Beyond Lion Rock, Establishing New Territory, Hyatt opens Hong Kong’s first globally-branded hotel in Sha Tin
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin. The hotel is the first international branded hotel in Sha Tin and features 567 well appointed guestrooms with spectacular Tolo harbour view; restaurants and meeting space; extensive spa and resort facilities surrounded by the scenery of Hong Kong countryside.
Adjacent to the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and conveniently located at University MTR Station, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin is built by New World Development Company Limited. and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The hotel is managed by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. The hotel is one of three Hyatts in Hong Kong, alongside the award winning Grand Hyatt Hong Kong in Wan Chai and Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, opening in Summer 2009.
"The opening of Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin is an important milestone in our plan to develop the School of Hotel and Tourism Management into a regional centre of excellence - a centre that is devoted to the training of high-powered, business-oriented executives for the hospitality and tourism industry," says Professor Lawrence J. Lau, Vice-Chancellor of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Dr Henry Cheng Kar-Shun, Managing Director of New World Development Company Limited said, "We are delighted to see the opening of the Hotel, which signifies the start of its contribution to the hotel and tourism industry. We are also thankful to the support and contribution of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hyatt, who have turned this piece of land into not only an international standard hotel but also an academy to develop talents for the industry. We will continue to devote our best to the industry and train up more future young leaders."
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin Now Open
"Hyatt is honoured to be appointed the manager for Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin. We look forward to serving the neighbourhood community, as well as business and leisure guests travelling to Hong Kong. The opening of Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin will further strengthen our brand portfolio in Hong Kong," said Mr Larry Tchou, Managing Director of Hyatt International Asia Pacific. "We are delighted to be able to work with the Chinese University of Hong Kong to cultivate the industry's finest talent."
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin Factsheet
| Address: | 18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories |
| Phone: | +852 3116 1234 |
| Website: | hongkong.shatin.hyatt.com |
| No. of Floors: | 26 |
| Room Numbers: | 567 |
| Banquet Facilities: | over 1,000 square metres has been dedicated to meeting and event space, including the pillar-less Regency Ballroom; three Salons (meeting rooms) and outdoor greenery environment. |
| Food & Beverage: | Cafe; Tin Tin Bar, Sha Tin 18 (Chinese Restaurant) |
| Other Facilities: | Heated outdoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, a sun deck, a tennis court; Camp Hyatt — Hong Kong's first resort-style kids club; Fitness Centre; Melo Spa |
About Hyatt in China
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts currently operates 14 hotels in Greater China: Park Hyatt Beijing, Park Hyatt Shanghai, Grand Hyatt Beijing, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Hyatt on the Bund, Grand Hyatt Taipei, Hyatt Regency Dongguan, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, Hyatt Regency Jing Jin City Resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin, Hyatt Regency Tianjin and Hyatt Regency Xian, with an additional 15 hotels under development.
About Global Hyatt Corporation
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