�The hotel offers the epitome of contemporary luxury, based on a foundation of incredibly personalized service and supported by invisible high-tech amenities in all areas,� says General Manager Doug Sears, a Seattle native. �When it comes to service, we emphasize details and go beyond the expected.� In an unprecedented move, the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World organization accepted the Elliott Grand Hyatt Seattle before its doors were even opened.
    
From the outside in, the Elliott Grand Hyatt Seattle reflects the vision of Richard Hedreen, developer and passionate art collector. Principals Gerry Gerron and Ted Caloger of Bellevue, WA-based MulvannyG2 Architecture created a building of remarkable beauty inspired by the rich and eclectic neighborhood in which it resides. To complement the nearby buildings, the hotel is composed of smaller elements and facades, a rich palette of materials and an earthy color scheme. The main entrance is graced by Willem de Kooning�s original bronze sculpture, �The Reclining Figure,� chosen from Hedreen�s extensive private collection. The artwork that graces the guestrooms and the public areas was selected by Hedreen to enhance the hotel�s elite status.
    
Zena Design Group�s Betty Blount�s interiors are of unpretentious luxury with an earthy-yet-cosmopolitan feel, featuring Bubinga and other rare woods, Travertine stone and lighting designed by local glass artisans. Vivid colors from fresh flowers, in-room amenities, and original art bounce off the clean lines of mahogany furnishings, matte walls and textured fabrics. Stone floors and ledges and onyx lighting fixtures continue the classic-yet-modern theme. Deep cast-iron tubs and separate glass-enclosed showers are the primary focus of the spacious bathrooms, which feature white Carrara marble, Vesuvio granite and amber-toned walls. In all guestrooms and suites, Cherry wood �shoji� doors with opaque glass panels allow a mellow glow to permeate throughout.
    
Meanwhile, all rooms have �invisible� computers for browsing the Web, checking e-mail, and using the hotel�s digital concierge. According to the hotel�s Technology Officer Derek Bottles, �The Elliott Grand Hyatt Seattle has the most powerful Web-based, multi-media system in the country today, with advanced features that set it apart from other tech hotels.� Upgraded amenities and services grace the guestrooms and suites on the Regency Club floor; they include a dedicated concierge staff, exclusive access to the Club Lounge, and complimentary meal presentations throughout the day.
    
For guests and locals alike, 727 Pine, the hotel�s restaurant, will serve �Eclectic Northwest� cuisine, showcasing the talents of award-winning Executive Chef Danielle R. Custer, whose motto is �think global, cook local.� Chuck Thompson and Maria Tenaglia designed the multi-venue restaurant with fluid elegance using rich cherry, mahogany and curly maple woods in addition to a variety of lively fabrics and brushed metals. Erik Liedholm, the hotel�s Director of Wine and Spirits, will carefully pair some 1500 wines with Custer�s menus. Perched above the more formal dining room, the street level offers both a bar and casual raised dining area with a wood-burning oven. 727 Pine also boasts two display kitchens and a private �wine cellar� dining room for special functions.
    
The Elliott Grand Hyatt Seattle is setting the hospitality standard in the Pacific Northwest as one of the �smartest� luxury properties in the world. The exquisitely appointed hotel offers 25,000 square feet of meeting/function space, state-of-the-art technology, and a fully-equipped health club � all within a few blocks of the city�s most intriguing shops, markets, cafés and museums. Its impressive style, award-winning chef, and commitment to personalized service make the Elliott Grand Hyatt Seattle equally seductive for business and leisure travelers. 
    
The Grand Hyatt designation was introduced in 1980 to further identify and market the diverse types of Hyatt properties worldwide. Grand Hyatt hotels serve culturally rich destinations that attract leisure business as well as large-scale meetings and conventions. The hotels, reflecting grand scale and refinement, include features such as state-of-the-art technology, sophisticated business and leisure facilities, banquet and conference facilities of world-class standard, and specialized programs that cater to discriminating business and vacation guests. Currently, there are 18 Grand Hyatt hotels in the following cities worldwide: Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Amman, Bangkok, Bali, Berlin, Fukuoka, New Delhi, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Muscat, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei.