Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria Opens in Houston
October 20, 2015
The Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria has opened in Houston, Texas, next to Texas’ largest shopping center, The Galleria. Managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the new property marks the ninth Hyatt-branded hotel to open in the Houston area.
The hotel is part of the 7.6-acre, mixed-use Galleria Plaza development, which includes high-end retail and specialty stores, luxury apartments and several recently completed office towers. The development also will include Hyatt Place Houston Galleria, adjacent to Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria. The Hyatt Place hotel is currently under construction and is expected to open in early 2016.
Original artwork throughout the hotel follows a geological theme while paying tribute to the oil industry and its workers; additionally, local Houston artists created several one-of-a-kind pieces throughout the hotel.
Guest rooms: Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria features 325 rooms, including 20 suites and eight accessible rooms, with design and concepts inspired by elements of the oil and gas industry and built-in furnishings that offer a more spacious and modern aesthetic. Each room comes standard with a 55-inch, flat-screen television with plug-and-play capabilities from personal devices, free high-speed Internet access, mini-fridge, coffeemaker and a signature Hyatt Grand Bed.
All-day dining: The Urban Star restaurant, bar and market features seasonal menus using local ingredients. Urban Star Bar offers fine wines, carefully crafted cocktails and a wide variety of quality spirits. The Market is open all day for grab-and-go convenience.
Meeting space: The hotel offers more than 11,000 sf of functional space and an additional 7,800 sf of lobby and gathering space. The 10 private meeting rooms offer sound, high-speed Internet access, telephones and various electrical and audio outlets, as well as custom lighting features. Six of the rooms are also equipped with 70-inch, flat-screen televisions.
Amenities: On the third floor is a heated, outdoor swimming pool and spacious sun deck. The area also can serve as an upscale, fun space for special events. Adjacent to the pool on the third story is a StayFit gym with cardio equipment and weights, accompanied by a view of the pool and sundeck.