New Hyatt Brand for China - UrCove
Nov 1, 2020, 12:55 pm
#61
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Fifth UrCove is Chengdu City Center, opening Nov 15th, 2020.
I'm quite intrigued by the way these hotels are coded: Lujiazui is uc001 while Jing'an (the first announced) is uc002, there's no uc003 nor uc004, Wujiaochang is uc005, Nanjing is uc006, again no uc007, and Changdu is uc008. Wonder where else are in the pipeline.
I'm quite intrigued by the way these hotels are coded: Lujiazui is uc001 while Jing'an (the first announced) is uc002, there's no uc003 nor uc004, Wujiaochang is uc005, Nanjing is uc006, again no uc007, and Changdu is uc008. Wonder where else are in the pipeline.
Nov 1, 2020, 7:57 pm
#62
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Fifth UrCove is Chengdu City Center, opening Nov 15th, 2020.
I'm quite intrigued by the way these hotels are coded: Lujiazui is uc001 while Jing'an (the first announced) is uc002, there's no uc003 nor uc004, Wujiaochang is uc005, Nanjing is uc006, again no uc007, and Changdu is uc008. Wonder where else are in the pipeline.
I'm quite intrigued by the way these hotels are coded: Lujiazui is uc001 while Jing'an (the first announced) is uc002, there's no uc003 nor uc004, Wujiaochang is uc005, Nanjing is uc006, again no uc007, and Changdu is uc008. Wonder where else are in the pipeline.
Nov 3, 2020, 4:25 pm
#63
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I actually really like the Andaz location and Xintiandi, especially for tourists. It's a quick drive to Nanjing Rd for meetings, The Bund, Lujiazui, Hongqiao so if you are going to have meetings or hit tourist sites in many parts of Shanghai then Xintiandi is one of the best locations. I highly recommend the Andaz or Langham next door (I personally prefer the Langham for being elegant whe Andaz is a little young for me now) but both are great locations.
The areas is also great for walking around for tourists as so much is accessible and so many restaurants and museums are within walking distance.
I visit Xintiandi at least once a week
The areas is also great for walking around for tourists as so much is accessible and so many restaurants and museums are within walking distance.
I visit Xintiandi at least once a week
Nov 3, 2020, 6:24 pm
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I actually really like the Andaz location and Xintiandi, especially for tourists. It's a quick drive to Nanjing Rd for meetings, The Bund, Lujiazui, Hongqiao so if you are going to have meetings or hit tourist sites in many parts of Shanghai then Xintiandi is one of the best locations. I highly recommend the Andaz or Langham next door (I personally prefer the Langham for being elegant whe Andaz is a little young for me now) but both are great locations.
The areas is also great for walking around for tourists as so much is accessible and so many restaurants and museums are within walking distance.
I visit Xintiandi at least once a week
The areas is also great for walking around for tourists as so much is accessible and so many restaurants and museums are within walking distance.
I visit Xintiandi at least once a week
Dec 29, 2020, 7:22 am
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First Hyatt press release released today detailing the opening of the five launch properties from UrCove - I'm pasting it below.
khabah
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“China remains a priority market for Hyatt’s growth, and we are committed to unlocking the huge potential of the country’s emerging middle class and growing domestic travel trends,” said Stephen Ho, president of growth and operations, Asia Pacific, Hyatt. “UrCove hotels cater to the underserved premium upper-midscale segment and with five UrCove hotels open in the major gateway cities of Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing, the brand is more accessible for this large, attractive and growing customer base. This also marks a tremendous business opportunity for Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group, as we continue enriching guests’ and World of Hyatt members’ experiences with more unique stay options, now including the UrCove brand.”
“We are excited that our collaboration with Hyatt has come to realization after 17 months of hard work,” said David Sun, general manager of BTG Homeinns Hotels Group, chairman & chief executive officer of Homeinns Hotel Group. “By combining our extensive knowledge of the local market with Hyatt’s experience in premium care and hospitality, UrCove hotels are setting a new benchmark in the local hospitality industry.”
