Hyatt Regency Sydney becomes the heartbeat of Darling Harbour

Hyatt Regency Sydney has given local, interstate and international travelers a new and desirable incentive to visit Sydney's iconic Darling Harbour this festive season, following an exceptional $250 million transformation.

It has been 17 years since a Hyatt was last opened in Australia, and now as the country's largest premium hotel, the redeveloped Hyatt Regency Sydney has proven to be worth the wait, providing new and energizing experiences for event, business and leisure travelers.

This New Year's Eve Hyatt Regency Sydney is at the center of celebrations, boasting the only hotel rooftop bar in the city with breathtaking panoramic views of Darling Harbour. The open-air bar, set to open in late December, is the ultimate destination for superior viewing of Sydney's world class New Year's Eve fireworks.

Hyatt Regency Sydney is already taking bookings for its brand new 24-storey tower and 222 additional premium guestrooms from 27th December and beyond.

Whatever the time of year, Hyatt Regency Sydney is the place to stay for event, business and leisure travelers looking to make the most of being away.

“Hyatt Regency Sydney's unparalleled location in the Sydney Central Business District adjacent to Darling Harbour provides the perfect setting for corporate, leisure and meeting and events programs,” said Malcolm Zancanaro, Hyatt Regency Sydney General Manager.

The $250 million hotel redevelopment and refurbishment led by owner M&L Hospitality has positioned the Hyatt Regency Sydney as the leading conference and event destination in Sydney for conference organizers locally and globally.

Hyatt Regency Sydney offers the perfect balance of business and pleasure with sophisticated state-of-the-art meeting rooms and ballrooms, distinguished all-day dining, a stylish and contemporary lobby bar and Regency Club Lounge. These revitalized interiors offer hospitable spaces to conduct business or simply relax and rejuvenate while taking in the best of Sydney's Harbour views.

Hyatt Regency Sydney is now taking reservations. To book please visit http://www.hyattregencysydney.com

ABOUT HYATT REGENCY

The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and what matters most to them. More than 160 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work, engage or relax; and expert planners who can take care of every detail. For more information

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 12 premier brands and 652 properties in 53 countries, as of March 31, 2016. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to create value for shareholders, build relationships with guests and attract the best colleagues in the industry. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Andaz®, Hyatt Centric™, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt™, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™ and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and have locations on six continents. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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