Hawaii's first Hyatt Centric hotel, Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, will make its grand entrance on Jan. 19, 2017, in Honolulu, Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced last week.
Located in the former Waikiki Trade Center, the new hotel will offer 230 guest rooms; a lounge pool; outdoor seating with circular fire pits; a 24/7 fitness facility; a chef-led bar and restaurant; and several retail outlets, including a Nordstrom Rack, a Starbucks serving beer and wine, a Jamba Juice, and a bank.
Although it doesn't specify square footage, its website says the hotel also will offer "non-traditional" meeting spaces with an "unforgettable open-air setting."
"The revitalization of this property has been an incredible journey, and our entire Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach family is overjoyed to welcome guests," General Manager Charles Young said in a statement. "Our hotel is a true launch pad for guests to explore and discover the best of Waikiki's urban setting."
Launched in 2015, Hyatt Centric is Hyatt's Millennial-minded hotel brand. Designed to put the guest "at the center of the action" in popular destinations, its signature offerings include fun and eclectic design; local artwork, furniture, food, and beverages; "knock 'n' drop" room service; and "The Corner," a space for guests to work, socialize, and peruse a curated selection of local books and magazines.
"Our vision for this hotel was to create a unique, forward-looking offering for travelers that seek to incorporate exploration into their international experience," said Maki Nakamura Bara, president and co-founder of Chartres Lodging Group, the hotel's developer. "Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach reflects the spirit of exploration and discovery that is at the core of the Hyatt Centric brand and is a fantastic addition to the thriving tourism market."
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach will be Hyatt's 12th Hyatt Centric hotel, joining properties in North America and Latin America destinations such as New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Key West, and Montevideo, Uruguay, among others.
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