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HYATT PLACE® UC DAVIS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING
Hotel is the First on Campus Grounds

DAVIS, CA – March 19, 2010 – Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Presidio Hotel Group and Crescent Hotels today announce the opening of Hyatt Place UC Davis, the first hotel to be located on the UC Davis campus.

“We are confident that Hyatt Place UC Davis will be the new standard for hotels in and the surrounding area,” said Guneet Bajwa, owner, Presidio Hotel Group.  “UC Davis is renowned for the caliber of education it provides and any hotel located on its campus needs to reflect that quality.  With its contemporary design and outstanding service, we believe will deliver a guest experience worthy of UC Davis’ reputation.”

Hyatt Place UC Davis offers: 

  • 75 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV, the plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and an eight-foot sectional sofa-sleeper
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel
  • Complimentary continental breakfast featuring a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee and an assortment of juices
  • 1,200 square feet of meeting space 

“The brand is a perfect fit for a campus environment because it was designed for people living a multitasking lifestyle, not just a business traveler or a leisure traveler,” said Gary Dollens, senior vice president, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.  “We are confident that everyone from visiting parents and sports teams to guest lecturers and prospective students will appreciate the casual hospitality and practical amenities offered at Hyatt Place UC Davis.”

Hyatt Place hotels are specially designed to accommodate today’s lifestyle, offering amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi access, a StayFit@Hyatt fitness center, a coffee and wine bar serving Starbucks® specialty coffees and premium wine and beer, and the Grab ‘n Go case stocked with freshly made sandwiches and salads. The Guest Kitchen offers made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées around the clock, in addition to the complimentary continental breakfast served daily. Specially trained Hosts are on hand to offer assistance with everything from directions to check-in to a freshly made meal.

Spacious guestrooms feature multiple areas to work and relax and include the Cozy Corner, an eight-foot couch; plush Hyatt Grand Bed®; and ergonomic work center.  Every guestroom is also equipped with a state-of-the-art media center that allows electronic devices to plug directly into the 42-inch high definition television, giving guests instant access to the technological amenities they’re accustomed to accessing at home or in the office.

Hyatt Place UC Davis is located on the South East campus, adjacent to the new UC Davis Conference Center.  The hotel is also within walking distance of the for the Performing Arts and the Robert Mondavi Art Institute, and is just two miles from downtown . 

About Hyatt Place

Hyatt Place brings the authentic hospitality for which Hyatt is known to the upscale select-service category.  Inspired by multitasking travelers’ 24/7 lifestyle, combines stylish design, practical amenities, forward-thinking technology and purposeful service so guests can remain connected and productive while traveling.  is a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation that currently offers more than 130 locations throughout the .  For information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com.

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For further information:

Amy Patti
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
(312) 780-5620
amy.patti@hyatt.com