Hyatt Hotels Corporation is transitioning three more of its properties to the Hyatt Centric brand: Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, Hyatt Centric Times Square New York and Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa.
“These hotels mark significant momentum for the Hyatt Centric brand as we continue with our expansion plans and enter prime destinations where we know our guests are traveling,” said Stephen Haggerty, global head of capital strategy, franchising and select service, Hyatt. “New Orleans, New York City and Key West are ideal markets in which the Hyatt Centric brand can continue its growth and connect with guests.”
Chosen for their sought-after locations and locally inspired designs, each hotel serves as a launch pad for guests to explore and discover the best of the destination. Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, which was rebranded from Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans Sept. 1, places guests in the middle of New Orleans’ signature attractions such as Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, jazz clubs, House of Blues and Royal Street, to name a few. Guests can also partake in homemade infusions at the hotel whiskey bar, Batch Bar, and taste regional delicacies prepared by local chefs at Red Fish Grill and Powdered Sugar.
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York, which is expected to rebrand in late October, will place guests at the heart of New York City. Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, One World Trade Center and the New York Public Library will all be a short distance from the hotel, and guests can indulge in hand-crafted cocktails, fine wines and innovative cuisine at the hotel’s celebrated rooftop bar, Bar 54.
The 487 apartment-style guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows will reflect the pulse of New York City life and serve as a relaxing retreat after a night out on the town.
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa will also be in a prime location and provide guests with the information and tools they need to explore the best of Key West, including nearby fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, renowned sunsets and historic Old Town. The waterfront hotel, which is expected to rebrand in early November, will offer contemporary guest rooms, world-class spa services, a 24-hour fitness center and modern amenities such as Drybar Buttercup blow dryers and eco-friendly bath products, among other items.
“These three hotels reflect the spirit of exploration and discovery that is at the core of the Hyatt Centric brand,” said Sandra Cordova Micek, global senior VP of brands, Hyatt. “From the thoughtful design to the in-the-know colleagues, every aspect of Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, Hyatt Centric Times Square New York and Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa will inspire guests to experience the best [of these destinations].”
The new additions demonstrate the brand’s strong growth plans and will join eight other Hyatt Centric hotels currently open across the globe. Launched in 2015, the Hyatt Centric brand includes hotels in Chicago; San Francisco; Park City, Utah; Santa Barbara, Calif.; Long Beach, Calif.; Miami; and Montevideo, Uruguay. Plans call for the opening of several others by early 2018, including Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach (Waikiki, Hawaii), Hyatt Centric Barbados, Carlisle Bay (Bridgetown, Barbados), and Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan).