All UrCove hotels are conveniently located in the heart of bustling cities, blending comfort and convenience for modern travelers.
“All UrCove hotels are equipped with advanced technology, thoughtful & social communal spaces to provide guests with a seamless, comfortable and refined living environment,” said Elton Sun, chief executive officer and managing director of the joint venture. “With more hotels expected to open doors in gateway cities in China in the coming years, we aim to cater to more frequent business travelers, providing them with a reliable shelter and cozy sanctuary.”
World of Hyatt members booking a UrCove stay through Hyatt channels can earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt, while guests booking through Homeinns channels can participate in BTG Homeinns Club, Homeinns Hotels Group’s loyalty program.
When World of Hyatt members book an eligible UrCove stay through Hyatt channels, they will be able to take advantage of the valuable loyalty benefits they’ve come to expect from World of Hyatt, including:
World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New
To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded when they’re ready to travel again, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at UrCove Shanghai Luijiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Jing’an and UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, between November 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021, as part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required, and members can earn on top of other offers.
The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
khabah
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Hyatt Celebrates the Opening of the First Five UrCove Hotels in China
The new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment and strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China
CHICAGO (December 29, 2020) – Hyatt today announced that UrCove, the new hospitality brand developed under a joint venture between Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group affiliates, opened its first five properties – UrCove Shanghai Jing’an, UrCove Shanghai Lujiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, UrCove Chengdu City Center and UrCove Nanjing South Railway Station. These new additions to Hyatt’s portfolio in these popular destination cities in China aim to better serve the highly mobile travelers in the upper-mid segment, which will contribute to Hyatt’s commitment to further expand its brand footprint and achieve meaningful growth in the region. Further, these properties increase the World of Hyatt loyalty program’s presence in China, providing World of Hyatt members more unique stay options to choose from and more opportunities to earn and redeem points on hotel stays along with exclusive in-hotel benefits.The new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment and strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China
“China remains a priority market for Hyatt’s growth, and we are committed to unlocking the huge potential of the country’s emerging middle class and growing domestic travel trends,” said Stephen Ho, president of growth and operations, Asia Pacific, Hyatt. “UrCove hotels cater to the underserved premium upper-midscale segment and with five UrCove hotels open in the major gateway cities of Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing, the brand is more accessible for this large, attractive and growing customer base. This also marks a tremendous business opportunity for Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group, as we continue enriching guests’ and World of Hyatt members’ experiences with more unique stay options, now including the UrCove brand.”
“We are excited that our collaboration with Hyatt has come to realization after 17 months of hard work,” said David Sun, general manager of BTG Homeinns Hotels Group, chairman & chief executive officer of Homeinns Hotel Group. “By combining our extensive knowledge of the local market with Hyatt’s experience in premium care and hospitality, UrCove hotels are setting a new benchmark in the local hospitality industry.”
All UrCove hotels are conveniently located in the heart of bustling cities, blending comfort and convenience for modern travelers.
- UrCove Shanghai Jing’an: 265 guestrooms; located in the Jing’an central business district, which is one of the most vibrant areas in Shanghai.
- UrCove Shanghai Lujiazui EXPO: 142 guestrooms; located in the South of Lujiazui CBD, one of the busiest financial centers in Shanghai, surrounded by shopping centers, upscale office buildings and distinguished schools, with close proximity to popular attractions like the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower.
- UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang: 199 guestrooms; located in the Wujiaochang business circle, which is the busiest business hub in northern Shanghai and one of the most popular leisure and shopping areas.
- UrCove Chengdu City Center: 204 guestrooms; located in the center of Chengdu Digital Square business district. The hotel offers guests travel and business convenience to reach every corner of the city where they could experience the authentic Chengdu life and culture in the heart of Chengdu.
- UrCove Nanjing South Railway Station: 205 guestrooms; adjacent to Nanjing South Railway Station, one of the largest railway transportation hubs in China, offering convenience for guests to explore the city while indulging in the rich culture of Nanjing, the ancient capital of six China dynasties.
