TAMPA, Fla.
Following the completion of a $16 million room renovation in late 2012, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is debuting the final phase of its $20 million transformation.
This second project included a full revamp of all public spaces to match the fresh look and feel of the 442 guest rooms and suites, an all-new dining experience at 1823 Kitchen and Bar and the addition of a tech lounge within the hotel lobby.
With the introduction of 1823 Kitchen and Bar, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay adds yet another opportunity for dining to its line-up, which includes two renowned restaurants: Oystercatchers and Armani's. Paying tribute to the year Tampa was founded, 1823 Kitchen and Bar was created for both locals and guests. Located in the hotel's refreshed lobby, the restaurant's high-back leather chairs and up-lit sconces create a grand setting for a comfortable meal. Diners can choose from an a la carte menu or a traditional breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner menus offer a range of options from salads, soups and sandwiches to premium steaks and fresh seafood.
1823's lounge offers a relaxed area to enjoy a cocktail or a signature starter. Indoor seating with three large-screen televisions is available for catching a favorite sporting event, and outside, the bar overlooking the pool is an ideal spot for grabbing drinks before a night out, having an impromptu meeting with friends or just relaxing with a nightcap.
The final phase of Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay's renovation also included the addition of a tech lounge. Located in the hotel lobby and open to all guests free of charge, the tech lounge specifically caters tto the always-connected business travelers who seek more informal settings to gather and conduct business. Guests will find plenty of seating, a large community table for laptops and strategically placed outlets for charging all of their devices. High-speed wired and wireless Internet is available as well as two desktop computers, which are free for the first 15 minutes of use. For those mixing business and pleasure, servers can easily deliver food and beverage orders from the adjacent lobby bar.
As with the first set of renovations, Dallas-based design firm Looney & Associates was charged with transforming all public areas into contemporary yet coastal-casual spaces.
