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San Diego (May 2009) – Big savings for Padres fans will result from the “2009 Grand Hyatt Grand Slam Home Run Derby,” a new partnership uniting two downtown icons, the San Diego Padres and the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, the city’s largest hotel.

Now, everyone in PETCO Park wins when the Padres hit a home run. Padres’ home runs will guarantee savings of up to 50 percent for Grand Hyatt guest rooms and up to 50 percent off one additional purchase at either the Top of the Hyatt, Kin Spa, Sally’s Seafood on the Water –or on almost anything the hotel offers. For example, savings on a wedding could be $15,000 or more for the lucky couple in attendance for a Padres’ grand slam. (Wedding budgets average $30,000.)

When the Padres hit multiple home runs at home, Hyatt increases the savings for Padres fans:

This timely promotion represents the unique downtown synergy made possible by the Padres move to the city’s center in 2004 and unites the team with a key catalyst behind the Gaslamp Quarter renaissance, the Hyatt, which has drawn millions of tourists and business travelers to San Diego’s downtown since opening in 1992. The stylish Hyatt opened as the tallest building on the west coast waterfront and expanded to 1,625 rooms in 2003, becoming the second largest Hyatt in the world and Southern California’s largest hotel.

"The Padres’ new relationship with the downtown Hyatt is a natural progression in our ongoing mission to create and sustain a vibrant downtown neighborhood,” said Jim Ballweg, Vice President, Sales for the San Diego Padres. “Now Padres fans can walk to the Hyatt after the game and enjoy the Gaslamp Quarter’s waterfront, while saving money when we deliver home runs."

Padres fans will experience the saving from the Grand Hyatt Grand Slam Home Run Derby after attending a game at which the Padres hit one or more home runs; fans simply show their game ticket to the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, and the discount can be applied to guest rooms and one (1) additional charge at one of the following: Top of the Hyatt, Ann Marie’s Coffee House, Kin Spa, Lael’s Restaurant, Pool Bar and Grill, Redfield’s Deli, Redfield’s Sports Bar, Sally’s Seafood on the Water, The Grand Lobby Bar, and local catering events (weddings, holiday parties and social events).

“The entire team at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is excited and proud to be partnering with the San Diego Padres, our downtown neighbors,” noted the hotel’s General Manager, Ted Kanatas. “The Grand Hyatt Grand Slam Home Run Derby provides savings for Padres fans in every area of the hotel, from Kin Spa to Sally’s Seafood on the Water, and much more.”

An example of big savings would be $15,000 on a wedding, explained the hotel’s Marketing Director, Kelly Commerford. “A Padres’ grand slam gives every ticket holder a 50 percent discount on drinks, meals, rooms –or a wedding too. With wedding budgets averaging $30,000, the savings would be $15,000.”

Commerford noted that the hotel staff has created internal scoreboards to stay abreast of the Padres’ latest home runs and to be fully prepared to welcome celebrating Padres fans throughout the Hyatt.

Terms & Conditions: Offer valid 4/6/09 through 3/31/10 at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. When game day ticket is eligible, discount will not be accepted for reservations or purchases made prior to conclusion of game. Discount value of game day ticket becomes effective for one confirmed room reservation and/or a single purchase transaction at any of the offered outlets and other services listed only after game concludes. One (1) ticket per transaction only. Cannot combine multiple tickets. Must surrender ticket at time of redemption. Offer subject to availability of function space and guest rooms at time of booking. Offer not valid on group/convention rates, 3rd party Internet rates, parking and retail stores. Offer not valid in conjunction with previously booked or held meetings or events and may not be combined with other promotional offers. If ticket is used for a guest room, the discount will be applied to the master bill at check out. If discount is applied towards the room rate, guest may select one (1) additional transaction of choice upon checkout. Guest room rates are based on availability. All transactions must be completed during the offer period including local catering and social events. Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this program at any time without notice. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® encompasses hotels managed, franchised or leased by subsidiaries and affiliates of Global Hyatt Corporation. The trademark Grand Hyatt® and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. © 2009 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.

About Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

On the Gaslamp Quarter’s waterfront, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is a pet-friendly, urban resort offering four-star accommodations and spectacular views at every turn. Lavish amenities include two water-view pools and whirlpools on spacious, inviting decks with food and drink service, the secluded KIN Spa, tennis (lessons available), basketball, shuffleboard and more games, as well as an expansive, state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking San Diego Bay. Bike rentals are available at the hotel too, as are darts and billiards. Award-winning downtown dining and nightlife options include Sally’s Seafood on the Water, KIN Lounge and the Top of the Hyatt and its unequaled sunset views over the Pacific Ocean, with San Diego Bay in the foreground.