DENVER (DECEMBER 5, 2012) - Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, the only Four Diamond hotel in the famed Denver Tech Center, announces a $5 million hotel renovation that will commence this month.  The renovation plan includes a new restaurant, redesigned lobby and public spaces, and is expected to debut early next spring.

“These improvements as a result of our $5 million renovation will maintain our competitive edge as a premier hotel for upscale business travelers and groups in the state and in the west,” said General Manager Scott Mason.  “We are eager to debut our contemporary new look to both first-time visitors and loyal repeat guests, who will find the same level of service that they have come to expect from Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center.”

Opening early next year at Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen will be the property’s signature restaurant. The gastro pub venue will nod to historic recipes from Colorado pubs, bistros and watering holes.   “We are excited to introduce Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen to our guests and the local community,” said Ben Hardaway, Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. “The Taphouse is all about the beer. We’ll feature Colorado craft beer such as Avery and O’Dell’s, as well as craft spirits from the region.” Additionally, Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen will work with some of Colorado’s best-known local purveyors, including Lombardi Brothers, Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy and Udi’s Artisan Bread. The gastro pub will also emphasize seasonal menus and ingredients. Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen will offer several private dining spaces, accommodating groups of 10 – 30 people.

Additionally, the hotel’s pre-function and public spaces will be enhanced with warm wood and stonework details, complementing Colorado’s organic landscape.  Best known locally for hosting weddings, social galas, and corporate meetings and events, the renovated space will debut in February 2013 and can accommodate up to 800 guests.

In the lobby, conceptual changes will create a fresh and cohesive atmosphere capitalizing on the natural light and architecture present in the atrium foyer.  New technology to expedite the check-in process eliminates the need for a traditional front desk.  Instead, guests will experience a unique sense of arrival with associates checking in guests via mobile devices including iPads.

About Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center:
The Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center hotel is an architecturally stunning hotel, featuring a 12-story atrium lobby with 451 sleek modern guestrooms, including 12 suites and 30,000 square feet of function/meeting space. The 12th floor Centennial Room, with 180-degree panoramic Front Range views is a stunning and desirable venue making special events more memorable. The hotel is a short distance from both downtown and Denver International Airport.  For reservations or more information, call Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center at 303-779-1234 or please visit www.techcenter.hyatt.com.

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