Hyatt opens hotel in Chennai

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The Hyatt Regency Chennai, located on the city’s iconic Anna Salai (Mount Road), 20 minutes from Anna International Airport and the IT Corridor, has opened.

Hyatt Regency Chennai features some of the largest guestrooms in the city at 434 sq ft (40 sqm) with each guestroom offering a panoramic view of the cityscape. The 27 suites range from 645 sq ft to 2,400 sq ft (60sq m to 223 sqm).

The guestrooms feature a spacious working desk complete with dual-line telephones, high-speed Internet access and 40 inch LCD TV. Guests can also enjoy views of the city from each of the guestrooms, which are spread across the nine high-rise atrium floors including three exclusive floors of Regency Club rooms. Indulgent spa-inspired bathrooms include a deep-soaking bath and separate rain shower area. The Club Lounge will offer complimentary continental breakfast, all-day refreshments, evening cocktails and canapés.

The Regency Club’s exclusive services will also include private check-in and check-out, access to a boardroom and wireless Internet connectivity. Other benefits will include complimentary internet access and an hour’s use of the boardroom per stay as well as airport transfers.

The 327-room Hyatt Regency Chennai opens with more than 20,000 sq ft (1,900 sq m) of versatile convention and event space, a fully-equipped fitness center, the chic Lobby Lounge, the hotel’s gourmet deli Biscotti, the all-day-dining restaurant - Spice Market, and Stix, which serves authentic Chinese cuisine from the Sichuan region.

The hotel also has an outdoor pool which overlooks the city and is set amidst custom-made art installations and lush landscaping. Additional hotel services and amenities expected to be completed soon include the Regency Club, the Siddh Spa, the hotel’s premium suites, specialty restaurants, and a bar.

Peter Fulton, Managing Director, Hyatt International - Southwest Asia, said, “This Indian port city has become the destination of choice for leading brands across industries and is a key business hub for the corporate traveler.

This strategic move to bring the Hyatt Regency brand to Chennai will introduce and deliver our authentic hospitality to this bustling market space and ensure that our loyal customers have better connectivity across the globe, as Chennai is clearly an important crossroad for many people.”