It was announced on May 20 that Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde, a former Verdanza Hotel, is joining the Hyatt portfolio next year, marking the introduction of the Hyatt Centric brand to Puerto Rico.
The soon-to-be-opened 223-room hotel is currently having all of its guestrooms, suites, and public spaces renovated as part of a $25 million enhancement project. It will be located about a block away from Isla Verde Beach in the Isla Verde neighborhood.
"We're excited to work with Interlink and Vivo Beach Club to bring the Hyatt Centric lifestyle brand to Puerto Rico and expand Hyatt's brand presence in a thriving market," Senior vice president of development, Latin America & the Caribbean, Hyatt Camilo Bolaños Said.
"Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde will be situated in the heart of the Isla Verde neighborhood, allowing guests to truly experience the locale but also discover other nearby beaches and attractions that spark curiosity and connection," Bolaños Continued.
What's in Store for Hyatt's Sixth Hotel in Puerto Rico?
Once renovations are complete, the hotel, which will be managed by the industry-leading Highgate Hotels, will feature a communal space and social center that features a restaurant and bar, an open-air beer garden, and a locally-inspired coffee shop.
The hotel will also include a modern fitness center, over 16,000 sq. ft of meeting space, a resort-style pool deck, and a locally-inspired restaurant and pool bar.
Guests will also be granted complimentary access to the Vivo Beach Club, which is an all-ages oceanfront private beach club featuring a pool, three restaurants, four bars, an outdoor concert stage, 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and the award-winning Ocean Lab Brewing Co. micro-brewery.
"We are filled with pride to collaborate with Hyatt to bring the Hyatt Centric lifestyle brand to the renowned Isla Verde neighborhood. Puerto Rico has a lot to offer, and soon, guests and World of Hyatt members will be able to experience a new hotel that serves as an authentic home base to explore the magical island of Puerto Rico," President and Chief Executive Officer of Interlink Federico J. Sánchez Ortiz and co-owners of Vivo Beach Club Luis and Matías Fernández said.
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