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Just minutes from downtown and the State Capitol, and walking distance to St. David’s and UT Austin, University Park’s LEED-certified hotel space offers the ultimate Austin get-away. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, a Longhorn game or State politics (not that there’s all that much difference), you want to surround yourself with the ultimate Austin experience. University Park offers unique places to eat and boutique, make a splash or take a pampering bath. And you won’t find a more convenient and restful place to indulge your personal sense of comfort and style than our Andaz hotel.
Hyatt’s Andaz Brings Casual Luxury to University Park
Alexandrina and Global Hyatt Corporation have partnered to develop a hotel under Hyatt’s new luxury brand, Andaz, as a centerpiece of University Park.
Hyatt unveiled its new brand in April 2007 with announcements for Andaz hotels in London and Manhattan. This will be the first Andaz in the southern United States.
In addition to operating Andaz Austin, Hyatt will also provide an array of services to 150 condo units in a joint, 182-foot structure. Adorned with upscale amenities, the hotel will feature a pool, spa and fitness center as well as a green roof offering guests and residents a “park in the sky.” In addition to lush landscaping, the 20,000-square-foot roof will also include a restaurant and cocktail lounge showcasing spectacular views of the city skyline and UT Austin campus.
According to Hyatt, Andaz will focus on casual luxury, offering guests an environment that allows them to live in their own personal style.
“Andaz was the result of extensive research which told us that both travelers and developers are looking for a high quality, boutique-inspired hotel experience that is casual and relaxed, yet characterized by consistently great service,” said Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer of Global Hyatt Corporation. “Andaz is an environmentally conscious brand, with an authentic and stylish product reflective of local culture, and a service model that is highly personal and uncomplicated.”
“The Andaz concept will integrate well with this prime location and Austin’s cosmopolitan energy,” said Steve Haggerty, global head – real estate and development for Global Hyatt. “Together, we intend to attract customers looking for fresh, uncomplicated luxury that is timeless and ‘gimmick’ free.” Andaz designers have also gone to great lengths to be as environmentally friendly as possible, through various features that include offering organic food and beverage, using fully biodegradable products and focusing on energy efficiency. New hotel structures will incorporate ecologically friendly building materials and building systems.
“Andaz represents precisely what the University Park development is all about,” said Andy Sarwal, lead developer of the project.