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The launch of the 146-room Hyatt Place Ekaterinburg, developed by LLC Hotel Development Company, marks the upscale’s brand’s much-anticipated debut in Russia.

This elegant property, only the second Hyatt Hotels Corporation-branded property in Ekaterinburg, features Hyatt Place’s signature intuitive design, casual atmosphere and helpful amenities.

A strategic location

Developed by LLC Hotel Development Company, Hyatt Place Ekaterinburg is ideally located in the city centre, and equally suited to catering for leisure and business travellers. The fourth largest city in Russia, Ekaterinburg is a major gateway between Europe and Asia as well as being an important stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

“As Ekaterinburg continues to grow and thrive economically, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the area,” said Ekaterina Lonshakova, general manager of Hyatt Place Ekaterinburg. “With our smartly designed social spaces and guestrooms with separate work and sleep areas, our multitasking guests can easily accomplish what they need to do while on the road.”

Made for business and leisure

The new Hyatt Place hotel is home to 146 modern rooms with separate spaces to sleep, work, play and unwind, including a Cozy Corner with sofa-sleeper. Breakfast is included in every guest’s stay.

Travellers can pick up a bite to eat at The Market, which serves freshly prepared grab-and-go items, and dine at Zoom Bar & Restaurant, where the global dining concept showcases multicultural cuisine. Amenities such as free wifi and a necessities programme for forgotten items further enhance the guest offering.

Events are hosted in 4,200 sq ft of flexible meeting space and the 24-hour fitness centre boasts cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens.

Andrey Soldatov, general director of the LLC, said: “Ekaterinburg is a vibrant city, filled with friendly people, great neighbourhoods and an ever-expanding list of great places to visit and things to do or see. Hyatt Place Ekaterinburg is central to all of them and we are confident that the hotel will exceed guest expectations and provide them with everything they need while visiting our area.”

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