LOS ANGELES
(January 30, 2013) – The Shenzhen New World Group, a China-based
ownership group, announces its independent hotel, The L.A. Hotel
Downtown, will debut as a Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in May. To be
reflagged as Hyatt Regency Los
Angeles Downtown, the hotel is currently undergoing a $20 million
renovation that will bring a modern, elegant and contemporary design,
as well as service upgrades to each of the 419 guestrooms and 72
suites, public spaces and corridors, meeting and event areas, business
and fitness centers, concierge lounge, restaurants, and lobby.
“We are thrilled to become part of the family of Hyatt Regency-branded
hotels and to be part of Hyatt’s global network of premier lodging
destinations,” said Regina Stryker, general manager of the hotel. “This
is a very exciting time for the hotel and our associates, and we look
forward to proudly flying the Hyatt Regency flag marking a new era that
we welcome with open arms."
“With the tremendous growth of the Los Angeles downtown area, becoming
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Downtown will add a wonderful new option for
travelers seeking the incomparable quality and service that Hyatt is
known for around the globe,” added Stryker.
The hotel’s renovation pays tribute to its vibrant and central
location, infusing a bold color palette of bright reds, crisp oranges,
and rich beiges through its clean, minimalistic design. Each guestroom
and suite will be redone in a welcoming palette of colors, and will
feature new carpet, wall treatments, drapery, and all-new contemporary
bedding and furnishings, as well as upgraded bathrooms and work areas.
The hotel will receive exquisite new design upgrades as well as new
floor plans for its more than 22,000 square feet of meeting and event
space, which includes 17 versatile meeting rooms, two ballrooms,
including 4,000 square feet of pre-function space.
Just a short walk from L.A. Live, the Staples Center, the Walt Disney
Concert Hall, and many major businesses, the hotel is located in the
hub of the downtown district at 333 South Figueroa Street in Los
Angeles, California. The L.A. Hotel Downtown is managed by Interstate
Hotels & Resorts (www.interstatehotels.com),
the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company.
For additional information regarding the hotel or to make a room
reservation, please visit www.thelahotel.com
or contact the hotel directly at (800) 233 1234. Guests can earn Hyatt Gold Passport
points when staying at The L.A. Hotel Downtown, and the hotel will
begin accepting Hyatt Gold Passport point redemptions following its
reflagging.
The hotel will continue to welcome all current and future guests and
all pending and executed contracts will be honored.
About Shenzhen New World Group
Based in Shenzhen, China, the Shenzhen New World Group Co., LTD is a
multi-faceted, privately held enterprise. Through their flagship
operation as a real estate developer they specialize in design,
building construction, and property management. For additional
information on the Shenzhen New World Group Co., please visit www.sznewworld.com/en.
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 HouseTM 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 Residence ClubTM. As of September 30, 2012, the
Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 496 properties in 45
countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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