The newly re-opened Park Hyatt Washington and Audi of America, Inc. announced a new partnership today thus combining exceptional hospitality with automotive luxury

Global Hyatt Corporation is partnering with Seattle­based real estate developer R.C. Hedreen Co. to develop, own and operate Hyatt at Olive 8 in the heart of downtown Seattle. R.C. Hedreen Co. and Hyatt jointly own Grand Hyatt Seattle, while Hyatt manages the property. The companies have reached a similar agreement for Hyatt at Olive 8. The new hotel and residential project, valued at over $175 million, recently began construction at the corner of 8Avenue and Olive Way.

Spanish magazine Diavaram has named Grand Hyatt Berlin “Best Contemporary Grand Hotel” in its current Berlin issue.

In line with Hyatt’s brand standard of service excellence, the chain will continue to make available a variety of toiletries and bath products for its guests upon request at all Hyatt hotels and resorts including Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency and Park Hyatt properties.

Rolling out the welcome mat and inviting guests to a new lifestyle hotel experience, the staff of the first Hyatt Place and company executives celebrated the property’s grand opening today in Lombard, Illinois.