Hyatt Place at Wichita State University, the first Hyatt Place in Wichita, is officially
open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter
most to guests and World of Hyatt members.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, on the front drive
of the Hyatt, located 4703 E. 19th St. North (19th and Oliver). Media are welcome
to attend.
The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere
and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel
is owned by Shocker Lodging LLC and Managed by Lodging One Hospitality LLC.
This is the first hotel on the Wichita State campus and is expected to draw people
to Wichita for campus visits, athletic events and visitors working with campus partners.
Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place
hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy to navigate
experience for today’s multi-tasking traveler.
The hotel is located on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus, within walking distance
of Fuzzy’s Tacos, Journey East Asia Grill, the Shocker Store and Starbucks, as well
as such businesses as Airbus Americas, NetApp, the Law Enforcement Training Center
and soon Deloitte’s Smart Factory @ Wichita. It is also just minutes from access to
K-96 and 135, making traveling to and from the hotel easy.
“As Wichita continues to grow and thrive economically, we are excited to add to the
momentum by welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the area,” said General Manager
Tami Barker. “With our smartly designed social spaces and guestrooms with separate
work and sleep areas, our multitasking guests can easily accomplish what they need
to do while on the road.”
Hyatt Place at Wichita State University offers:
106 spacious guestrooms with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper
BreakfastBar featuring hot breakfast items, fresh fruit, steel cut oatmeal, Greek yogurt, and
more
The Market serving freshly prepared meals anytime, day or night
The Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium beers, as well as wines and cocktails
Necessities program for forgotten items that guests can buy, borrow or enjoy for free
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel and guestrooms
Event Spaces offer 1,140 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space
Fitness Center featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens
“We are excited and proud to be opening the first Hyatt Place in the world designed
under the newest Hyatt prototype design parameters,” said Chris Heinz, President,
Lodging One Hospitality LLC. “This incredible hotel sets a new standard for upscale
lodging in the Wichita area.”
HYATT PLACE AT WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
Hyatt Place at Wichita State University is under the leadership of General Manager
Tami Barker, Assistant General Manager Tyrone Shannon and Director of Sales Kylie
Depew. In her role, Barker is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations
of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s 30 associates and ensuring guests encounter
the thoughtful service for which the Hyatt Place brand is known. Depew is responsible
for providing sales service and support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting
Wichita area.
Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy
to navigate experience for today’s multi-tasking traveler. Guests can enjoy thoughtfully
designed guestrooms featuring distinct zones for sleep, work and play, and free flowing
social spaces that offer seamless transitions from work to relaxation. With more than
365 locations globally, Hyatt Place hotels offer freshly prepared food around the
clock, efficient service and differentiated experiences for World of Hyatt members. For more information, please visit hyattplace.com. Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattPlace and #WhySettle.
ABOUT LODGING ONE HOSPITALITY
Lodging One Hospitality is an award-winning hospitality management company offering
a full range of management services for hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars and conference
centers. As a trusted partner, Lodging One operates independent properties as well
as national franchise chains such as Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Choice, and Marriott. With
more than a decade of hotel ownership experience, Lodging One offers a unique entrepreneurial
management style and an owners' mentality that provides the personal service of a
small company, enhanced by the breadth of experience and modern systems of a larger
company. For more information, please contact Matt Heinz, Corporate Director of Business
Development, at (972) 743-7170 or Matt.Heinz@LodgingOne.com or visit www.LodgingOne.com.
Wichita State University serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling
more than 15,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries.
Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation
driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in
the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of
applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one
of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing
over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
