CHICAGO---Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Goa on India’s west coast. The first Hyatt hotel to
be located in vibrant North Goa, Grand Hyatt Goa is a contemporary
resort and spa built in the architectural style of a 17th century
Indo-Portuguese palace. Located on the calm and inviting waters of
Bambolim Bay, this enchanting destination resort and spa is situated
just over four miles (7 km) from the capital city of Panaji and is
located 20 minutes from the airport by car. Grand Hyatt Goa joins Park
Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, located in South Goa, in one of India’s top
resort destinations
Spread across 28 acres of lush tropical gardens and rolling, green
lawns, the hotel has 314 guestrooms and suites, including a Royal
Villa, seven restaurants and bars, an extensive outdoor pool complex,
and an indoor swimming pool. Shamana Spa at Grand Hyatt Goa is a destination
spa with 19 treatment suites offering Thai, Balinese and Indian
treatments in serene and luxurious facilities spread across 34,000 sq
ft (3,200 sq m). Grand in scale and design, the resort also offers the
largest banquet space in Goa with state-of-the-art meeting and business
facilities.
“We are pleased to introduce Grand Hyatt Goa to the destination and we
are optimistic that it will soon become one of the city’s grandest
addresses,” said Stefan Radstrom, general manager of Grand Hyatt Goa.
“Whether we are catering to business or leisure travelers, we know that
our guests will appreciate the warmth and authentic hospitality that
our hotel offers. Our aim is to create memorable experiences for all of
our guests so that they keep coming back.”
Guestrooms and Suites
The 314 contemporary rooms and suites offer panoramic views of Bambolim
Bay and landscaped gardens. Rooms ranging between 530 and 2,700 sq ft
(50 and 250 sq m) are aptly designed for a leisure guest to unwind in
the comfort of a well-appointed room or to watch the sunset from an
oversized balcony. The suites offer a whirlpool on the balcony
overlooking the calm waters of Bambolim Bay. The resort’s Grand Club™
offers an extra touch of luxury and special privileges such as
complimentary continental breakfast, all-day tea and coffee service,
and evening cocktails in the Grand Club Lounge. The Lounge offers
complimentary Internet access, airport transfers and use of the
boardroom.
Meetings
and Events Space
Grand in scale and design, Grand Hyatt Goa offers the largest banquet
facilities in Goa, which are spread over 32,000 sq ft (3,000 sq m) and
are perfectly suited for grand weddings, social events, conferences,
and small and large meetings. The versatile function rooms are located
across two floors and include the elegant Grand Ballroom decorated with
imported Kaala Khata marble. The decorative molding on the ceiling
border and sides of the walls and the gold leaf ceiling design are
inspired by Indo-Portuguese architecture. The detailing and elegance of
the pillarless Grand
Ballroom (12,400 sq ft / 1,150 sq m) is palatial.
Six functions rooms are available on the ground level with a
pre-function area ideally equipped to hold receptions. The lobby level
also houses two meeting rooms and two board rooms. The indoor venues
are supplemented with a variety of outdoor options ranging from an open
terrace to a landscaped lawn to tropical gardens.
Grand Hyatt Goa is the ideal destination for individuals who wish to
host a distinctive Indian wedding. The jharokha (covered terrace) is
strategically located above the banquet entrance to give the bride and
groom a traditional royal entrance with petals or confetti being
bestowed upon them. The artistic woodwork around the jharokha is a
traditional intricate design done in Burma Teak.
Grand Hyatt Goa offers a dedicated Convention Services team that
facilitates a “one-stop shop” approach for meeting and convention
organizers.
Restaurants
and Lounges
Grand Hyatt Goa features seven food and beverage outlets that offer
guests a wide selection of authentic cuisines and flavors from
different parts of the world. The Dining Room
, Chulha and The Verandah feature design elements that reflect the
traditional warmth of a Goan residence. The interior design of each
restaurant in the hotel has been custom made to reflect its culinary
concept.
The Dining Room, as the
name suggests, represents a more formal gathering place of the resort.
As a warm, lively and casual dining venue serving breakfast, lunch and
dinner, guests can enjoy dishes from the Dining Room’s five interactive
buffet stations that are influenced from Thai, Indian, Italian and
Middle Eastern cuisines. Guests can relish the concept of eating out of
the pan, grill or oven with food cooked fresh at each of the buffet
stations. Guests may utilize a semi-private dining area for special
occasions or relax and enjoy the fresh air on the outdoor terraces.
