CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort, in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The hotel becomes the first Grand Hyatt-branded hotel in Mexico, as well as the 11th Hyatt-branded hotel in the country.
Stretched along the Caribbean Sea, the resort is located steps from Mamitas Beach and the shops, restaurants and nightclubs of Playa’s Fifth Ave.
Designed by the Sordo Madaleno architecture group, the hotel’s open-air architecture reflects the local culture while incorporating natural elements throughout, including a cenote-inspired spa and the preservation of a section of sacred mangrove jungle on property to serve as a natural wildlife sanctuary, according to Hyatt.
“We are excited to debut Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort and invite guests to experience our unforgettable retreat. True to everything the Grand Hyatt brand embodies, our hotel offers distinctive, culturally-infused programs; inspired gastronomy; and unexpected adventures,” said Juan Mercadante, GM, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort. “We pride ourselves on designing extraordinary, authentic experiences that create memorable visits for our guests, and this property is a perfect example of the Grand Hyatt brand.”
The retreat is comprised of 314 guestrooms, including 36 suites, 20 oceanfront “air suites” and two presidential suites. A selection of swim-up suites afford guests direct access to one of the resort’s infinity pools overlooking the beach.
In addition, the property offers two on-site restaurants, each with a show kitchen: La Cocina offers authentic, family-style Mexican and Caribbean fare, while the resort’s signature ocean view restaurant, The Grill at 1-26, features a selection of fresh seafood and prime steaks.
Inspired by the Mayan belief that cenotes are able to purify and cleanse the soul with restorative healing properties, the property features a 6,000 sq.-ft. Cenote Spa, which seeks to capture the beauty of the region’s cenotes through its design and cultural offerings.
To engage the hotel’s youngest guests, Camp Hyatt at Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort provides games, crafts and educational activities, including discovery walks, balloon decorating, water volleyball and wildlife shows for children three through 12 years old. For older kids, the resort provides a state-of-the-art #Hashtag teen arcade complete with table tennis, foosball, a 10-person cinema and video games.