Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center Celebrates Official Opening

CHICAGO (September 30, 2014) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center in the city of Chandler, Ariz., a prominent suburb of Phoenix.

"As Chandler continues to thrive economically, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming the very first Hyatt-branded property to this growing area," said Kristen Freeman, general manager, Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center. "Whether for business or for leisure, our guests will value the comfortable and functional amenities offered at Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center, such as made-to-order fresh food around the clock, our 24-hour StayFit Gym and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel."

The hotel is located in the heart of Chandler’s high-tech district, and is neighbored by the Chandler Fashion Center, home to numerous high-end boutiques, restaurants and other attractions. Additionally, Chandler is the headquarters to major corporate campuses such as Intel, General Motors, and Orbital Sciences, as well as Arizona State University and the Arizona State University Research Park.

Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center offers:

  • 129 guest rooms featuring a swiveling 42-inch HDTV, the plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and Cozy Corner sectional sofa

  • Free Wi-Fi everywhere plus hard-wired access is available in each and every guestroom for seamless and secure access]

  • Complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet TM breakfast for guests, featuring freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee and an assortment of juices

  • Approximately 1,000 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space

  • 24/7 Gallery Menu serving made-to-order entrees and appetizers around the clock

  • A Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium beers, as well as wines and cocktail

For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.chandler.place.hyatt.com or call the hotel directly at (480) 812-9600.

Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center Leadership

Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center is under the leadership of General Manager Kristen Freeman and Director of Sales, Melinda Koeneke. In her role, Freeman is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 30 associates and ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known. Koeneke responsible for providing sales service and support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Chandler area.

About Hyatt Place

Launched in 2006, the Hyatt Place brand brings to the upscale select service hotel category the authentic hospitality for which Hyatt is known. Inspired by multitasking travelers’ 24/7 lifestyle, Hyatt Place hotels combine style with casual hospitality. Featuring spacious guestrooms with the Cozy Corner, free Wi-Fi, the 24/7 Gallery Menu, Coffee to Cocktails Bar, and free hot breakfast with your stay. The Odds & Ends program also has guests covered with items they may have forgot and can buy, borrow or enjoy for free. Specially trained Gallery Hosts are on hand to offer assistance with everything from directions to check-in to a freshly made meal.

Hyatt Place, a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, offers more than 200 locations in the United States, Armenia, China, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Netherlands, and United Arab Emirates. For Hyatt Place information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com.

The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Noble Investment Group

Since 1993, Noble has specialized in making value-add, opportunistic and income investments in upscale select service and extended-stay hotels affiliated with Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton and Intercontinental. Through its private equity real estate funds, Noble has invested more than $3 billion in communities throughout the United States, creating thousands of jobs. As a fiduciary to state pensions, university endowments and foundations, Noble’s endeavors help to preserve and grow our limited partners’ capital which provides retirement benefits for millions of our country’s teachers, policemen and firefighters as well as financial resources for students to attend college. For more information, please visit www.nobleinvestment.com.

Elise Barnes