Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land Celebrates Grand Opening

214-Room Hotel Opens Just 20 Miles from Downtown Houston

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. November 17, 2010

November 16, 2010 - Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Woodbine Development Corporation announce the opening of Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land, marking the largest Hyatt Place property to date and the 21st Hyatt Place in Texas.

“The Sugar Land area is becoming home to many major companies and businesses, and with its proximity to downtown Houston, it is a top destination for both business and leisure travelers,” said Michael Gleeson, general manager, Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land. “We are excited to introduce Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land to the area, and we know that guests will appreciate the hotel's comfortable and functional amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, made-to-order fresh food around the clock and the StayFit@Hyatt fitness center.”

Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land is located just minutes from offices of major businesses, including Fluor Daniel, Schlumberger, Imperial Sugar, Minute Maid and Texas Instruments. Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the hotel is also closely situated to several top tourist attractions, such as the Houston Galleria, Houston Museum District, the Houston Zoo and more. For sports enthusiasts visiting the area, Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land is near several arenas for professional sports teams, including the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets and Houston Texans. The hotel is also close to shopping and dining outlets within Lake Pointe Town Center and is less than a mile from Sugar Land Town Square, a vibrant, multi-functional development featuring 1.4 million square feet of retail and office space.

Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land offers:

• 214 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV, the plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and an eight-foot sectional sofa sleeper
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel
• Complimentary continental breakfast featuring a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee and an assortment of juices
• More than 4,000 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space
• Lakeside pavilion with 2,000 square feet of function space
• 24/7 Guest Kitchen serving made-to-order snacks and entrees
• Intimate Bakery Cafe featuring Starbucks® specialty coffees, premium beers and wines
• Scenic lakeside setting with access to a pedestrian bridge and walking/jogging trails

“With Sugar Land being the largest economic center of Fort Bend County and one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, we are excited to be a key addition to the community landscape,” said King Scovell, Woodbine's director of development ventures with Hyatt. “Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land provides a perfect mix of style, service and amenities that we hope will exceed guest expectations.”

“The opening of this hotel marks the 21st Hyatt Place property to open in Texas, which is a true testament to the overall success and value of the Hyatt Place brand,” said Gary Dollens, global head, franchise and select operations, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. “We are excited to expand our presence with the opening of the biggest Hyatt Place property to date, which will serve as a flagship property in this dynamic area.”