News & Announcements
Discover the latest Hyatt Gold Passport program news, new Hyatt hotel openings, designs, and more.
Program Updates
Enhanced Hyatt Gold Passport Membership Benefits
We are excited to announce new Hyatt Gold Passport benefits designed to make your Hyatt stays even more rewarding. Members are now welcome to any available standard room when booking a free night award with no blackout dates. Plus, experience even more benefits upon achieving elite status including: best room available, complimentary Internet access, and an exclusive check-in area. This is all part of Hyatt's commitment to making our members feel more than welcome.
 
Hyatt Gold Passport Planner Rewards™
Introducing Hyatt's new rewards program for meetings and events. Beginning December 2nd, 2008, earn free nights, room upgrades, future meeting credits and more when you hold your next qualifying meeting or event at any Hyatt hotel or resort worldwide. Plus, every qualifying meeting or event you have helps you earn credit toward achieving elite membership status in Hyatt Gold Passport™.
 
Enjoy Benefits at Even More Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites Hotels
Hyatt Gold Passport members can enjoy membership benefits when staying at any of the 130 Hyatt Place hotels and 29 Hyatt Summerfield Suites hotels now open in the United States.* These innovative hotels offer comfort, technology and taste for business and leisure travel.

Learn more about Hyatt Gold Passport services and benefits available at these properties.
 
80+ Global Destinations Now Featured on yattit.com
Do you know the best beaches in Bali and Miami, or popular local hangouts in Toronto and Hamburg? How about finding the best local flavors in Boston and Hangzhou? Share what you know on yattit.com. These are a few of the 30+ new destinations recently added to yatt’it.

Whether it’s finding the perfect spot to take a break on a business trip, or an adventurous snorkeling site for a family vacation, consult tips and advice from other Hyatt Gold Passport members and Hyatt’s expert local concierges at yatt’it.

To share your own tips, simply log in with your Hyatt Gold Passport username/number and password to begin.
 
New Hotels
Hyatt Regency Dushanbe
Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, the first five-star hotel in Tajikistan, reflects the city's flavor in its design combining modern architecture with traditional hospitality. Guests will enjoy spectacular views of the Pamir mountains from well-appointed guest rooms and from the Foccacia Grill's dining room while enjoying popular Mediterranean cuisines. The hotel also features a spa and fitness center with a steam room, sauna, indoor swimming pool and juice bar.
 
Park Hyatt Istanbul-Maçka Palas
Historic architecture complements modern interior design at the new Park Hyatt Istanbul-Maçka Palas. Built in 1922, Maçka Palas is an opulent, art deco building detailed with historic Turkish patterns and icons and adorned with rich colors and textures. Conveniently located in the upscale Nisantasi residential and shopping district, the hotel is within walking distance of a variety of designer fashion houses and ultra-trendy bars and restaurants.
 
Andaz West Hollywood
Located on the Sunset Strip, Andaz West Hollywood is the first Andaz hotel in North America. The hotel reflects the unique, authentic vibe of its neighborhood while providing the perfect blend of personal style and local flavors in a warm, vibrant atmosphere. This 257-room hotel features a restaurant serving locally grown, organic foods, an exclusive rooftop pool with views of the city, hosts who attend to guests' needs, complimentary wireless Internet in the guest rooms, and a complimentary, healthy minibar.
 
Hyatt Regency Toronto
Hyatt Regency Toronto is an architecturally distinctive hotel located only steps from the city's entertainment and financial districts. Guests will enjoy the Hyatt Grand Bed™ in rooms designed with molded furniture, vibrant colors and zebrawood finishes. The Regency Club™ sets a new standard with lounge-style seating, three plasma-screen televisions and a large, seasonal outdoor terrace with a fire pit and stunning views of the city skyline and Lake Ontario.
 
Hyatt Place Opens 2 New Locations, Bringing Total to 130
Hyatt Place, a new kind of Hyatt for today’s relaxed lifestyle, offers a balanced mix of comfortable and functional amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, a complimentary continental breakfast each day, freshly prepared food served 24/7, and spacious guest rooms featuring the plush Hyatt Grand Bed™ and a 42” flat-panel HDTV. Hyatt Place. It’s so you.SM

New Hyatt Places:

Florida:
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
Hyatt Place West Palm Beach
Hyatt Place Coconut Point

Michigan:
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Wyoming
 
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Opens New Location, Bringing Total to 29
Hyatt Summerfield Suites are upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels. Spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites feature contemporary full kitchens, flat-panel HDTVs and free high-speed Internet access. Guests are treated to a complimentary full breakfast each morning and an evening social, Monday–Thursday. Public spaces include a pool, fitness center, Internet café and guest market.

New Hyatt Summerfield Suites:
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Salt Lake City/Sandy, UT
 
New Designs
Hyatt Regency Casablanca
The redesigned Forum Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Casablanca features state-of-the-art equipment, a wide foyer suitable for coffee breaks and a poolside garden just beyond its doors. Classically elegant and refined décor complements all types of events, from romantic wedding receptions to prestigious conferences. The 595 square metres (6,505 sq ft) of versatile space is divisible into three separate sections and can accommodate up to 600 guests.
 
Hyatt Regency Mainz
The landmark Fort Malakoff at Hyatt Regency Mainz has been transformed into the trendy yet historic Malakoff Bar, where guests can enjoy unique cocktails and light fare. Vaulted ceilings and luxurious fabric accents define the fort's existing Palatorium and Weinkeller function spaces, where guests can enjoy small social gatherings or join traditional German cooking classes in a residential-style kitchen.