BETHESDA, MD—The Hyatt Regency Bethesda is undergoing a $37-million revitalization project to enhance and transform the city’s premier hotel into a nationally sought-after destination, according to the hospitality group. The renovation will introduce a sophisticated design with significant improvements to the interiors and exterior of the 390-room hotel. The transformation of Hyatt Regency Bethesda is well underway and will be fully completed by early 2017.
The hotel’s entire room portfolio of guestrooms and suites, including a Governor’s Suite and Presidential Suite, will undergo a comprehensive makeover, including: streaming video capabilities up to six devices simultaneously; 55-in. flat screen TVs; separate work spaces with hidden coffee makers; bathrooms with new showers; marble sinks and unique vanity mirrors that display the time and weather; new wall coverings, lighting and custom-designed furniture and plush bedding.
Supplementing the newly renovated guestrooms will be 21 new Pure Rooms. Pure’s patented, seven-step purification process treats every surface, removing up to 99% of pollutants and irritants so guests can breathe easy, according to the company.
The exterior transformation features modern architecture and an upgraded porte cochere. In the lobby is the new refresh station; check-in is available either at the front desk or with a new, technology-enabled mobile check-in.
Within the lobby will be a variety of communal spaces, including the “Make Space,” a work and play area offering workstations with computers, wireless printing and power and data outlets. In addition, interactive touch screens will be available to make reservations at more than 100 local restaurants and lounges, look up maps and running trails in the surrounding area, or review travel itineraries with access to updated bus and metro schedules as well as flight arrival/departure times at the surrounding airports. Completing the lobby is a redesigned atrium terrace for guest breakfasts, mid-day events and cocktail receptions and new retail space.
Hyatt Regency Bethesda has added more than 20,000 sq. ft. of new meeting and event space, including 19 newly designed meeting rooms and two executive boardrooms. All meeting rooms feature upgraded technology, lighting and digital displays. Hyatt Regency Bethesda also unveiled an upgraded space with services for large-scale events. The newly renovated Regency Ballroom expands to 7,200 sq. ft. and has 16-ft. ceilings. With private access to parking, this grand meeting space can accommodate up to 550 guests. For more intimate affairs, there is the renovated mezzanine level or the open-air concourse terrace, with natural lighting from the hotel’s 10-story atrium. The Plaza Lawn offers a setting for seasonal, outdoor activities, as does the new rooftop terrace.
The Hyatt Regency Bethesda’s partially enclosed rooftop event space will have floor-to-ceiling windows that will offer views of downtown Bethesda and the D.C. skyline. This 2,400-sq.-ft. space will feature an indoor ballroom that will accommodate up to 200 guests for a reception, as well as an outdoor terrace ideal for smaller events.
Regency Bethesda offers a 24-hour StayFit gym and health club featuring state-of-the-art fitness equipment, including elliptical and treadmill machines with HD televisions, a complete set of kettle bells and free weights, yoga mats and complimentary cold towels and water bottles. To further promote health and wellness on property, the hotel offers GPS watches and maps to help navigate local jogging trails, including the Capital Crescent Trail and nearby public golf courses.