RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
The 436-room Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro offers a prime beachfront location in the exclusive Barra da Tijuca neighborhood and access to world-class shopping, dining, cultural and outdoor activities.
As the second Grand Hyatt hotel in Brazil, Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro is a significant addition to Hyatt’s existing portfolio in South America and the growing brand portfolio.
“We are delighted to open our first hotel in Rio de Janeiro, a vibrant destination known for its natural beauty and hospitality,” said Pete Sears, group president – Americas for Hyatt.
Three signature restaurants, designed by acclaimed Brazilian architect Arthur Casas, will showcase choices that highlight international and local flavors. Offering three-meal service, Tano Cucina Italiana, is a modern Italian trattoria, incorporating seasonal ingredients. Its wooden beams and Italian floors blend beautifully with a wrap-around Carrera marble bar that frames the open kitchen.
In an intimate dining room setting, Shiso Japanese restaurant features a single piece, reclaimed wooden bar that surrounds the sushi chefs as they create their contemporary sushi, sashimi and yakitori dinner menu. The restaurant will also offer an extensive sake menu to pair with its cuisine.
Cantô Gastrô & Lounge uses natural materials to create textures throughout the space all the way out to its terraces, which open toward the pool and garden area. Offering a casual and creative take on local cuisine, Cantô offers breakfast and lunch and in the evening becomes a bossa nova lounge.
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro’s extensive lagoon-view event facilities totals more than 21,530 square feet. The fully integrated conference and events center features two elegant, multi-purpose ballrooms, nine sophisticated meeting rooms with outdoor pre-function areas, and two exclusive loft kitchen areas will provide an extensive range of options for upscale meetings, conferences and social events.
Famous for its beautiful stretch of beaches and home to exclusive shopping and dining, Barra da Tijuca also has an important business community comprised of corporations and multinationals. Business and leisure travelers will benefit from a new and modern transportation infrastructure in the area. Located nearby are Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous attractions such as the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon; Corcovado, the Christ the Redeemer Statute; and Sugar Loaf Mountain among many others.
