Hyatt Hotels & Resorts To Open Its First North American Andaz Hotel In West Hollywood,California

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced the January 2009 launch of its second property under its new brand, Andaz. Located on Los Angeles’ vibrant Sunset Strip – the site of the legendary Hyatt West Hollywood – Andaz West Hollywood will reflect the cosmopolitan feel of its surrounding neighborhood, while showcasing the brand’s friendly and caring service, relaxed ambience and vibrant social spaces.

Launched in 2007 with Andaz Liverpool Street in London, the Andaz brand was designed with simplicity and locality in mind. Andaz offers a flexible and personalized experience beginning with the arrival process. Departing from convention, guests are welcomed into the Andaz Lounge, a non-traditional multi-use social space, where they ‘check-in’ with an Andaz Host. The role of the Andaz Host is to facilitate the functions of the front office agent, concierge and bell attendant, as well as to share local insights and the cultural pulse of the neighbourhood.

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Commonly used terms in Hotel Industry

Room Block – number and type of rooms the hotel holds for you

Room Nights – number of rooms reserved times the number of days (25 rooms for 2 nights = 50 room nights)

Room Pick up – number of rooms used

Rack Rates – The hotel’s official posted rates for sleeping rooms

Group Rates – also known as net rates, refers to discounted room prices
given to clients for bringing in a large number of rooms.

Flat Rate – refers to a single group rate for all sleeping rooms

Attrition – liability to pay the hotel for unused room nights

Cut off Date – refer to the last day to make reservations at the group rate

Early Departure Fee – a fee to guest who have checked out prior to the
reserved check-out date.