Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo Officially Opens in the Dominican Republic

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Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo, marking the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Caribbean. Located in the Ensanche Piantini neighborhood, the hotel features 130 guestrooms and suites with modern design inspired by Dominican artist Thimo Pimentel. The property includes four dining venues, 12,976 square feet of event space, a rooftop pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The hotel's design showcases local culture through art installations and ceramic pieces, while offering amenities like 55" HDTVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. World of Hyatt members can earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying stays from October 24 to January 31, 2025.

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• First Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Caribbean, expanding brand presence
• Strategic location in upscale Piantini neighborhood near tourist attractions
• Multiple revenue streams through 4 dining venues and event spaces
• 12,976 square feet of flexible meeting space accommodating up to 358 people

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Market Research Analyst

The opening of Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo represents a strategic expansion into the Caribbean market, marking Hyatt's first Centric brand property in the region. With 130 guestrooms and suites and nearly 13,000 square feet of event space, this property targets both business and leisure travelers in the upscale segment. The location in the Piantini district positions the hotel to capture high-end tourism and business traffic.

While this expansion strengthens Hyatt's global portfolio of over 1,350 properties, the immediate financial impact is likely to be minimal relative to Hyatt's overall operations. The property's size and market position suggest modest revenue contribution in the near term, though it establishes an important foothold for future Caribbean expansion.

Hyatt Centric Brand Continues to Expand its Strong Global Footprint with First Hotel in the Caribbean

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo, the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Caribbean. Located within the stylish Ensanche Piantini neighborhood, this new lifestyle property welcomes savvy business and leisure travelers to explore the historical and modern sites in the Dominican Republic’s capital, from high-end shopping to upscale dining and entertainment, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized Colonial Zone, renowned for its 16th-century architecture and iconic landmarks such as Alcázar de Colón and the Cathedral of the Americas.

Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo Exterior (Photo: Business Wire)

“Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo’s prime location offers a launchpad for modern travelers to connect with the best of what the city has to offer,” said Luis Emilio Gomez Garcia, General Manager, Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo. “As the first Hyatt Centric branded property in the Dominican Republic, we look forward to crafting memorable experiences for guests and offering a gateway to Piantini’s culture, historic landmarks, attractions and more.”

With 130 guestrooms and suites, the hotel’s modern and contemporary design is inspired by the work of Dominican artist, Thimo Pimentel, visible through art and ceramic installations using a terracotta red, white, and black color palette. The use of natural materials and colorful wooden sculptures by local artist, Patricio Correa, celebrates the region’s culture and joy. While the guestrooms feature custom ceramic pieces inspired by Pimentel and Antillean culture, common areas showcase artwork that highlights the energy and spirit of Santo Domingo, including sculptures depicting fish, figurative bust figures, and carnival masks. Each guestroom offers a sophisticated, modern design with multifunctional amenities, including 55” flat-screen HDTVs, complimentary Wi-Fi and more.

Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo puts guests at the center of Santo Domingo's tantalizing culinary landscape, home to four dining venues including Aon Food & Mood located on the lobby level, remixing island and international flavors with locally sourced ingredients to provide an elevated buffet experience. The Lobby Bar is an ideal space to connect with others for a glass of wine or afternoon tea, with live music acts every evening. Those seeking a rooftop experience with a resident DJ and pool can look no further than Burble Rooftop Bar, with snacks and smoothies to enjoy poolside by day, and cocktails, lite bites, and panoramic city views by night. For a quick grab-and-go option, Café Caobana is a lush oasis located on the lobby terrace of the hotel, offering a curated beverage and pastry menu showcasing local Dominican favorites.

Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo also offers versatile event spaces with 12,976 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, accommodating up to 358 people. With panoramic views of the local cityscape, the standout 11th-floor terrace provides a picturesque and shareworthy landscape of the Piantini district, ideal for outdoor weddings and receptions. Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo also features a rooftop pool and 24-hour fitness center.

Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo marks the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, joining more than 60 other Hyatt Centric hotels globally. To celebrate the hotel’s debut, World of Hyatt is providing members with even more ways to be rewarded by offering the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo from October 24 to January 31, 2025, part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required, and members can earn on top of other offers. Terms Apply.

To discover more or to make a reservation at Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo, visit www.hyatt.com/hyatt-centric/sdqct-hyatt-centric-santo-domingo or follow the hotel on Instagram @hyattcentricsdq.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

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About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 78 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt®; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt®; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith™, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

About Hyatt Centric

Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service lifestyle hotels located in prime destinations. Created to connect guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery so they never miss a moment of adventure. Each hotel offers social spaces to connect with others in the lobby, meanwhile the bar and restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don’t. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com. Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattCentric.

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FAQ

When did Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo (NYSE: H) open?

Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo opened on October 24, 2024, marking the brand's first location in the Caribbean.

How many rooms does Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo (H) have?

Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo features 130 guestrooms and suites.

What bonus points are offered for stays at Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo?

World of Hyatt members can earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying stays from October 24 to January 31, 2025.

How much event space does Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo offer?

The hotel offers 12,976 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, accommodating up to 358 people.