As Hyatt continues brand growth in Africa, Park
Hyatt brand debuts on beachfront in historic center and UNESCO
Heritage Site in Stone Town
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening
of Park Hyatt Zanzibar, marking the first ever Hyatt hotel on the
idyllic East African island and the 36th Park Hyatt hotel
worldwide. Park Hyatt Zanzibar reflects the intimate and
understated elegance of the Park Hyatt brand while embracing the
rich culture, heritage and historical significance of Zanzibar’s
unique Stone Town.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar is the 36th Park
Hyatt hotel worldwide and the first Hyatt hotel in Zanzibar (Photo:
Business Wire)
Park Hyatt Zanzibar is situated on the beachfront in Stone Town,
the historical center of the city and a designated UNESCO Heritage
site. As the cultural heart of Zanzibar, little has changed in
Stone Town over the last 200 years. The town’s unique blend of
Arabic and African cultural influences originate from the 19th
century when Zanzibar Island served as a center for the trade of
spices. During this period, Zanzibar, also known as the “Spice
Island,” was the most important trading hub along the east coast of
Africa. Today, the streets of Stone Town are filled with rich
aromas of spices, perfumes and local handcrafts.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar is housed in two buildings, one of them
Mambo Msiige, a UNESCO heritage building steeped in history, grace
and mystique with roots dating back to the 17th century. Mambo
Msiige is a typical Zanzibari mansion and an architectural gem,
featuring intricate carvings and centered around a peaceful
courtyard. The name alone meaning “not to be copied or imitated,”
embraces true uniqueness. The new and purposefully built Zamani
Residence of the hotel connects to Mambo Msiige, blending old
history and contemporary charm, while embracing Swahili culture
with a blend of Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences.
“We are delighted to be bringing the Park Hyatt brand to the
culturally and historically rich island of Zanzibar, and in
particular, to be housing the hotel within Mambo Msiige, a building
of such extraordinary significance,” said Marcela Herrendoerfer,
General Manager of Park Hyatt Zanzibar. “The Park Hyatt brand is
committed to creating rare, intimate and unforgettable experiences,
and we are thrilled to have our doors open and welcome guests from
around the world to this very special location.”
Park Hyatt Zanzibar provides the ultimate haven amongst Stone
Town’s labyrinth of winding alleys, bustling markets, mosques and
famed Zanzibari doors, featuring magnificent ornate wooden
carvings. The town’s key attractions are easily accessible by foot
from the hotel’s ideal location, including Forodhani Gardens, the
Old Fort, the Old Dispensary, the Peace Memorial Museum, the Palace
Museum and the House of Wonders.
Guestrooms
Park Hyatt Zanzibar features 67 spacious guest rooms, including
11 suites. Oceanfront rooms feature spectacular views of Dhow
Harbour and the Indian Ocean. A perfect blend of contemporary
style, modern technology, timeless regional accents and sheer
luxury, all guestrooms reflect the Park Hyatt brand’s intimate
elegance, providing an ideal place to stay for discerning business
and leisure travelers.
Dining
Park Hyatt Zanzibar’s Zamani Residence offers a unique dining
concept, featuring a range of authentic cuisines catering to all
tastes. Zamani Residence includes a Library with Veranda, a Living
Room and a Dining Room with an outdoor terrace, and a residential
style kitchen, allowing guests to dine in a variety of different
spaces. The hotel’s Pool Lounge specializes in local fish dishes
complemented with traditional western sandwiches and salads.
Recreation
For those in search of rest and relaxation, guests are able to
retreat to the tranquil sanctity of the hotel’s Anantara Spa and
indulge in a selection of body treatments, massages and personal
services within the spa’s hair salon. Guests can also enjoy the
exclusive oceanfront infinity pool and a fully equipped fitness
center featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training
facilities.
Meeting & Events
Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers more than 1,700 square feet of
flexible meeting and event facilities, accommodating anything from
discrete board meetings and small, intimate social occasions to
elegant cocktail receptions, sophisticated weddings and stylish
state functions. All meeting and events rooms offer the latest
audiovisual equipment and individually adjustable
air-conditioning.
There are currently five Hyatt hotels open throughout Africa,
including Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort, Hyatt Regency
Casablanca, Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam The Kilamanjaro, Hyatt
Regency Johannesburg, and Park Hyatt Zanzibar. There are currently
four hotels under development, including Hyatt Regency Arusha, Park
Hyatt Marrakech, Hyatt Place Taghazout in Morocco, and Hyatt Dakar
in Senegal.
For more information on Park Hyatt Zanzibar, please visit the
hotel’s website.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release
for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or
more of its affiliates.
About Park Hyatt
Park Hyatt hotels provide discerning, affluent business and
leisure guests with elegant and luxurious accommodation and offers
them highly attentive personal service in an intimate environment.
Located in several of the world's premier destinations, each Park
Hyatt hotel is custom designed to combine sophistication with a
distinctive regional character. Park Hyatt hotels feature
well-appointed guestrooms, meeting and special event space for
groups, critically acclaimed art, food and beverage programs, and
signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs.
There are currently 36 Park Hyatt hotels in the following
locations: Abu Dhabi, Beaver Creek, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Busan,
Canberra, Carlsbad, Changbaishan, Chennai, Chicago, Dubai, Goa,
Hamburg, Hyderabad, Istanbul, Jeddah, Maldives, Melbourne, Mendoza,
Milan, Moscow, New York, Ningbo, Paris, Saigon, Sanya Sunny Bay,
Seoul, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna,
Washington D.C., Zanzibar, and Zurich. www.parkhyatt.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
strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they
encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The
Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise,
license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences
and vacation ownership properties, including under the Hyatt®, Park
Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt
Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Zilara™, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Residences®
and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and have locations on six
continents. As of December 31, 2014, the Company's worldwide
portfolio consisted of 587 properties in 50 countries. For more
information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Park Hyatt ZanzibarMarcela HerrendoerferGeneral ManagerTel: +255
24 550 1234marcela.herrendoerfer@hyatt.comorHyatt Hotels &
ResortsJamie Rothfeld+1 312 780 6070jamie.rothfeld@hyatt.com
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