Utah's First Hyatt Place Opens

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. July 02, 2009

JULY 2, 2009 - Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, The Boyer Company and LodgeWorks, L.P. today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway, conveniently located in The Gateway, a lifestyle center offering upscale living, dining, shopping and entertainment.

The hotel, which will be managed by LodgeWorks, L.P., offers:

• 128 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV, the plush Hyatt Grand BedTM and an eight-foot sectional sofa-sleeper

• Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel

• Complimentary continental breakfast featuring a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee and an assortment of juices

• Over 1,000 square feet of meeting space

In addition to The Gateway, which features more than 130 shops and restaurants, the hotel is also a short distance from the local offices of Raytheon, Zions Bank, Deloitte, Northrop Grumman, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Fidelity Investments, Ernst & Young and the Bureau of Land Management.

"We believe the Hyatt Place guest experience will continue to set the standard for today's multitasking travelers," said Minda Zoloth, general manager. "With free Wi-Fi access, freshly prepared food available 24/7, state-of-the-art in-room media options and a staff specially trained to handle any task gracefully, Hyatt Place has everything today's traveler needs."

"When creating Hyatt Place, we extensively researched the evolving needs of contemporary travelers to identify the right combination of style, service and amenities," said Alison Kal, vice president, marketing, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. "Across the country, guest reactions have been tremendously positive and we're thrilled to enhance Hyatt's presence in the greater Salt Lake City area and bring the Hyatt Place experience to the city."

HYATT PLACE SALT LAKE CITY/DOWNTOWN/THE GATEWAY LEADERSHIP Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway will be under the leadership of General Manager Minda Zoloth and Director of Sales Heidy Zerr.

In her role, Zoloth, a 13-year hospitality industry veteran, will be directly responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including managing the hotel's 40 staff members and ensuring guests experience the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known.

Director of Sales Heidy Zerr, an eight-year industry veteran in the Salt Lake City market, is responsible for representing to travelers everything Hyatt Place and the Salt Lake City community have to offer.

HYATT PLACE BACKGROUND

Hyatt Place hotels offer authentic Hyatt hospitality in a contemporary, casual environment specially designed for today's 24/7 lifestyle. Spacious guestrooms feature multiple areas to work and relax and include the Cozy CornerTM, a plush eight-foot couch; luxurious Hyatt Grand BedTM; and ergonomic work center. Every guestroom is also equipped with an in-room refrigerator for convenience and a state-of-the-art media center, featuring the Hyatt Plug PanelTM, a special connectivity tool that allows electronic devices to plug directly into the 42-inch high definition television.

In the Gallery, the hotel's public space, guests can socialize or be 'alone together' in a relaxed atmosphere. Here, guests find friendly Hyatt Place Gallery Hosts, trained to do everything from give directions to whip up a fresh meal around the clock. Other 24-hour conveniences include a StayFit@Hyatt fitness center; Bakery Caf'e offering Starbucks(R) specialty coffees, premium wine and beer and baked goods; the Grab 'n Go case stocked with freshly made sandwiches and salads; and Guest Kitchen, where guests can also find a complimentary continental breakfast served daily. The entrance to the outdoor swimming pool is also located in the Gallery.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel guarantees guests will remain as connected and productive while traveling as at home or in the office.

Travelers are raving about Hyatt Place hotels already open in nearly 130 locations nationwide, including Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Louisville, Miami, Phoenix, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Washington, D.C.