CHICAGO (January 30, 2015) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and GHV Hotel (India) Pvt Ltd today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi, which is strategically located at the entrance to the fast-growing IT city of Pune, less than 85 miles (143 kilometers) from Mumbai, India. This is the third Hyatt Place hotel to open in India, following the 2012 opening of Hyatt Place Hampi in Southern India and the November 2014 opening of Hyatt Place Gurgaon/Udyog Vihar in Northern India.
“The opening of Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi marks a significant milestone for the Hyatt Place brand as it continues to expand throughout India and around the world,” said Pablo Graf, senior vice president of operations for Hyatt, Southwest Asia. “The Hyatt Place brand combines style, innovation and round the clock convenience to create a perfect seamless stay with every modern comfort for the multi-tasking traveler.”
“Today’s opening of Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi marks our foray into the hospitality sector, and furthermore, reflects our excitement about the Indian lodging market and its potential,” said Director Mushtaq Vijapura, GHV Group. “Hyatt is a globally recognized hospitality company with deep roots in India, and we are excited to collaborate with Hyatt in a growing market such as Hinjewadi, Pune. The location, product and the Hyatt Place brand gives us confidence of the hotel’s imminent success.”
“As Hinjewadi, Pune continues to grow and thrive economically, we are excited to add to the momentum by introducing Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi to the area,” said General Manager Swarendra Sahay. “The Hyatt Place brand was designed from the insight of our guest’s appreciation for approachable style, where design and quality are delivered in a very simple and affordable fashion, offering a seamless travel experience for guests. We are confident that both business and leisure travelers will appreciate the hotel’s open, intuitive design and casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour fresh food offerings.”
ABOUT HYATT PLACE PUNE/HINJEWADI
Strategically located in the heart of Phase 1 of Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi right off the Mumbai-Pune expressway and just 45 min from Pune airport, Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi is an upscale select service hotel designed for the multi-tasking traveler.
For those visiting Hinjewadi for business, the hotel is located in close proximity to major companies like Infosys, Cognizant, Persistent, Wipro, Cisco, 3dPLM, Siemens, IBM, Credit Suisse, among others.
Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi offers:
•117 roomy rooms, swiveling flat-screen HDTVs, a plush Hyatt Grand Bed and a Cozy Corner sofa sleeper in all guestrooms
•Free Wi-Fi and remote printing everywhere
•2,660 square feet (248 square meters) of flexible, high-tech meeting and function space
•Free Gallery Kitchen Breakfast for guests, featuring freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee, and an assortment of juices
•A Gallery Kitchen (24/7 Gallery Café) featuring local and regional specialties, made-to-order entrées and appetizers around the clock
•A Coffee to Cocktails Bar featuring specialty coffee and tea selections, premium role beers, as well as wines and cocktails
•24-hour Gym featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens
•An outdoor swimming pool
HYATT PLACE PUNE/HINJEWADI LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi is under the leadership of General Manager Mr. Swarendra Sahay and Director of Sales Mr. Mukhraj Gill. In his role, Swarendra is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 111 associates and ensuring guests encounter the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known. Mukhraj is responsible for providing sales service and support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Hinjewadi, Pune area.
