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CHICAGO (November 4, 2024) — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the planned rebranding of Thompson Playa del Carmen Main House and Beach House to Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen. The hotel is expected to welcome guests in late 2024, bringing a modern lifestyle hotel experience to downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen will continue to offer two stay experiences with an adults-only retreat at the ‘Downtown House’ and a family-friendly escape at the ‘Beach House.’
Rebranding Thompson Playa del Carmen Main and Beach House to Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen was a strategic decision based on the hotel’s location in the heart of Playa del Carmen, a key differentiator for the Hyatt Centric brand, which is known to be in the center of the action, embrace the locale and inspire exploration. The hotel is ideally situated on Fifth Avenue or ‘La Quinta Avenida’, a vibrant street filled with shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife stretching five miles long through the center of Playa del Carmen’s downtown. The hotel’s standout location allows savvy travelers to discover the best of what the coastal Mexican beach town has to offer with premium lifestyle accommodations.
Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen will offer 119 spacious guestrooms and suites, including 92 guestrooms and suites at the adults-only 'Downtown House’ and 27 suites at the family-friendly ‘Beach House,’ featuring mid-century modern décor, custom furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city or ocean views. Suites provide living areas and outdoor balconies with comfortable day beds or plunge pools. Additional amenities include a walk-in rain shower, shareworthy art and styling elements that celebrate the character of the destination.
For guests 18 years and older, ‘Downtown House’ is home to a lively rooftop social atmosphere taking inspiration from La Quinta Avenida’s vibrant culture. On the rooftop of ‘Downtown House’ guests will find UMI Urban Kitchen, a contemporary twist on international urban classics, and Alessia Dayclub, an exclusive rooftop experience with a full-length infinity pool, swim-up bar, luxury cabanas, music and a special calendar of events, offering spectacular views of Playa del Carmen and the Caribbean Sea. Fresh grab-and-go options will be available at The Market, open 24 hours for indulgent locally inspired snacks, coffee and quick meals.
Those staying at the ‘Beach House’ will be transported by a Volkswagen Vintage Beetle after completing the check-in process at the ‘Downtown House’. This serene beachfront oasis offers an elevated experience perfect for romantic honeymoons, wedding celebrations or family vacations. The ‘Beach House’ offers an oceanfront pool, 27 suites with views of the Caribbean Sea and C Grill, a signature restaurant serving Mexican, Caribbean and international dishes using the freshest local seafood and seasonal ingredients.
Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen will offer versatile outdoor and semi-outdoor event space designed by architectural firm Niz + Chauvet, providing the perfect setting for non-traditional business meetings, corporate retreats, incentive trips, weddings and more. The 27-room ‘Beach House’ is ideal for buyouts, providing a private and exclusive experience for groups.
“We are thrilled to join the growing Hyatt Centric brand and offer guests and World of Hyatt members a true launch pad that sparks curiosity to explore La Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen,” said Ankara Angulo, general manager, Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen. “I look forward to leading this chapter of Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen’s journey and introducing new experiences to this vibrant and dynamic beach town.”
Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen will mark the second Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Mexico, following Hyatt Centric Campestre León. To book a reservation or for further information, please visit https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-centric/canth-hyatt-centric-playa-del-carmen.
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 Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2024, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 78 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt®; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt®; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith™, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
About Hyatt Centric
Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service lifestyle hotels located in prime destinations. Created to connect guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery so they never miss a moment of adventure. Each hotel offers social spaces to connect with others in the lobby, meanwhile the bar and restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don’t. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com. Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattCentric.
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