Hyatt's new heights (Global Venues)
Hyatt
Hotels & Resorts's expansion into China, India, Europe and the USA
is to be bolstered by its active launch programme in the coming year.
The expansion across many of its dynamic brands aims to further
establish the Hyatt group as a global hospitality
leader. Bob Kang looks at the venue prospects ahead. (28 Oct '08)
Park Hyatt
Park
Hyatt hotels are small and discreet, with a sophisticated residential
style designed for the individual traveller seeking personal attention,
unparalleled business amenities and luxurious facilities. Distinctive
features include city-centre locations, gourmet dining, exceptional
concierge services and meeting facilities for high-end personalised
events.
Park Hyatt Beijing
Located
in the centre of Beijing on the road to Tiananmen Square, this is the
tallest skyscraper on the road set above “Park Life” - a high end
retail area. Designed by Super Potato, the hotel opened in September
and the China Grill restaurant is already set to become one of the best
dining experiences in Beijing. A bar is located on the top of the hotel
with an alfresco fire place for winter drinks. John Portman is the
architect behind this stunning, new Park Hyatt.
Park Hyatt Shanghai
Opened
in October 2008 and is now the highest hotel in the world. Designed by
Tony Chi, key features include: an “overflowing” bath, one of the
biggest rain shower units of any hotel in the world and in a modern
Chinese style. The entrance to the hotel is through a traditional
Chinese zig zag series of courtyards which meet a 20 metre high lobby.
There are special family rooms at the bottom of the hotel for easy
access. The hotel’s restaurant, 100 Century Avenue will be one of the
biggest restaurants in the world and, spanning the 91st to 93rd floor,
is also the highest restaurant in the world. Seating is available for
300 people in what is set to become one of the buzziest restaurants in
the world.
Park Hyatt Istanbul–Maçka Palas 
Maçka Palas was built in 1922 and is soon to become home to Park Hyatt Istanbul-Maçka Palas following the
hotel’s opening in November 2008. Ideally located in the fashionable
Nişantaşi residential and shopping district, the hotel uniquely
combines the historic architecture of an Art Deco building with
innovative interior design.
The
stylish 90-room hotel houses the most
spacious rooms in town (average size of 59sqm) equipped with the very
latest technology. Each guestroom features an oversized wet room
offering five different bathing experiences! 25 rooms include an
authentic Turkish bath, complete with heated stone seat. The separate
dressing and vanity area features a second sink with filtered hot and
cold water on tap, and 24 rooms offer a refrigerated cosmetics and
medicine cabinet to keep important lotions and potions cool and
refreshing. Additional facilities include a multi-level
pool/terrace/bar area, featuring wild bamboo, private cabanas and a
meandering stream; and Spa, available exclusively for hotel guests,
with separate male and female sections featuring two steam baths, three
luxurious treatment rooms and a relaxation room.
Park Hyatt Jeddah
Opening
February 2009, this will be a spa and conference resort at the
Equestrian Club on the Corniche of Jeddah. An oasis of serenity and
contemporary elegance, the hotel is situated just minutes away from the
business district, enjoying a prime location nestled within uniquely
landscaped gardens and exclusive spa and recreational facilities
blessed by the breeze of the Red Sea. This hotel has been under
development for the last 3 years. Facilities include a 50,000 square
foot spa for men and one for women; an equestrian centre; several
swimming pools; billiards rooms; squash; racquet ball; and a $50,000
tag for locals to join the members club.
Grand Hyatt
Grand
Hyatt hotels provide luxurious accommodation, dramatic architecture and
state-of-the-art technology in major gateway cities and resort
destinations. Sophisticated global travellers stay to experience
extraordinary restaurants, bars, spas and fitness centres, as well as
comprehensive business and meeting facilities.
Grand Hyatt Doha
Old
classic design meets contemporary technology at Grand Hyatt Doha.
Opening in April 2009, and with views over PearlIsland it will be a
prominent new hotel in Doha – a perfect stopover point for Britons
travelling further east. As well as its 249 guest bedrooms, the hotel
will boast a residential complex available for long term rentals
adjacent to Grand Hyatt Doha, including 19 four-bedroom villas on two
floors with fully fitted kitchen and maid’s room, 40 three-bedroom
villas with fully fitted kitchen and maid's room, 34 two-bedroom villas
with fully fitted kitchen, two swimming pools and private beach.
