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CHICAGO (November 28, 2017) – Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao CBD and Hyatt House Shanghai Hongqiao CBD open today in Shanghai Hongqiao’s Central Business District. The openings of these hotels mark the first Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in Shanghai, as well as the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in Shanghai, creating an experience that enables guests to enjoy the benefits of both brands in one location.

The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands are rooted in extensive consumer research indicating that guests seek stylish, comfortable, seamless experiences that accommodate their lifestyles and familiar routines. To embody this, the two brands offer casual hospitality and purposeful service in a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary environment.

“We are excited to introduce the first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels to the Shanghai area,” said General Manager Katharine Li. “Our guests can appreciate the contemporary design and spacious layout of our guestrooms – from the separate spaces to sleep and work, including the Cozy Corner at Hyatt Place hotels, to the apartment-style suites with real kitchens at Hyatt House hotels – our guests can choose the space that fits their needs.”

Located in the heart of Shanghai Hongqiao CBD, Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao CBD and Hyatt House Shanghai Hongqiao CBD are minutes away from the National Exhibition & Convention Center and Hongqiao Transportation Hub – one the largest in the world – connecting Hongqiao International Airport and the city’s high-speed and inter-city railways, Metro system and public bus network.

Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao CBD offers:

• 252 spacious guestrooms with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner with sofa or sofa-sleeper
• Free Wi-Fi everywhere
• 24/7 Gallery Menu with freshly prepared meals at any time of day
• Gallery Kitchen Breakfast, a free hot breakfast for guests available daily in the Gallery Kitchen, features an array of Western and Chinese breakfast favorites, including noodles, dim sum, ham and eggs, as well as fresh fruit, yogurt and more
• 24/7 Gallery Menu & Market serving freshly prepared meals anytime, day or night and perfectly packaged sandwiches and salads
• Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium beers, as well as wines and cocktails
• Odds & Ends program for forgotten items that guests can buy, borrow or enjoy for free
• Meetings Places with more 3,089 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space 
• 24-hour Gym featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens and free ear buds

Hyatt House Shanghai Hongqiao CBD offers:

• 126 apartment-style Kitchen Suites with fully-fitted kitchens, comfy living rooms, spacious bedrooms and stylish bathrooms with complimentary skin and hair care amenities from KenetMD™
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and guestrooms
• The Commons, a comfy lounge with an open and welcoming space for guests to relax, gather and socialize
• Complimentary Morning Spread, a full hot breakfast served daily for guests
• The H BAR, which features the Sip + Savor Menu, a delicious menu of home-cooked comforts with items including Snacks + Shareables, soups and sandwiches, plus premium beers and wines, offered seven days a week
• The H Market to meet the everyday needs of guests, from snacks and sundries to freshly prepared salads and sandwiches.
• A 24-hour Workout Room to keep fitness routines going
• Gathering Rooms with more than 613 square feet of flexible meeting spaces, a tasty food and beverage menu, audiovisual equipment and a House Host to make sure events are a success
• Borrows Menu with often-forgotten items from phone charges to razors
• A Very Important Resident (VIR) program, including complimentary grocery shopping, and other personalized perks, for guests with 30 plus consecutive nights
• Additional services, including Guest Laundry and complimentary grocery shopping available to extended-stay guests

HYATT PLACE AND HYATT HOUSE SHANGHAI HONGQIAO CBD LEADERSHIP

Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao CBD and Hyatt House Shanghai Hongqiao CBD are under the leadership of General Manager Katharine Li and Director of Sales Ivan Wu. In her role, Ms. Li is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotels, including overseeing the hotels’ 120 associates and ensuring guests encounter the thoughtful service for which Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands are known. Mr. Wu is responsible for providing sales service and support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting Shanghai area. 

For more information, please visit hyatt.com/whysettle.

About Hyatt Place

Hyatt Place, a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, combines style, innovation and 24/7 convenience to create a seamless stay with modern comforts. There are more than 285 Hyatt Place locations in Australia, Armenia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Honduras, India, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Thailand, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, please visit hyattplace.com. Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattPlace and #WhySettle.

About Hyatt House

Hyatt House, a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, launched in 2012 and offers more than 75 locations throughout the United States, China, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, and Puerto Rico. Inspired by extensive research into guest experiences, Hyatt House hotels offer services, amenities, upscale spaces and a casual, comfortable environment that reminds guests of home. For more information, please visit hyatthouse.com. Join the conversation on Facebook, and tag photos with #HyattHouse and #WhySettle.