Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in partnership with PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting, Inc., is expanding the Hyatt-brand presence in Puerto Rico with the opening of the new Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center in the capital city of San Juan.
"San Juan is a vibrant city, filled with friendly people, great neighborhoods, and an ever expanding list of great places to visit and things to do or see," said Federico Stubbe Jr., President of PRISA Group. "Our hotel is centrally located between Old San Juan, Condado and Miramar - the old and new neighborhoods of San Juan. We are confident that with the Hyatt Place brand's well-received innovative service concept and modern design, combined with its impressive worldwide growth over the last several years and strong brand loyalty in Puerto Rico, Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center will exceed our guest expectations and provide them with everything they need while visiting our area."
According to their press release in Business Wire, the new Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center offers 149 guestrooms that feature separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper. The $29 million hotel also features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour Gallery Menu, Coffee to Cocktails Bars, more than 3,165 square feet of Meeting spaces, a round-the-clock StayFit Gym, and an outdoor swimming pool area.
"As the leisure and business travel industry in San Juan and Puerto Rico as a whole continues to grow, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming the third Hyatt Place and fourth Hyatt-branded hotel to the local market," said Francisco Mariani, Area General Manager for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in Puerto Rico. "With our smartly designed social spaces, guestrooms with separate work and sleep areas, integrating the latest technology, and practical amenities for guests such as our free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings, our multi-tasking guests can easily accomplish what they need to do while on the road."
Gisela Rivera will take on the role as the General Manager of the Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center, and will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel's 60 associates and ensuring that guests encounter the thoughtful service for which the Hyatt Place brand is known.
