Puerto
Rico Tourism Company Executive Director
Luis Rivera Marín, PRISA Group President Federico Stubbe Jr. and
other government officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony today,
marking the construction commencement on Hyatt House San Juan, which
is expected to open in fall 2014. Island Hospitality affiliates are
also the owners of Hyatt Place Bayamón Hotel & El
Tropical Casino and Hyatt Place Manatí & Casino, which are both
currently under construction and expected to open in early 2014.
“We
are glad to
work with
Island Hospitality on Hyatt House San Juan, our third
Hyatt-branded hotel project with Island Hospitality in
Puerto Rico,” said Pat McCudden, senior vice president, real
estate and
development HyattHotels & Resorts. “We believe that the
Hyatt House brand and the location of the hotel in San
Juan’s convention center district will have strong appeal to
business and leisure travelers visiting the city.”
Hyatt
House San Juan will offer 126 studio, one and two bedroom kitchen
suites, and will feature Atlantic ocean and San Juan Bay views.
The hotel will be part of a 113-acre master planned
project, which currently includes the 580,000 sq. ft.
state-of-the-art Puerto Rico Convention Center. Located in Isla
Grande, the hotel will be in close proximity to the
Financial District in Hato Rey, Isla Grande Airport and the Port of
San Juan. Additionally, Hyatt House San Juan will be located near
local points of interest, including Old San Juan, the Condado
district, San Juan Central Park, and Plaza Las Américas.
The hotel will be conveniently located in front of a water
taxi pier, which will provide an alternative transportation option to
surrounding areas of San Juan, including the new Bahía Urbana
waterfront development. Hyatt House San Juan will also be adjacent to
the proposed San Antonio Light Rail Station, which, upon completion,
will provide easy access and connection to the greater San Juan metro
area.
“We
believe in the Hyatt House brand and think the hotel will
have strong appeal in San Juan due to its close proximity to the
Puerto Rico Convention Center and convenient access to the airport
and cruise ship
terminal,” said Federico Stubbe, Jr., president of PRISA Group.
“Hyatt House San Juan is the first upscale extended
stay hotel to
be built in Puerto Rico, which is a testament to the Island’s
evolving and maturing tourism market.
We are excited to introduce the Hyatt House brand to San Juan, and
furthermore, to bring Hyatt’s world-class hospitality to Puerto
Rico with both the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands.”
Launched
in 2012, Hyatt House was designed to welcome residents rather than
guests. Inspired by extensive research of guest experiences, Hyatt
House is designed to surprise and
delight with services, amenities, upscale spaces and a casual,
comfortable environment that will remind guests of home.
Residentially inspired studios, one- and two-bedroom suites feature
contemporary full kitchens, living space with flat panel HDTVs and
bedrooms with a plush bed. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available
throughout the hotel. A complimentary full hot breakfast is
served daily as well as a complimentary Evening Social with savory
bites, beer and wine. In lieu of the Evening Social, some locations
have an H BAR featuring the Sip+Savor menu and full bar. Public
spaces include a 24-hour workout room, GuestMarket and laundry
facilities. A friendly House Host is available to check-in guests,
provide directions or
help with other needs so guests feel right at home. The brand is
committed to helping guests keep their real-life routines rolling
while on the road.
For
more information, please visit www.hyattdevelopment.com.
