Noble Group Upgrades, Hyatt Valencia and Santa Clarita Conference Center
ATLANTA, GA, April 21, 2009 - Privately held Noble Investment Group ("Noble"), a leading sponsor of private equity real estate funds and an integrated lodging and hospitality operating and development organization, today announced the unveiling of the 'Regency' designation for the Hyatt Regency Valencia and Santa Clarita Conference Center ("Hyatt Regency Valencia"). Noble acquired the 244-room first class Hyatt Valencia in early 2008 and has since completed property upgrades and enhancements, completing the conversion to the 'Regency' designation. The Hyatt Regency Valencia is integrated into the approximately one million square foot mixed-use development, Valencia Town Center. The hotel is also home to the Santa Clarita Conference Center, the valley's premier meetings and events venue, which features 16,000 square feet of exceptional meeting and event space including three outdoor garden areas overlooking the prestigious Valencia Country Club.
The Hyatt Regency Valencia is ranked among the top 20 properties in the Hyatt North American Region for Overall Guest Satisfaction and was recently recognized by the Santa Clarita Signal's 2008 Reader's Poll for being the Best Overall Hotel, having the Best Chef, and the Best Banquet and the Best Brunch experience. "The Hyatt Regency Valencia has had longstanding success through their dedication of providing the very best hotel and event experiences for their guests and the community of Santa Clarita," said Paul Burke, a Noble principal and executive vice president, operations. "The recognition by the Santa Clarita Signal coupled with the Regency designation from Hyatt Hotels further solidifies the hotels outstanding reputation in the marketplace."
The Hyatt Regency Valencia's spacious guest rooms feature upscale amenities and finishes, including the new Grand Hyatt bed, i-home systems, high-speed internet access and majestic views of the surrounding Santa Susana and San Gabriel Mountains. A double-sided fireplace highlights the Hyatt's outdoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, and sundeck area, set in an alluring resort style courtyard overlooking a picturesque golf course backdrop. Located in Los Angeles County, the Hyatt Regency Valencia is easily accessible to downtown Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and Ventura and is only a mile and a half from Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor Water Park.
Hyatt Regency hotels feature classic, contemporary design and unparalleled business accommodations in leading business and group destinations. These hotels offer extensive meeting and conference centers, innovative guestroom designs, fully equipped fitness centers, exceptional restaurants and bars, and Regency Clubs.
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