Hyatt Raises Flag in Newport, R.I.; Doubletree Islander Hotel is Renamed Hyatt Regency Newport.Business Editors/Travel Writers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2000 Hyatt Hotels Corporation has assumed management of Newport, Rhode Island's Doubletree Islander hotel, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an announcement today by the Chicago-based company. The property has been purchased by business interests of the Pritzker family The Pritzker family is one of America's wealthiest, and has been near the top of Forbes magazine's "America's Richest Families" list since the magazine began in 1982. of Chicago, whose other interests include Hyatt. The hotel has been renamed Hyatt Regency Newport. "The historic Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. location provides Hyatt with an excellent opportunity to expand its growing portfolio," said Scott D. Miller, president, Hyatt Hotels Corporation. "This is our first Rhode Island property and we're thrilled to provide our customers with a Hyatt destination in this unique harborside town." The 264-room hotel occupies nine acres on the tip of the 38-acre Goat Island Goat Island. 1 Former name of Yerba Buena Island, San Fransisco Bay, Calif. 2 Island, W N.Y., in the Niagara River, dividing Niagara Falls into the American and the Canadian falls. . Just off the Newport coast, views from the spacious rooms and suites include Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay Narragansett Bay, arm of the Atlantic Ocean, 30 mi (48 km) long and from 3 to 12 mi (4.8–19 km) wide, deeply indenting the state of Rhode Island. Its many inlets provided harbors that were advantageous to colonial trade and later to resort development. . Additionally, the hotel offers the largest amount of function space in the Newport area with more than 25,000 square feet of finely appointed indoor banquet and meeting space. This includes the newly renovated Rose Island Ballroom, which offers a panoramic view of the Rose Island Lighthouse and Narragansett Bay from the attached outdoor deck. There are also superb outdoor function areas for events held in the summer months. Guests can relax beside an outdoor saltwater pool or an indoor freshwater pool. The Hyatt Regency Newport also offers The Newport Spa, a full-service amenity spa. Guests can indulge themselves with full-body wraps, massages and beauty care. The spa offers individual treatments or special spa packages. Fully certified therapists, skincare specialists and beauty consultants provide the ultimate spa experience. And just minutes from downtown Newport, the hotel is in an ideal location for guests who like to enjoy the many shops and museums Newport has to offer. By car, Newport is just four hours from New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and two hours from Boston. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests can experience spectacular harbor views at the Windward Grille. The seasonal menu features a variety of seafood and grilled fare. The Auld auld adj. Scots Old. Adj. 1. auld - a Scottish word; "auld lang syne" old - of long duration; not new; "old tradition"; "old house"; "old wine"; "old country"; "old friendships"; "old money" Mug Lounge features a hearty pub menu in the evenings, and entertainment three nights a week. During the summer months, guests can enjoy lunch or dinner outdoors and poolside cocktails at Pineapple's, overlooking Narragansett Bay. |
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