“All UrCove hotels are equipped with advanced technology, thoughtful & social communal spaces to provide guests with a seamless, comfortable and refined living environment,” said Elton Sun, chief executive officer and managing director of the joint venture. “With more hotels expected to open doors in gateway cities in China in the coming years, we aim to cater to more frequent business travelers, providing them with a reliable shelter and cozy sanctuary.”
World of Hyatt members booking a UrCove stay through Hyatt channels can earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt, while guests booking through Homeinns channels can participate in BTG Homeinns Club, Homeinns Hotels Group’s loyalty program.
When World of Hyatt members book an eligible UrCove stay through Hyatt channels, they will be able to take advantage of the valuable loyalty benefits they’ve come to expect from World of Hyatt, including:
- World of Hyatt members will earn five Base Points per $1 USD spent on eligible room revenue
- Elite World of Hyatt members will receive the standard tier Bonus Points on eligible room revenue spend (10 percent for Discoverists, 20 percent for Explorists, 30 percent for Globalists)
- Qualifying nights will count toward earning World of Hyatt elite-tier status
- Qualifying stays will count toward earning the 5 Unique Brand Free Night Award credit
- World of Hyatt members can redeem points or Points + Cash to use for free night awards in standard rooms; each existing and forthcoming UrCove property will be categorized into Hyatt’s existing hotel award chart
- In-hotel benefits that vary by member tier and include things like complimentary premium Wi-Fi, late check out, free parking for Globalists and more.
World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New
To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded when they’re ready to travel again, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at UrCove Shanghai Luijiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Jing’an and UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, between November 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021, as part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required, and members can earn on top of other offers.
The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
Dec 29, 2020, 2:59 pm
#66
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Unfortunately non mainland Chinese still can't stay. I was going to do a mattress run to requalify. Switched to Park Hyatt instead. Happy with what happened as PH nice
QUOTE=khabah;32920878]First Hyatt press release released today detailing the opening of the five launch properties from UrCove - I'm pasting it below.
khabah
***
“China remains a priority market for Hyatt’s growth, and we are committed to unlocking the huge potential of the country’s emerging middle class and growing domestic travel trends,” said Stephen Ho, president of growth and operations, Asia Pacific, Hyatt. “UrCove hotels cater to the underserved premium upper-midscale segment and with five UrCove hotels open in the major gateway cities of Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing, the brand is more accessible for this large, attractive and growing customer base. This also marks a tremendous business opportunity for Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group, as we continue enriching guests’ and World of Hyatt members’ experiences with more unique stay options, now including the UrCove brand.”
“We are excited that our collaboration with Hyatt has come to realization after 17 months of hard work,” said David Sun, general manager of BTG Homeinns Hotels Group, chairman & chief executive officer of Homeinns Hotel Group. “By combining our extensive knowledge of the local market with Hyatt’s experience in premium care and hospitality, UrCove hotels are setting a new benchmark in the local hospitality industry.”
All UrCove hotels are conveniently located in the heart of bustling cities, blending comfort and convenience for modern travelers.
“All UrCove hotels are equipped with advanced technology, thoughtful & social communal spaces to provide guests with a seamless, comfortable and refined living environment,” said Elton Sun, chief executive officer and managing director of the joint venture. “With more hotels expected to open doors in gateway cities in China in the coming years, we aim to cater to more frequent business travelers, providing them with a reliable shelter and cozy sanctuary.”
World of Hyatt members booking a UrCove stay through Hyatt channels can earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt, while guests booking through Homeinns channels can participate in BTG Homeinns Club, Homeinns Hotels Group’s loyalty program.
When World of Hyatt members book an eligible UrCove stay through Hyatt channels, they will be able to take advantage of the valuable loyalty benefits they’ve come to expect from World of Hyatt, including:
World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New
To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded when they’re ready to travel again, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at UrCove Shanghai Luijiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Jing’an and UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, between November 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021, as part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required, and members can earn on top of other offers.
