Hyatt, a global hotel company, has started to include properties from the boutique hotel group Mr & Mrs Smith in its booking options. This change allows guests to find and reserve these unique hotels through Hyatt's website and app.
The integration began on April 24, a year after Hyatt announced the acquisition of the London-based travel club for 53 million British pounds.
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Hyatt Integrates Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels to Broaden Travel Offerings
Hyatt's addition of around 700 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels marks the first phase, with more properties expected to join in the future. These hotels are located in various attractive locations worldwide, including new destinations for Hyatt like Croatia, Fiji, and the British Virgin Islands.
During a virtual media briefing, Laurie Blair, Hyatt's Vice President of Global Marketing, mentioned that this move is part of their ongoing evaluation, although currently, Mr & Mrs Smith bookings do not earn commissions.
The partnership significantly expands Hyatt's reach by offering more diverse and luxurious travel options.
According to Travel Weekly, Mr & Mrs Smith has been known since 2003 for its carefully chosen and independently reviewed collection of around 1,500 hotels and villas.
However, not all properties will merge with Hyatt's offerings due to existing contracts with other brands or overlapping locations.
Marion Barrere, the Director of Curation for Mr & Mrs Smith, emphasized that the brand will maintain its high standards for selecting properties. Their focus is on more than luxury; they seek extraordinary locations, excellent service, and beautiful design, all combined with a special charm that makes each property unique.
This integration with Mr & Mrs Smith allows Hyatt to offer a wider range of high-quality, distinctive hotel experiences to its customers, enhancing their travel possibilities.
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Hyatt Opens New Centric Hotel in Shanghai
Hyatt has launched its first full-service Hyatt Centric hotel in Shanghai, located at Zhongshan Park. This new addition is the fourth of its kind in Greater China. The Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai offers 262 rooms, which includes 11 luxury suites.
All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, providing guests with either a beautiful view of the city or the serene Zhongshan Park.
The hotel's restaurant, SCENARIO 1555, features a menu that combines traditional Shanghai dishes with modern culinary techniques, creating a unique dining experience. In addition to its dining options, Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai is well-equipped for events and business meetings.
It houses a 400 square meter ballroom that can accommodate up to 250 guests, along with six smaller rooms for various functions.
As per Business Traveller, Jed Jiang, general manager of Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai, said, "It is exciting to witness Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai officially open its doors today and we are proud to offer savvy travelers an ideal launchpad to explore the vibrancy of this dynamic city."
The hotel offers a 24-hour gym and an outdoor swimming pool for leisure and fitness. Guests staying at the hotel from April 18 to July 31 will also benefit from an additional 500 Bonus Points per night through the World of Hyatt program.
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