The 62-room extended stay hotel located in
upmarket Sandton, Johannesburg marks the debut of the Hyatt House
brand in Africa
Today, Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton celebrated its opening,
marking the debut of the Hyatt House brand in Africa, while
expanding the brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter
most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Owned by an affiliate of
Millat Properties, Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton is conveniently
located in the leafy suburb of Sandton, only moments away from
Johannesburg’s upmarket Sandton City Shopping Centre & Nelson
Mandela Square, and its vibrant, premium dining and social scene.
The property provides guests the service and convenience of hotel
living with the casual comforts of home.
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“Hyatt House Sandton is everything the name represents – a
welcoming and warm environment that encourages guests to live like
residents,” said Hotel Manager Atef Soliman. “We want each and
every guest who comes through our doors to feel that they can let
their real-life routines roll on, even when they’re on the road.
Whether guests are visiting for a short trip or an extended stay,
we know Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton is the perfect place to
offer a personalized hotel experience that will make everyone feel
right at home.”
Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by
care, Hyatt House hotels’ apartment-style living is ideal for
guests who are looking to continue their work and personal
routines, helping business and leisure travelers feel at home. The
hotel boasts modern yet residentially inspired studios, two and
three-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, living and
working spaces, laundry facilities, comfy beds, a fitness center,
outdoor pool and a tree house where guests can continue to enjoy
their stay whilst exploring what Johannesburg has to offer.
From the arts, historic sites, prestigious shopping complexes
and an eclectic ensemble of shops, boutiques and restaurants,
Sandton, Johannesburg is popular with locals and tourists alike.
After a day of exploring the nearby Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
guests can unwind at the hotel’s Medley restaurant and enjoy the
contemporary bistro serving trendy & healthy cuisine, have a
thoughtfully crafted cocktail and lite-bite at the H Bar, Pool or
at the unique Tree House.
Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton offers:
- 62 guestrooms, including 43 residentially inspired
studios and 19 suites with separate comfy living rooms. All
guestrooms are fully equipped with kitchens, working spaces,
spacious bedrooms and stylish bathrooms.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout hotel and
guestrooms.
- The Commons, a comfy lounge with an open and welcoming
space for guests to relax, gather and socialize, and the Outdoor
Commons, which includes an outdoor Braai, and Woodfired pizza
space, the perfect place to sip cocktails and enjoy savory
bites.
- Complimentary breakfast for guests to enjoy a
chef-inspired entree from our rotating breakfast
- Treehouse offers beautiful outdoor space, which is
perfect for soaking up the sun, lounging around or just hanging out
by the pool and enjoy handpicked cocktails and lite-bites.
- The Medley restaurant, opens for breakfast, lunch and
dinner where guests can experience unique food offerings, featuring
trendy & healthy cuisine.
- The H Bar, which features the Sip + Snack Menu;
showcasing premium beers and wines, offered seven days a week.
- 24-hour H Market to meet the everyday needs of guests,
from snacks and sundries to freshly prepared salads and
sandwiches.
- 24-hour Gym to keep fitness routines going with cardio
equipment, free weights, benches, multi-purpose equipment and space
to stretch.
- Borrows Menu with often-forgotten items from phone
chargers to razors.
- A Very Important Resident (VIR) program, including
complimentary grocery shopping, and other personalized perks, for
guests with 30 or more consecutive nights.
- Additional services, include self-service guest
laundry.
Hamza Farooqui, Chief Executive Officer of Millat Group says,
“Opening a hotel in the current global economic climate is not for
the faint-hearted, but I am resolute that in times of adversity
there is great opportunity. In South Africa’s case when it comes to
business and leisure tourism – in what we hope will be a
post-pandemic environment – this property will become an important
symbol of renewed local and regional economic growth. Our
investment is a manifestation of the group’s central operating
philosophy of strong belief and optimism in the bright future of
the African continent. We are particularly proud of the property
itself. Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton offers modern and spacious
rooms and apartments allowing guests feel right at home in one of
South Africa’s most important economic centres.”
For more information, please visit Hyatt House Johannesburg
Sandton
Guided by its purpose of care, Hyatt’s multi-layered Global Care
& Cleanliness Commitment further enhances its operational
guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace
of mind. More information on Hyatt’s commitment can be found here:
hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness
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 Hyatt House Hyatt House hotels are designed to
welcome guests, including World of Hyatt members, as extended stay
residents seeking the conveniences of home. Modern, apartment-style
suites with fully equipped kitchens and separate living and
sleeping areas provide guests a stylish and comfortable environment
so they can better maintain their work and personal routines while
traveling. At more than 115 locations, the Hyatt House brand
delivers home-like amenities, neighborly service and upscale
spaces, including free hot breakfast for guests with made to order
omelets; H Bar with a Sip + Snack menu; and indoor and outdoor
communal spaces for productivity or relaxation. For more
information, please visit hyatthouse.com. Join the conversation on
Facebook or Instagram and tag photos with #HyattHouse and
#WhySettle.
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 September 30, 2021, Hyatt’s portfolio included more
than 1,000 hotel and all-inclusive properties in 69 countries
across six continents, and the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group
added 96 properties in 10 countries as of November 1, 2021. Hyatt’s
offerings include the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®,
Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™,
Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson
Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt Place®, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brands, as
well as resort and hotel brands under the AMR™ Collection,
including Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas,
Breathless® Resorts & Spas, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts,
Alua® Hotels & Resorts, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas.
Hyatt’s subsidiaries operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program,
ALG Vacations®, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination
management services, and the Trisept Solutions® travel technology
platform. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
About Millat Properties Millat Properties is part of
Millat Group - a private family office which uses its own balance
sheet to bring clever and entrepreneurial solutions to complex
commercial problems. The Group has a strong investment portfolio
which includes real estate, direct investments, and private equity
holdings. It owns flagship assets in South Africa and
internationally. It deploys its capital and know-how on assets and
sectors it deeply understands. Its sectors of expertise include
real estate, hospitality, technology, and financial services. For
more information, please visit: www.millatinvest.com.
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Claire Mitchell Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton +27 71 674 5944
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