Two Hyatt Hotels to open in Manchester next year
Worldwide hotels brand Hyatt is to open two sites in Manchester next year.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Ewart Manchester Properties, a majority-owned subsidiary of M&L Hospitality, for Hyatt Regency Manchester Oxford Road and Hyatt House Manchester/Oxford Road.
The 212-room Hyatt Regency hotel and the 116-room Hyatt House hotel will both be located in the landmark building ‘The Lume’, and are expected to open in 2020, which would bring the total number of Hyatt-branded hotels in the UK to 11 by 2022.
“We are excited to announce plans to work with M&L Hospitality to introduce two of Hyatt’s brands to Manchester,” said Felicity Black-Roberts, vice president of development Europe, Hyatt.
“Hyatt has been focused on growing its brand presence in the UK, and with Manchester being one of UK’s most important commercial centres, this is a milestone.
“Manchester is also a destination that is increasingly gaining popularity with leisure travellers. The location by the university will allow the Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House brands to capitalise on two very different, but important, market segments by allowing guests to choose the right setting for their needs.”
Hyatt Regency Manchester Oxford Road will bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature empathetic service and energising experiences to business and leisure guests, alike.
The 212-room hotel will feature a 120-seat restaurant, bar, club lounge, and a fully-equipped 24-hour fitness centre. The chain said an array of flexible meeting spaces create the perfect backdrop for any occasion, including seven state-of-the-art meeting rooms that can cater for more than 200 delegates.
For travellers looking for an extended visit, Hyatt House Manchester/Oxford Road will provide a fresh approach for long-term guests looking to continue their work and personal routines while on the road.
The hotel will provide its guests with spacious, apartment-style living with a modern, comfortable design to make them feel at home.
The hotels will be located in the University Quarter, a 10-minute walk from the city centre and in close proximity to Manchester Oxford Road railway station, which links the city to the rest of Northern England.
Manchester has been a key part of the Northern Powerhouse strategy aimed at driving both major corporations and start-ups to the city. Furthermore, the city receives more than one million international visitors a year, demonstrating its global appeal.
“We are proud to be working with Hyatt again to introduce its brands to the global city of Manchester,” said Neil Maxwell, chief executive of M&L Hospitality.