The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=khabah;32920878]First Hyatt press release released today detailing the opening of the five launch properties from UrCove - I'm pasting it below.
khabah
***
Hyatt Celebrates the Opening of the First Five UrCove Hotels in China
The new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment and strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China
CHICAGO (December 29, 2020) – Hyatt today announced that UrCove, the new hospitality brand developed under a joint venture between Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group affiliates, opened its first five properties – UrCove Shanghai Jing’an, UrCove Shanghai Lujiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, UrCove Chengdu City Center and UrCove Nanjing South Railway Station. These new additions to Hyatt’s portfolio in these popular destination cities in China aim to better serve the highly mobile travelers in the upper-mid segment, which will contribute to Hyatt’s commitment to further expand its brand footprint and achieve meaningful growth in the region. Further, these properties increase the World of Hyatt loyalty program’s presence in China, providing World of Hyatt members more unique stay options to choose from and more opportunities to earn and redeem points on hotel stays along with exclusive in-hotel benefits.The new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment and strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China
“China remains a priority market for Hyatt’s growth, and we are committed to unlocking the huge potential of the country’s emerging middle class and growing domestic travel trends,” said Stephen Ho, president of growth and operations, Asia Pacific, Hyatt. “UrCove hotels cater to the underserved premium upper-midscale segment and with five UrCove hotels open in the major gateway cities of Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing, the brand is more accessible for this large, attractive and growing customer base. This also marks a tremendous business opportunity for Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group, as we continue enriching guests’ and World of Hyatt members’ experiences with more unique stay options, now including the UrCove brand.”
“We are excited that our collaboration with Hyatt has come to realization after 17 months of hard work,” said David Sun, general manager of BTG Homeinns Hotels Group, chairman & chief executive officer of Homeinns Hotel Group. “By combining our extensive knowledge of the local market with Hyatt’s experience in premium care and hospitality, UrCove hotels are setting a new benchmark in the local hospitality industry.”
All UrCove hotels are conveniently located in the heart of bustling cities, blending comfort and convenience for modern travelers.
- UrCove Shanghai Jing’an: 265 guestrooms; located in the Jing’an central business district, which is one of the most vibrant areas in Shanghai.
- UrCove Shanghai Lujiazui EXPO: 142 guestrooms; located in the South of Lujiazui CBD, one of the busiest financial centers in Shanghai, surrounded by shopping centers, upscale office buildings and distinguished schools, with close proximity to popular attractions like the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower.
- UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang: 199 guestrooms; located in the Wujiaochang business circle, which is the busiest business hub in northern Shanghai and one of the most popular leisure and shopping areas.
- UrCove Chengdu City Center: 204 guestrooms; located in the center of Chengdu Digital Square business district. The hotel offers guests travel and business convenience to reach every corner of the city where they could experience the authentic Chengdu life and culture in the heart of Chengdu.
- UrCove Nanjing South Railway Station: 205 guestrooms; adjacent to Nanjing South Railway Station, one of the largest railway transportation hubs in China, offering convenience for guests to explore the city while indulging in the rich culture of Nanjing, the ancient capital of six China dynasties.
“All UrCove hotels are equipped with advanced technology, thoughtful & social communal spaces to provide guests with a seamless, comfortable and refined living environment,” said Elton Sun, chief executive officer and managing director of the joint venture. “With more hotels expected to open doors in gateway cities in China in the coming years, we aim to cater to more frequent business travelers, providing them with a reliable shelter and cozy sanctuary.”
World of Hyatt members booking a UrCove stay through Hyatt channels can earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt, while guests booking through Homeinns channels can participate in BTG Homeinns Club, Homeinns Hotels Group’s loyalty program.