Chulha is an informal,
fun, Indian “home style food” restaurant and is an ideal venue for
lunch or an authentic dinner in a stylish yet casual atmosphere -- for
Goan residents as well as hotel guests. Dishes served at Chulha include
items that are a “must try” when visiting India. Items are served in
clay pots and copper pans creating a rural table setting. The service
is be family-style encouraging guests to share and try different dishes
off of the menu. There is indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the
bay and garden area, and a private dining room is available for special
occasions.
The Verandah is the
signature restaurant of the hotel and offers a very contemporary, yet
elegant look with a western style grill that predominantly serves fresh
vegetables, meat and seafood in season with Middle Eastern and Asian
influences. This restaurant features a show kitchen where diners can
choose the fresh produce used in their dish from the elaborate counter
displays. Guests can enjoy the views of the bay and pool areas as well
as natural breezes enhancing their dining experience.
Pool Bar and Grill serves
refreshing and innovative cocktails, comfort food, all-day delicious
grilled dishes, light salads and home-made ice creams. Less than 175 ft
(50 m) from the beach, it is designed to be the perfect place for
refreshments while soaking in the free form outdoor pool. The ambience
is one of serenity and beauty.
The Bay View Lounge is a
meeting place for both in-house and visiting guests offering stunning
views toward the bay over an infinity mirror pond. The lounge’s main
features are the bay view, which is spectacular during the day or at
night, and the amazing water feature, located in a central point of the
grand lobby. The lounge offers a wide selection of beverages including
international teas and coffee, as well as alcoholic beverages.
The Confeitaria provides
a high quality experience with “home-made” authentic and unique
products, and offers fresh bakeries, pastries, chocolates, and
specialty coffees and teas, along with retail items. The Confeitaria is
an ideal place to enjoy a snack, a light lunch or dessert, and takeaway
is also available. The Confeitaria features refrigerated display
counters, which showcase a rich variety of fresh sweet items. It is
designed as an alternative, more casual meeting place with some of the
seating surrounded by a water feature giving the guest an infinity view
when they look out towards the bay.
The Capiz Bar entertains
guests with its in-house DJ who will play lounge music. The large,
outdoor sunken lounge is an ideal place to enjoy an evening beverage.
It is named after the shells commonly found on the beach in the front
of the hotel.
Spa
and Wellness Facilities
Shamana Spa at Grand Hyatt Goa is set to elevate lifestyle and
well-being experiences. Nestled in a separate building on the resort’s
property, the spa includes treatment suites, a gym, an indoor pool,
whirlpools, and wet areas with a sauna
, steam and plunge pools.
“Shamana” is a Sanskrit word for balance. The essence of Shamana Spa is
to create a perfect balance between “Well-being and Lifestyle” through
Southeast Asian healing traditions (Bali, Thai and Indian) in a serene
environment with an international range of products, some exclusively
available at Shamana Spa. Lifestyle programs have been designed to
assist individuals in learning and developing their natural
capabilities in yoga, pilates, swimming and other activities. The spa
houses 19 treatment suites that include six couples suites and two
Royal suites. The Royal suites are designed as sanctuaries and offer
hydrothermal facilities with a sunken bath, vitality pool and
multi-sensory rain showers.
The spa also houses a 25 m indoor lap pool and a 1,300 sq ft (120 sq m)
lifestyle studio designed to host group and individual sessions of
yoga, pilates and aerobics. An outdoor free form swimming pool is the
perfect feature for guests to be able to relax and enjoy the sea breeze
and literally soak in the Goan experience.
Camp Hyatt offers kids
their own vacation fun at the resort. Children aged three to 12, can
participate in activities and adventures, all of which are supervised
by trained counselors to ensure a safe and enriching experience.
Room reservations are now available and may be made by visiting www.goa.grand.hyatt.com,
calling the nearest Hyatt
worldwide reservation center
, or contacting a travel specialist.
About Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt features large-scale, distinctive hotels in major gateway
cities and resort destinations. With presence around the world and
critical mass in Asia, Grand Hyatt hotels provide sophisticated global
business and leisure travelers with upscale accommodations. Signature
elements of the Grand Hyatt include dramatic architecture, innovative
dining options, state of the art technology, spa and fitness centers
and comprehensive business and meeting facilities appropriate for
corporate meetings and social gatherings of all sizes. Visit www.facebook.com/grandhyatt
About Hyatt Hotels
Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more
than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a
difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by
providing authentic hospitality. The Company’s subsidiaries manage,
franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®,
Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®,
Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brand names and have
locations on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt
Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses
Hyatt ResidencesTM and Hyatt Vacation Club®, which is changing its
name to Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of March 31, 2011, the Company’s
worldwide portfolio consisted of 451 properties in 43 countries. For
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