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Hyatt Regency Cambridge
617-441-6487
debbie.smith@hyatt.com

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Hyatt Regency Cambridge Hotel completes multi-million dollar guestroom & public space transformation

$15 Million Renovation Combines Contemporary Design and High Technology for this Iconic Landmark Hotel in Cambridge, MA.

CAMBRIDGE, MA - April 2010 - Hyatt Regency Cambridge Overlooking Boston announces the completion of a $15 million guestroom and public space transformation. The newly redesigned accommodations offers 470 spacious guestrooms featuring the Hyatt Grand Bed TM, including 11 luxurious suites that artfully compliments the natural beauty of the scenic Charles River and the rich tradition of the city of Boston. This renovation culminates a part of an overall investment into the hotel within the last 18 months. This investment is symbolized by the recent modernization of the atrium lobby featuring a lavish garden courtyard, the Charles View Ballroom on the 16th floor and Zephyr on the Charles restaurant and bar on the 2nd floor overlooking the Charles River and Boston skyline. "We transformed the hotel to enhance the modern conveniences that today's business, convention, and leisure guests expect when they travel," said Michael Hickey, general manager of Hyatt Regency Cambridge hotel. The design scheme evokes an urban feel with subtle plaid carpet, textured wall coverings, plush rich bed linens accented with a chocolate and olive green and blue striped throw pillow. Regional black and white photographic artwork showcases the historic architectural elements of buildings in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The furniture anchors the space with deep espresso wood tones, detailed sleek lines accented with brushed nickel and black glass. The picturesque window view of the Charles River and Boston skyline is framed with lightly textured sheer draperies and treatments. The decorative lighting brightens the space and insures ample light to enjoy reading or lounging in the large, comfortable mid century modern chair.

The guest room offers the very latest in wired and wireless technology, an ergonomic and spacious workstation, iHome stereo with iPod dock and a 37" LCD flat screen HDTV that can be seen from all areas of the room. The guest bathrooms have been upgraded to feature granite vanity, oversized tiled floors, generous energy efficient lighting, and modern fixtures. The Hotel's three meal restaurant and bar, Zephyr on the Charles celebrates it's reopening after receiving a comprehensive makeover. New carpet, contemporary hard wood floors and colorful modern accents give the dining room a warm, fresh and inviting feel. Zephyr restaurant features dishes inspired by classic New England cuisine with an emphasis on abundance and seasonality. Outdoor dining comes to life this spring featuring signature dishes and specialty cocktails on Zephyr's expansive patio overlooking the scenic Charles River and Boston skyline.Conveniently situated on the Charles River between the vibrant energy of Boston and the intellectual vitality and charm of Cambridge, MA is the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Cambridge now offering guests stylish accommodations, modern conveniences and exceptional service.

About Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Overlooking Boston
The Hyatt Regency Cambridge hotel, an architecturally stunning hotel, featuring a 16-story atrium lobby with 470 sleek modern guestrooms, including 11 suites and 25,000 square feet of function/meeting space - many with spectacular views - indoor and outdoor. The 16th floor Charles View Ballroom, with 180-degree panoramic Boston and Charles River views remains a stunning and enviable venue making special events more memorable. The Hotel is minutes from Boston and Harvard Square, amongst major universities, hospitals, convention centers, and only five miles from Logan International Airport. Points of interest include nearby museums, shopping, dining, nightlife, sightseeing tours, theatre district, Freedom Trail, Boston Gardens, sports venues such as Fenway Park, TD Garden, and at Gillette Stadium. For reservations or more information, call Hyatt Regency Cambridge at 617-492-1234 or please visit www.cambridge.hyatt.com.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield SuitesTM brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of December 31, 2009, the company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 424 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

 

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