Hyatt Place Rapid City/Downtown Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown, the first hotel built in downtown Rapid City in more than 35 years, is now open. As the only Hyatt hotel in the region, the expansion of Hyatt Place brand’s footprint demonstrates World of Hyatt’s commitment to growing in markets that matter most to guests and members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and all-day food options. The hotel is operated by Lloyd Companies Hospitality.
Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 convenience to create an easy-to-navigate experience for today’s multi-tasking traveler. Located in the heart of Rapid City, Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown offers convenient access to shopping, dining destinations, museums and attractions, all within walking distance. The hotel is also five minutes from The Monument Event Center and 25 minutes from Mount Rushmore.
“As Rapid City 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, Erik Olsby. “With our smartly designed social spaces and guest rooms with ample workspace and desks, our multitasking guests can easily accomplish what they need to do while on the road.”

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown Offers:
· 117 spacious guest rooms with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper in every room.
· Breakfast Buffet for guests featuring hot and cold breakfast items, fresh fruit, steel-cut oatmeal, yogurt and more to meet guests needs.
· The Market serving freshly prepared meals anytime, day or night
· The Bar/The Placery features specialty coffee, premium beer and wine and a variety of food items.
· Necessities program for forgotten items that guests can buy, borrow or enjoy for free
· Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel and guest rooms
· Event Spaces offers over 5,000 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space
· Fitness Center featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens, dumbbells and stretching area
“Rapid City is a vibrant city filled with friendly people, great neighborhoods, and an ever-expanding list of great places to visit and things to do or see,” said Jennifer Seifert-Brenna, Vice President of Hospitality for Lloyd. “This hotel is central to all of them, and we are confident that the Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown will exceed guest expectations and provide them with everything they need while visiting our area.”
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown Leadership
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown is under the leadership of General Manager, Erik Olsby, and Director of Sales, Jessica Kramer. In his role, Erik is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel’s estimated 50 associates and ensuring guests encounter the thoughtful service for which the Hyatt Place brand is known. Jessica Kramer is responsible for providing sales service and support to travelers and meeting planners frequenting the Rapid City area.

For more information, please visit hyattplace.com.