NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - March 26, 2010 - A little more than three
years after its first hotel debuted, the rapidly growing Hyatt Place brand
today announced the opening of its 150th hotel, Hyatt Place Charleston
Airport/Convention Center.
�With strong fundamentals and growth prospects, including Boeing�s additions,
Charleston will continue to see an increase in the number of travelers�
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
3234 West Montague Avenue
North Charleston, South Carolina 29418
�Since we opened the doors of the first Hyatt Place in 2006, our guests
repeatedly tell us that we created a new hotel category that shows we understand
their lifestyle and allows them to seamlessly transition from home to hotel
in a way that was never possible before,� said Gary Dollens, global head,
franchise and select operations, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. �As we celebrate
the 150th hotel milestone and the brand�s record growth in the U.S., we
look forward to introducing the Hyatt Place brand to travelers around the
world.�
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center, which is owned by
South Carolina-based Naman Hotels, offers:
� 127 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV, the
plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and an eight-foot sectional sofa-sleeper
� Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel
� Complimentary continental breakfast featuring a variety of fresh
fruits, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee and an assortment
of juices
� 1,000 square feet of meeting space
�With strong fundamentals and growth prospects, including Boeing�s additions,
Charleston will continue to see an increase in the number of travelers,�
said Nick Patel, chief financial officer, Naman Hotels. �We are confident
that the unique product and service offering will exceed guest needs at
the new Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center.�
Hyatt Place hotels are specially designed to accommodate today�s lifestyle,
offering amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi access, a StayFit@Hyatt
fitness center, a coffee and wine bar serving Starbucks® specialty
coffees and premium wine and beer, and the Grab �n Go case stocked with
freshly made sandwiches and salads. The Guest Kitchen offers made-to-order
breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées around the clock, in addition
to the complimentary continental breakfast served daily. Specially trained
Hosts are on hand to offer assistance with everything from directions to
check-in to a freshly made meal.
Spacious guestrooms feature multiple areas to work and relax and include
the Cozy Corner, an eight-foot couch; plush Hyatt Grand Bed®; and ergonomic
work center. Every guestroom is also equipped with a state-of-the-art media
center that allows electronic devices to plug directly into the 42-inch
high definition television, giving guests instant access to the technological
amenities they�re accustomed to accessing at home or in the office.
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center is less than two miles
away from Charleston International Airport and adjacent to the Charleston
Area Convention Center, which offers nearly 80,000 square feet of exhibit
space. The North Charleston Performing Arts Center and North Charleston
Coliseum, both popular entertainment venues, are also just steps away from
the hotel. Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center is also conveniently
located near Boeing�s facility and just eight miles from downtown Charleston.
About Naman Hotels
Naman Hotels is a rapidly growing hotel management and development
company. Established over thirty years ago, the company owns, operates,
and develops hotels in the southeastern United States. Based in Florence,
SC, Naman�s portfolio consists of 23 hotels comprising over 2,400 rooms.
For more information, please visit www.namanhotels.com.
About Hyatt Place
Hyatt Place brings the authentic hospitality for which Hyatt is known
to the upscale select-service category. Inspired by multitasking travelers�
24/7 lifestyle, Hyatt Place combines stylish design, practical amenities,
forward-thinking technology and purposeful service so guests can remain
connected and productive while traveling. Hyatt Place is a brand of Hyatt
Hotels Corporation that currently offers more than 130 locations throughout
the United States. For Hyatt Place information or to make a reservation,
call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com.
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