Hyatt Regency Opens in Wuhan, China

Hyatt has expanded its portfolio of hotels in China with the opening of the Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley.

The hotel is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Hubei Province of central China.

The newly rebranded Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley is a 45-minute drive from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport and within an hour’s drive of three separate rail hubs: the Wuhan High Speed Train Station and the Wuchang and Hankou Railway Stations. Located in the commercial district of Wuchang and within easy reach of East Lake, Ma’anshan National Forest Park, Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Wuhan Optics Valley, the hotel provides an energizing setting for both business and leisure travelers.

“We are very excited with the rebranding of the Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley,” said Christopher Koehler, vice president and managing director, China operations, Hyatt. “The hotel is an excellent addition to our Hyatt Regency brand and, with its offerings and dedicated team, we are confident that the hotel will be a place that fosters connections for both business and leisure travelers.”

Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley houses 330 guestrooms including 23 suites. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen LCD television, a DVD player, a stereo soundbar and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Market Café on the ground floor is the hotel’s casual all-day restaurant, offering buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. International cuisine is crafted à la minute at live cooking stations, then enjoyed in the main space or al fresco on the outdoor terrace.

A Chinese restaurant specializes in contemporary Cantonese and Hubei cuisine with a twist at both lunch and dinner. For more intimate events, there are 10 private dining rooms, including one that seats up to 22 guests.

Damiano, the hotel’s Italian specialty restaurant, is named after Via San Damiano - Milan’s famous street lined with luxury fashion stores. Equipped with an open kitchen and a wood-fired oven, Damiano serves authentic, contemporary Italian cuisine at dinner, accompanied by premium wines from Italy.

The Lobby Lounge boasts a 108-foot-(33-meter) long, wood-topped bar, which is one of the longest bars in Wuhan. Open all day, the lounge is an ideal rendezvous point, offering champagne and premium wines by the glass, as well as cocktails and light regional snacks and refreshments.

The Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley features almost 16,000 square feet (1,480 square meters) of meeting and event spaces. Spanning 7,965 square feet (740 square meters) and featuring a 25-foot- (7.7-meter) ceiling, the Regency Ballroom on the third floor is an impressive venue for high-profile events and grand weddings. Seven additional event spaces range from 484-2,960 square feet (45–275 square meters).

An array of wellness and recreational facilities are also available to guests at Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley. Those looking for rest and relaxation may opt for the spa, a 29,063-square-foot (2,700-square-meter) facility designed by the award-winning, Singapore-based spa specialists AW Lake Spa Concepts. The spacious sanctuary includes: a Korean-style Akasuri body scrub room; a manicure and pedicure room; a foot massage parlor; sauna and steam rooms; single and double treatment rooms; a hair salon; and a retail shop.

Those eager to keep up with their workout schedule will enjoy the 72-foot (22-meter) lap pool. Alternatively, guests may opt for a more rigorous routine at the fitness center, fitted with the latest Technogym fitness equipment. Qualified personal trainers are on hand to help guests achieve guests’ exercise goals.

Arising out of the conglomeration of three cities, Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang, Wuhan is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and expressways passing through the city.