Enjoy the amenities of a top rate spa... in your own room There's no better feeling than walking into a beautifully appointed hotel room, one that not only meets but exceeds all of your needs and lofty accommodation desires. That's why we love Hyatt's newest concept -- the residential spa rooms that are beginning to pop up in the chain's luxury hotels.
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After successfully introducing the concept in luxury hotels like the award winning Plateau (Grand Hyatt Hong Kong), i.sawan (Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok), and Amara (Park Hyatt Dubai); Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to feature purpose-built spa rooms offering a full range of treatments in all new Park Hyatt and select Grand Hyatt properties. 2006’s Park Hyatt spa residence openings include Washington and Buenos Aires. Openings in 2007 and beyond include Park Hyatts in Beijing and Shanghai. Spa rooms will also be integrated at Grand Hyatt Moscow and Park Hyatt Goa.
Hyatt’s spa rooms are currently enjoying 70% occupancy rates because the accommodations are completely functional for wellness (wet and dry in-room treatments, luxurious oversized soaking bathtubs, and steam showers) as well as business (wireless connectivity, for example).
Overseas travelers have been enjoying Plateau’s ground-breaking concept of a self-sufficient spa environment since 2004, but the development of the project had been underway for five years. Hyatt recognized consumers’ growing demand for health-conscious options while on the road, and with an eye on consistently providing new levels of service to the well-heeled traveler, the company re-joined forces with the renowned architect and designer John Morford (well-known for his work at Park Hyatt Tokyo) to create this innovative product for a new market of “lifestyle” travelers who are dedicated to health and wellness.
The 80,000 square foot Plateau, which cost $10 million and features 14 spa guestrooms and suites, was an expensive and unique risk, but its success places Hyatt ahead of the curve when it comes to surpassing guests’ expectations and experiences. “Since this was a new concept, we were very pleased at how well our guests, primarily discerning business travelers, embraced the idea of having all of their spa services in their private room,” says Gordon Tareta, Director of Spa Operations for Hyatt Hotels and Resort. (CONTINUE...)
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