Old Name, New Upscale Brand: Hyatt Place

Tired of the same old room when you travel on business that could be the same in L.A. or London? Global Hyatt is redefining hotel amenities by launching The Hyatt Place, a new select service hotel concept catering to a relaxed lifestyle that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within everyone’s reach.

The Hyatt Place will offer its guests:
• Comfortable and functional amenities.
• 42-inch HDTVs with 11 channels of HD programming and next generation entertainment.
• Free WiFi access.
• Comfy, eight-foot sectional sofa-sleepers.
• Oversized, suite-like rooms with 20 percent more space than the average room.

Hyatt Place has already launched in Atlanta,Chicago, Phoenix, Cincinnati, San Antonio, Louisville and Nashville. They plan to open up to 120 hotels by December 2007. [Via LuxuryLaunches.com.]