Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo Officially Opens in the Dominican Republic

Located within the stylish Ensanche Piantini neighborhood, this new lifestyle property welcomes savvy business and leisure travelers to explore the historical and modern sites in the Dominican Republic’s capital, from high-end shopping to upscale dining and entertainment, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized Colonial Zone, renowned for its 16th-century architecture and iconic landmarks such as Alcázar de Colón and the Cathedral of the Americas.

“Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo’s prime location offers a launchpad for modern travelers to connect with the best of what the city has to offer,” said Luis Emilio Gomez Garcia, General Manager, Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo. “As the first Hyatt Centric branded property in the Dominican Republic, we look forward to crafting memorable experiences for guests and offering a gateway to Piantini’s culture, historic landmarks, attractions and more.”

With 130 guestrooms and suites, the hotel’s modern and contemporary design is inspired by the work of Dominican artist, Thimo Pimentel, visible through art and ceramic installations using a terracotta red, white, and black color palette. The use of natural materials and colorful wooden sculptures by local artist, Patricio Correa, celebrates the region’s culture and joy. While the guestrooms feature custom ceramic pieces inspired by Pimentel and Antillean culture, common areas showcase artwork that highlights the energy and spirit of Santo Domingo, including sculptures depicting fish, figurative bust figures, and carnival masks. Each guestroom offers a sophisticated, modern design with multifunctional amenities, including 55” flat-screen HDTVs, complimentary Wi-Fi and more.

Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo puts guests at the center of Santo Domingo's tantalizing culinary landscape, home to four dining venues including Aon Food & Mood located on the lobby level, remixing island and international flavors with locally sourced ingredients to provide an elevated buffet experience. The Lobby Bar is an ideal space to connect with others for a glass of wine or afternoon tea, with live music acts every evening. Those seeking a rooftop experience with a resident DJ and pool can look no further than Burble Rooftop Bar, with snacks and smoothies to enjoy poolside by day, and cocktails, lite bites, and panoramic city views by night. For a quick grab-and-go option, Café Caobana is a lush oasis located on the lobby terrace of the hotel, offering a curated beverage and pastry menu showcasing local Dominican favorites.

Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo also offers versatile event spaces with 12,976 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, accommodating up to 358 people. With panoramic views of the local cityscape, the standout 11th-floor terrace provides a picturesque and shareworthy landscape of the Piantini district, ideal for outdoor weddings and receptions. Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo also features a rooftop pool and 24-hour fitness center.

Hyatt Centric Brand to Debut in Africa with Plans for Hyatt Centric Cairo West

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that affiliates of Hyatt and ALDAU Development have entered into a franchise agreement to bring the full-service lifestyle brand, Hyatt Centric, to Egypt, with Hyatt Centric Cairo West.

The 283-key lifestyle hotel will become the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Cairo’s well-established Pyramids Heights Business Park, following the opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo West in 2021, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional brand growth in the Europe, Africa and Middle East region.

“We are proud to work with ALDAU Development to bring the Hyatt Centric brand to Egypt,“ said Ludwig Bouldoukian, regional vice president of development, Middle East and Africa, at Hyatt. “This signing is an exciting milestone as the hotel will mark the Hyatt Centric brand debut in Africa, showcasing our commitment to enhancing our lifestyle portfolio, and growing our brand presence in markets that matter most to our guests and World of Hyatt members.”

With a prime location at Cairo’s western end, by the city’s major business hubs and key tourist attractions, Hyatt Centric Cairo West will offer travellers a new way to stay in the Egyptian capital and provide a perfect launchpad to explore the surrounding neighbourhood.

Creating an art journey for the guest from the moment they arrive, the urban hotel’s design will blend cultural elements through the lens of local contemporary artists, incorporating décor that refers to Egyptian crafts, pharaonic heritage and the country’s pop culture. The property will also feature landscaped gardens, a heated outdoor pool, an art wall and inspiring indoor social spaces.

Eng. Bassel Sami Saad, Chairman of ALDAU Development, added: “We are delighted to collaborate with Hyatt to deliver our second distinctive hotel experience in this prime location. With the city’s key attractions easily accessible, including the Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids, the lifestyle property will be the perfect fit for the cosmopolitan-minded business and leisure travellers looking for accommodation in this increasingly popular neighbourhood.”

Once open, Hyatt Centric Cairo West will be the second Hyatt branded hotel in Egypt, joining Hyatt Regency Cairo West, and is expected to join more than 50 hotels in the Hyatt Centric brand portfolio globally.