The Hyatt Place Bayamón & El Tropical Casino opened for business today 12/4/13-- nearly two years after ground was broken on the $50 million hotel development.

The 156-property in the heart of Bayamón aims to serve diverse markets including: medical tourism; sporting events and concerts; and business travel tied to the many companies and manufacturing operations in the region.

The hotel restaurant is an Applebees.

Hyatt is back in Puerto Rico with 2 more properties scheduled to open in 2014.