Hyatt Elevates the Everyday Stay with Growing Essentials Portfolio

New and upcoming hotels give travelers more ways to explore the U.S. with more comfort and flexibility

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is celebrating the continued growth of brands in its Essentials Portfolio across the United States, with new and upcoming hotels giving World of Hyatt members more ways to experience destinations across the country, including regional communities outside major metropolitan areas, coastal destinations, business hubs and extended-stay destinations. This continued growth brings new Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select, Caption by Hyatt and Unscripted by Hyatt hotels to more leisure and business locations across the country.

“Travel does not always happen on our terms. Plans change, schedules move, trips get extended. Our job is to make the stay feel easy, useful and distinctly Hyatt wherever your journey takes you,” said Jason Ballard, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Leader, Essentials, Hyatt. “Our growing brand in our Essentials Portfolio aims to deliver the thoughtful fundamentals, practical technology and cozy comforts to our loyal base of World of Hyatt members and new guests alike.”

Discover Historic Towns and Regional Destinations

Beyond some of the East Coast’s iconic cities, guests can uncover historic towns, waterfront communities and regional destinations with a character all their own. As leaf-peeping season arrives, these destinations offer colorful foliage, scenic drives and new ways to experience the region, with hotels providing comfortable and convenient home bases for both leisure and business travel.

• The new Hyatt Select Williamsburg offers independence for exploring Colonial Williamsburg and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, with modern rooms and suites, complimentary breakfast and special programming celebrating the country’s 250th birthday.
• Hyatt Studios Chesapeake provides an extended-stay option for discovering coastal Virginia, including the historic 22-mile Dismal Swamp Canal and nearby Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
• From the historic Stockade District and downtown arts scene to the Mohawk River waterfront nearby, Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor offers spacious suites with full kitchens, complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool and a fitness center.
• Hive House, which recently joined the Unscripted by Hyatt brand portfolio, brings the character of a boutique hotel to the extended-stay experience with oversized suites featuring full kitchens, separate living spaces and curated artwork alongside a locally inspired café in the heart of Cary, North Carolina. The hotel is conveniently located near Cary's vibrant downtown, 100-plus miles of greenways and the Research Triangle.

Explore Coastal Communities and the charm of Southern Cities

Across the South, travelers can discover coastal communities, vibrant cities and regional destinations with options designed for work travel, longer stays and weekend getaways. Hyatt hotels across the region give guests intuitive, flexible places to stay while they experience the local culture, attractions and outdoor activities.

• Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Downtown, the first Hyatt property in the Scenic City, brings bold art, flexible furnishings and rooftop spaces to the Southside neighborhood, where guests can enjoy a rooftop pool, local coffee and craft beer with views of the Tennessee River waterfront.
• Hyatt Place Jackson / West Tennessee puts guests in the heart of West Tennessee’s storied music culture, featuring rooms and suites with separate sleeping and seating areas, an outdoor pool and Vicari Italian Grill.
• Along the Texas Gulf Coast, Hyatt Select Galveston – Beachfront pairs sweeping views from private balconies, indoor and outdoor pools and complimentary breakfast, giving guests plenty of ways to unwind.
• The new Hyatt House Destin offers spacious suites, kitchenettes, an outdoor pool and social spaces, providing travelers with a comfortable and flexible home base while exploring Destin’s sugar-white sands and year-round outdoor activities.
• Hyatt Place Waco / Downtown, expected to open in early 2027, will put guests at the center of Waco’s vibrant downtown, with easy access to the Brazos River, the city’s growing cultural scene and Baylor University.

Find New Bases for Western Adventures

Across the West, travelers can find elevated new bases for outdoor adventures, weekend escapes, business travel and longer stays.

• In northwest Montana’s Glacier Country, Hyatt Studios Kalispell offers apartment-style studio and one-bedroom suites with full kitchens and living spaces, along with a complimentary breakfast, parking and a patio with grills and a firepit, for a comfortable base near Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
• The 233 Suites, which is part of the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, puts guests in the middle of downtown Mesa’s next chapter. The newly opened 76-suite hotel anchors a Main Street redevelopment bringing together extended-stay suites with full kitchens, Italian dining, coffee and gelato, and the Nightingale speakeasy. With Mesa’s arts and culture outside the door and the Sonoran Desert beyond it, The 233 Suites gives travelers the freedom to experience the city on their own terms.
• At the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and near Ontario Convention Center and Toyota Arena, Hyatt Place Ontario Airport and Hyatt House Ontario Airport offer complimentary shuttle service to Ontario International Airport, outdoor pools and 24/7 fitness centers. Hyatt House Ontario Airport also offers suites with kitchens for longer stays.
• Hyatt Place at Ho’opili and Hyatt House at Ho’opili, the first hotels in historic ‘Ewa Beach, feature thoughtfully designed spaces, outdoor pools and amenities suited for both short and longer stays, offering a new way to experience O’ahu’s western communities and nearby attractions.

With more than 700 hotels across seven brands worldwide, Hyatt’s Essentials Portfolio is growing to meet the ways people travel today, from work trips and weekend getaways to quick visits and longer stays. Across the portfolio, guests can find practical accommodations, thoughtful amenities and comfortable spaces designed to make every stay feel distinctly Hyatt.

Travelers can discover new and soon-to-open hotels and find inspiration for their next getaway at www.hyatt.com or through the World of Hyatt app. Not a member? Sign up for free at hyatt.com/join.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

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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 June 30, 2026, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX®, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios®, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

About World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is Hyatt’s award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in Hyatt’s Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts®; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios®, Hyatt Select and UrCove. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalized care and earn access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, digital key, and exclusive member rates. With 69 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, and wellbeing focused experiences through the World of Hyatt FIND experiences platform. Travelers can enroll for free at hyatt, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with World of Hyatt on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

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