MANAGUA, Nicaragua
The 140-room Hyatt Place Managua, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital city of Managua, Nicaragua opened. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings.
“We are delighted to open Hyatt Place Managua through our relationship with Hyatt. It is the second Hyatt Place hotel we are opening in Central America and we believe it will be a key player among Managua’s hospitality offerings,” said Fernando Paiz, president, LATAM Hotel Corp. “The hotel’s walkway connecting it to the Galerias Santo Domingo shopping center is an important feature for guests, in addition to the brand’s 24/7 services and modern amenities, creating a perfect stay in the city.”
Hyatt Place Managua is situated along the city’s new business and shopping corridor next to Galerías Santo Domingo, one of the most prestigious shopping centers in the city. The shopping, restaurant and nightlife options that surround the hotel create a vibrant neighborhood for visitors. Hyatt Place Managua is also conveniently located near various embassies, prominent business and financial institutions, and is also 30 minutes from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport.
“As the Hyatt portfolio of brands continues to enter new markets throughout the world, we are delighted that the opening of Hyatt Place Managua marks the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Nicaragua,” said Steven Dominguez, vice president of global brands for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
The hotel offers guest rooms with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium beers, as well as wines and cocktails and more than 3,300 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting and event space.
In addition, the hotel collaborated with Nicaraguan artist Otto Mejia to dress its Gallery walls. The artist makes use of the traditional Nicaraguan art mediums of wood and clay.
“Managua is a vibrant and culturally rich city, filled with friendly people and an ever expanding list of great places to visit and things to do or see. Our hotel is central to all of them and we are confident that Hyatt Place Managua will exceed guests’ expectations and provide them with everything they need while visiting our area,” said Rafael Correa, general manager.