Hyatt announces first hyatt-branded hotel in Scotland (United Kingdom)
Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Marina will mark the brand’s entry into Scotland |
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Hyatt announces first hyatt-branded hotel in Scotland (United Kingdom)
Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Marina will mark the brand’s entry into Scotland |
Category: Europe - United Kingdom - Industry economy
- Hotel projects
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2018-12-03
Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement for the first Hyatt-branded property in Scotland and the third Hyatt Regency hotel in the United Kingdom. With 187 guestrooms and 98 apartments, Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Marina is expected to open in 2021 as the premier hotel and residential destination in Scotland’s capital city.
The Hyatt Regency brand offers a seamless experience that connects leisure and business travelers alike to everything they need under one roof. Guests will enjoy a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences, flexible spaces to work, collaborate or relax, and expansive technology-enabled facilities for meetings and events, along with expert planners who adhere to every detail.
“I am thrilled that Hyatt is announceing plans for the first Hyatt hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, as part of the exciting new Edinburgh Marina development,” said Guido Fredrich, regional vice president development Europe. “Edinburgh Marina is the perfect foundation for us to launch our brand in Scotland, opening a new era for Hyatt and creating a great new tourism opportunity for Edinburgh.”
Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Marina will showcase the best of hospitality by bringing together creative design, world-class service and state-of-the-art facilities. In addition to guestrooms and apartments, Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Marina will include a 10,000 square foot (3,048 square meters) conference and banquet center, as well as a restaurant and bar. The new hotel will also feature a tranquil spa offering boutique fitness classes and restorative therapies. With these convenient amenties, and a prime location just outside the city center amongst stunning scenery, this hotel will be a true one-stop shop destination for both domestic and international travellers in Scotland’s historic capital.
“This is great news for the city of Edinburgh and a huge boost to its tourism industry,” said Hugh Taylor OBE of Michels & Taylor, who advised the developer. “Hyatt is a highly regarded international hotelier and is a perfect fit for this upscale waterfront development.”
Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Marina will add to the growing Hyatt portfolio in the UK, which includes Hyatt Regency Birmingham, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, Andaz London Liverpool Street, Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport, and Hyatt Place West London/Hayes. In addition, there are two previously announced Hyatt-branded hotels currently under development: The Great Scotland Yard Hotel and Hyatt Place London City/East.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.About Hyatt RegencyThe Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and what matters most to them. More than 185 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and event planners who can take care of every detail.About the Edinburgh Marina DevelopmentLocated 2.5 miles (4km) NW of central Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Marina development will be a unique new leisure and residential destination for Scotland’s capital city, bringing new life and vibrancy to a key area of Edinburgh’s coastline. Edinburgh Marina is located 12 miles (16km) from the bridges over the Firth of Forth and 8 miles (12km) from Edinburgh International Airport. The Edinburgh Marina Development benefits from excellent transport links via road, sea and rail, which will be further improved when the new tram extension to Granton and Leith is completed.Royal Wharf Living for RetirementThe developer recently launched the first phase of its luxury retirement living scheme, unveiling a show apartment in the Old Gunpowder Store which is located on the development. A selection of spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom luxury apartments are now available for advance reservation together with berths in the new Edinburgh Marina.About Hyatt Hotels CorporationHyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 14 premier brands. As of September 30, 2018, the Company's portfolio included more than 750 properties in more than 55 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top colleagues, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, vacation ownership properties, and fitness and spa locations, including under the Park Hyatt, Miraval, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Centric, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Residence Club and Exhale brand names.
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