First Hyatt Place Hotel in India opens in Hampi

Mumbai:  Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Chartered Hampi Hotels Private Limited announced the opening of Hyatt Place Hampi in Karnataka. Hyatt Place Hampi  is the second such hotel with Hyatt brand outside the United States with the first one being Hyatt Place San Jose/Pinares in Costa Rica. More than 20 additional Hyatt Place hotels have been previously announced throughout the country, including Hyatt Place hotels in Nagpur and Pune.

 “We are excited to bring the Hyatt Place brand to India, and we believe this continued global expansion will complement the nearly 170 Hyatt Place hotels in the United States,” said Peter Fulton, Executive Vice President, Group President – EAME/Southwest Asia, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, who further adds, “As we continue to grow our brands strategically in emerging markets, we look forward to having our entire portfolio of brands represented in places where our guests are traveling.”

Hyatt Place Hampi joins 10 hotels currently open under various Hyatt brands in the country, including Park Hyatt Hyderabad and Park Hyatt Chennai, which both opened earlier this year. Momentum will continue with more than 50 previously announced hotels under development in India across various Hyatt brands, including Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, Hyatt Regency Ludhiana, Hyatt Raipur, Andaz Gurgaon and Grand Hyatt Kochi. Additionally, Hyatt announced a multi-property deal in October to rebrand five Ista hotels in the country as Hyatt Bangalore, Hyatt Pune, Hyatt Hyderabad, Hyatt Ahmedabad and Hyatt Amritsar by March 2013.

Hyatt Place Hampi is an upscale, select-service hotel designed for multi-tasking travellers. The hotel is conveniently located within one kilometer of JSW Steel Limited and is in close proximity to the business centers of Bellary and Hospet. It is an ideal place for leisure travelers with the world’s largest open-air museum and UNESCO world heritage site at Hampi, just 27 kilometers away. Guests may also enjoy a visit to Kaladham, an interactive, 3D Museum providing a virtual trip to Hampi, located adjacent to the hotel.

“Hyatt Place Hampi is located in an unexplored destination that has a lot to offer both domestic and foreign travelers. The hotel offers an open, intuitive design, a warm and casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and 24-hour food and beverage availability,” said Sumit Kumar, General Manager of Hyatt Place Hampi.

Hyatt Place Hampi offers 115 spacious guestrooms, including seven rooms with private plunge pools and three suites.  All rooms feature a 40-inch TV, the plush Hyatt Grand Bed, a three-seat sectional sofa or a Cozy Corner (sofa pull out bed) and Hyatt Plug Panel media center for connecting a laptop or media device to the TV.  Apart from a complimentary Wi-Fi access, the hotel offers,  complimentary hot buffet breakfast.

“Hampi is one of the most splendid historical sites in the country. Hyatt Place Hampi’s location not only offers guests the chance to explore Hampi but also other historical sites in North Karnataka such as Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal,” said Varun Saraf, Director, Chartered Hampi Hotels Pvt. Ltd. 

“As our company continues to grow and thrive economically, we are excited to be involved with the upcoming development of other Hyatt hotels in various urban centers,” he further added.

About  Hyatt Place Hampi

Located amidst the lush green ambiance of Vidyanagar Township in the Bellary industrial district of Karnataka, Hyatt Place Hampi is an upscale, select-service hotel designed for multi-tasking travelers. Hyatt Place Hampi offers 115 “smart-design” guest rooms -- including seven rooms with private plunge pools and three suites with spectacular view of the Sandur Mountain Range Market. The hotel offers a all-day-dining resturant  - Gallery, and a 24/7 Market offering freshly prepared salads, sandwiches and a variety of bottled beverages. Hyatt Place Hampi also features two meeting places, a fully equipped Fitness Centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Please note that The Stay Fit Hyatt Fitness Center is not operational until further notice. Complimentary internet is also available throughout the hotel.

For business travelers Hyatt Place Hampi is conveniently located within one km from JSW Steel Limited, the industrial town of Bellary and only 29 kms away from the Arcelor Mittal plant. Leisure travelers can visit the UNESCO World Heritage site at Hampi (thirty-five minutes form the hotel) and the Kaladham Museum (an interactive, 3D Museum giving a virtual trip to Hampi) located adjacent to the hotel.