CHICAGO—A Hyatt Hotels Corporation affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Hotel Corporation Uruguay, S.A. for Carmelo Resort & Spa in Carmelo, Uruguay. Formerly managed by Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, the resort will be operated as Carmelo Resort & Spa, a Hyatt Hotel. The hotel will be managed by Hotel Corporation Uruguay, S.A. in conjunction with SMI Hotels & Resorts.
“Carmelo Resort & Spa, A Hyatt Hotel is delighted to join Hyatt’s portfolio of hotels. Hyatt has a reputation for excellence around the world, and we believe their expertise and brand reputation will add significant value to our resort,” said Eduardo Canton, president, Hotel Corporation Uruguay, S.A. “After having earned a rich tradition of luxury hospitality in Uruguay, we look forward to integrating Hyatt’s position in the market as a purveyor of authentic hospitality, and elevating ourselves to a new level of customer service and care for our guests.”
“We are thrilled to have Carmelo Resort & Spa, A Hyatt Hotel join the Hyatt family. We look forward to being a good steward and maintaining the resort’s rich local tradition,” said Myles McGourty, SVP, Latin America & Caribbean, Hyatt. “With the strength of our hospitality culture and expertise in the region, we believe Hyatt will bring great value to the resort.”
The luxury resort, situated on the banks of the Rio de la Plata river, offers 44 guestrooms and incorporates Asian and South American design touches, including the use of imported woods. Each of the resort’s 24 bilevel suites and 20 detached villas offer a private terrace for outdoor living and private dining.
Carmelo Resort & Spa, A Hyatt Hotel offers four on-property dining options, all of which feature local products the Carmelo region. Pura is the resort’s signature all-day dining restaurant, serving Mediterranean dishes as well as the flavors of Uruguayan cuisine; Mandara Bar features a selection of local meats and tapas in a contemporary setting; Rio Bar features a variety of fresh fish dishes; and Shiva Lounge is a tucked-away retreat.
The resort’s holistic zen spa, Chandra, offers guests a variety of stress-reducing meditation techniques, yoga and relaxation therapies, meditation sessions, massage, aromatherapy, as well as a variety of soothing water, skincare, and beauty treatments. The spa facility features an indoor heated pool, dry sauna and a fully equipped fitness center. A large outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and lounge areas complement the relaxation experience.
The resort offers two boardrooms, the largest one at 1,141 sq. ft. with a connecting terrace. Its “estancia” is a ranch-style outdoor event space.
Carmelo Resort & Spa, A Hyatt Hotel is a two-hour car or ferry ride from Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina, or a 20-minute flight via small plane from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery airport in Buenos Aires. Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital and largest city, is less than four hours away by car or a 35-minute flight via small plane.