Grand Hyatt Moscow Residences & Spa 
Moscow’s
only international boutique hotel, Grand Hyatt Moscow Residences &
Spa, is scheduled to open its doors in March 2009. This will be the
highest hotel in Russia, and the ultra-luxurious accommodations will
raise the bar across the local hospitality industry, by offering
personalised service at a level above and beyond the expected.
Grand
Hyatt Moscow Residences & Spa, owned by Mirax Group, will join
Ararat Park Hyatt as Hyatt’s second property in Moscow. The hotel will
feature a fabulous spa on the 60th and 61st floors.
Hyatt Regency
Hyatt
Regency hotels feature classic, contemporary design and impressive
business accommodation in leading business and group destinations.
These hotels offer extensive meeting and conference centres, innovative
guestroom designs, fully-equipped fitness centres, exceptional
restaurants and bars, and Regency Clubs.
Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, Tajikistan
In
keeping with the Hyatt Regency concept, this hotel will reflect the
city’s flavour in the design of the 221 generously sized rooms and
suites. Opening April 2009, the Hyatt Regency Dunshanbe will include
over 1,400 square metres of conference and banqueting space suitable
for accommodating a large variety of meeting requirements, from
discrete board meetings to large banquets and State functions. The
hotel will also feature a variety of food & beverage outlets
including one restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar. Other facilities will
include an extensive Spa, Health and Fitness Centre, pool and car
parking space.
Hyatt Regency Ekaterinburg, Russia
Located
in the city centre on the bank of the River Iset, this hotel will open
in February 2009. The hotel’s main restaurant will feature an open
kitchen with wood-burning oven while the hotel’s Asian restaurant
includes its own open kitchen alongside a charcoal grill, woks and
steamers. Only the finest meat and seafood will be used, grilled to
perfection. Situated on the ground floor, with a stunning centre-piece
fireplace, the bar offers traditional European dining alongside an
exquisite selection of spirits and cigars. At the heart of the hotel is
the lobby lounge allowing visitors to relax in the urban buzz of an
international hotel. The lobby lounge will serve European and Russian
specialities and offer a unique selection of premium coffees and teas.
Andaz
A
new hotel brand, introduced to the marketplace by Hyatt with the
introduction of Andaz Liverpool Street, London in late 2007, Andaz
delivers a ground-breaking hospitality experience that blends personal
preferences with attentive and uncomplicated service.
This
luxury collection reflects the unique personality of each locale, and
is dedicated to creating natural and vibrant living spaces where
travellers can indulge in their own personal sense of comfort and
style.
Andaz West Hollywood
Opening
January 2009, the new 14-storey icon of the West Hollywood hills will
feature unique design details reflective of the locale, sophisticated
and vibrant colour palettes, and smartly planned spaces with a flair
for fun. The 258-roomed hotel will boast spectacular panoramic views of
Hollywood Hills on one side and the Sunset Strip and downtown Los
Angeles on the other. Visitors will experience West Hollywood culture,
such as quotes from local neighborhood personalities, art installations
from Los Angeles artists and impromptu music performances from some of
the city’s up-and-coming musicians, at every turn. The heart and soul
of Andaz West Hollywood’s hospitality experience is to provide friendly
and caring service and inspiration for work, rest, and play.
Andaz 75 Wall Street
Soaring
42 stories above Lower Manhattan, 75 Wall Street is one of the latest
creations of the award-winning architectural design firm The Rockwell
Group. Design elements focus on contemporary and sophisticated details
with simple yet personalized touches. The 250-suite Andaz hotel will
share 360-degree views with 350 luxury condominiums. Situated at the
prime location of Wall and Water Street bordered by Pearl Street
Andaz
75 Wall Street is the new focal point for casual conversations and
impromptu fun at the epicenter of one of New York City’s fastest
growing residential neighborhoods. The hotel is due to open in April
2009.