful relaxation and
rejuvenation. The tranquility of a whisper-quiet location is
complemented by amenities like plush Hyatt Grand beds, complimentary
Wi-Fi, and views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline, and the
Olympic Mountains. For those guests traveling with canine companions,
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport is also pet
friendly.
Regency Club guests have access to a private second floor club space,
with wraparound waterfront views, nearly 3,000 square feet of
relaxation, meeting and VIP event space, including a private waterfront
boardroom, and complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon hors
d’oeuvres, and locally-sourced snacks throughout the day.
The hotel’s 12-story construction is a nod to the neighboring Seattle
Seahawks football team, and its 12s fans, named after Seahawks President
Mike McCormack retired the number 12 jersey in 1984 in tribute to local
fans’ contribution to the team’s success.
Meetings and Events
The hotel’s 60,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space
overlook beautiful Lake Washington. Bathed in natural light, two
ballrooms, including the region’s largest waterfront hotel ballroom, and
nine flexible event spaces offer amenities that include 1 GB fiber
optic-enabled data speeds, premium audiovisual equipment, and a
dedicated events team for standout business gatherings, private
functions and lakefront weddings.
Distinctive Dining
Guests can savor Northwest-inspired pan-Asian cuisine and lake views at
the 236-seat Water’s
Table, the only full-service waterfront restaurant and bar on the
southern end of Lake Washington. Featuring spacious indoor seating,
exclusive private dining, and a luxurious terrace with outdoor dining
overlooking the lake, Water’s Table offers breakfast, lunch, dinner,
happy hour and weekend brunch, 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., daily. Water’s
Table is led by Executive Chef Vincent Savignano, a 20-year culinary
veteran. Seattle is Savignano’s fifth city as a Hyatt chef.
Guests can also enjoy on-the-go dining and freshly brewed coffee 24
hours a day at The
Market, with gourmet grab-and-go options, snacks and sundries.
Local Landmarks and Attractions
With an unparalleled location in Renton, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
at Seattle’s Southport is conveniently located equidistant from Seattle
and Bellevue and nearby local travel destinations like Mount Rainier
National Park, CenturyLink Field, Woodinville Wine Country, retail
shopping at The Landing in Renton, and many more.
Outdoor Amenities
Just a stone’s throw from Puget Sound lakes, ocean, forests, and
mountains, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington boasts an authentically
Northwest travel experience. Guests have immediate lakefront access to
swimming, boating, paddle boarding, fishing, beach volleyball, tennis,
and horseshoes, and nearby access to cycling, hiking, camping,
mountaineering, snow-shoeing, skiing and snowboarding.
Sustainability
Environmentally-friendly features are built into the hotel’s design and
operations, starting with LEED Silver Certification (in progress).
Highlights of the hotel’s sustainability program include an
energy-conserving daylight sensor lighting system, waste-reducing on-tap
local Northwest wines, a green-friendly vendor preference program, and a
robust recycling initiative that includes mixed-use and compost.
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport is the newest
attraction at Southport, SECO Development’s leading-edge, 17.1-acre
mixed-use waterfront development. Part of a wave of revitalization in
Renton, this new neighborhood will offer 727,634 square feet of Class
"A" office space adjacent to the hotel by the end of 2018.
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport introductory rates
start at $279 USD. For more information, please visit lakewashington.regency.hyatt.com
or follow @HyattLakeWash on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Southport on Lake Washington
Southport is a new mixed-use urban village located on the southern shore
of Lake Washington adjacent to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. With
spectacular views of the lake, the Olympics, the Cascades and Mt.
Rainier, Southport offers a genuine “live, work, play and stay”
lifestyle. Designed to serve as a next generation hub for high tech
firms and other innovative companies, the Southport Office Campus will
include three distinct nine-story towers with nearly 730,000 square feet
of Class “A” waterfront office space. Opening July 2017, the 347-room
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington features 60,000 square feet of meeting
space. The 383-unit Bristol Residences provide resort-style luxury
living, unsurpassed views and unprecedented lifestyle options.
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and
what matters most to them. More than 175 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 the space to work, engage or relax;
notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate;
and expert event planners who can take care of every detail. For more
information, please visit hyattregency.com.
Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook,
Twitter
and Instagram,
and tag photos with #AtHyattRegency.

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