When World of Hyatt members book an eligible UrCove stay through Hyatt channels, they will be able to take advantage of the valuable loyalty benefits they’ve come to expect from World of Hyatt, including:
- World of Hyatt members will earn five Base Points per $1 USD spent on eligible room revenue
- Elite World of Hyatt members will receive the standard tier Bonus Points on eligible room revenue spend (10 percent for Discoverists, 20 percent for Explorists, 30 percent for Globalists)
- Qualifying nights will count toward earning World of Hyatt elite-tier status
- Qualifying stays will count toward earning the 5 Unique Brand Free Night Award credit
- World of Hyatt members can redeem points or Points + Cash to use for free night awards in standard rooms; each existing and forthcoming UrCove property will be categorized into Hyatt’s existing hotel award chart
- In-hotel benefits that vary by member tier and include things like complimentary premium Wi-Fi, late check out, free parking for Globalists and more.
World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New
To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded when they’re ready to travel again, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at UrCove Shanghai Luijiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Jing’an and UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, between November 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021, as part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required, and members can earn on top of other offers.
The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.[/QUOTE]
Dec 29, 2020, 3:06 pm
#67
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Unfortunately non mainland Chinese still can't stay. I was going to do a mattress run to requalify. Switched to Park Hyatt instead. Happy with what happened as PH nice
QUOTE=khabah;32920878]First Hyatt press release released today detailing the opening of the five launch properties from UrCove - I'm pasting it below.
khabah
***
“China remains a priority market for Hyatt’s growth, and we are committed to unlocking the huge potential of the country’s emerging middle class and growing domestic travel trends,” said Stephen Ho, president of growth and operations, Asia Pacific, Hyatt. “UrCove hotels cater to the underserved premium upper-midscale segment and with five UrCove hotels open in the major gateway cities of Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing, the brand is more accessible for this large, attractive and growing customer base. This also marks a tremendous business opportunity for Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group, as we continue enriching guests’ and World of Hyatt members’ experiences with more unique stay options, now including the UrCove brand.”
“We are excited that our collaboration with Hyatt has come to realization after 17 months of hard work,” said David Sun, general manager of BTG Homeinns Hotels Group, chairman & chief executive officer of Homeinns Hotel Group. “By combining our extensive knowledge of the local market with Hyatt’s experience in premium care and hospitality, UrCove hotels are setting a new benchmark in the local hospitality industry.”
All UrCove hotels are conveniently located in the heart of bustling cities, blending comfort and convenience for modern travelers.
“All UrCove hotels are equipped with advanced technology, thoughtful & social communal spaces to provide guests with a seamless, comfortable and refined living environment,” said Elton Sun, chief executive officer and managing director of the joint venture. “With more hotels expected to open doors in gateway cities in China in the coming years, we aim to cater to more frequent business travelers, providing them with a reliable shelter and cozy sanctuary.”
World of Hyatt members booking a UrCove stay through Hyatt channels can earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt, while guests booking through Homeinns channels can participate in BTG Homeinns Club, Homeinns Hotels Group’s loyalty program.
When World of Hyatt members book an eligible UrCove stay through Hyatt channels, they will be able to take advantage of the valuable loyalty benefits they’ve come to expect from World of Hyatt, including:
World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New
To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded when they’re ready to travel again, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at UrCove Shanghai Luijiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Jing’an and UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, between November 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021, as part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required, and members can earn on top of other offers.
The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
QUOTE=khabah;32920878]First Hyatt press release released today detailing the opening of the five launch properties from UrCove - I'm pasting it below.
khabah
***
Hyatt Celebrates the Opening of the First Five UrCove Hotels in China
The new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment and strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China
CHICAGO (December 29, 2020) – Hyatt today announced that UrCove, the new hospitality brand developed under a joint venture between Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group affiliates, opened its first five properties – UrCove Shanghai Jing’an, UrCove Shanghai Lujiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, UrCove Chengdu City Center and UrCove Nanjing South Railway Station. These new additions to Hyatt’s portfolio in these popular destination cities in China aim to better serve the highly mobile travelers in the upper-mid segment, which will contribute to Hyatt’s commitment to further expand its brand footprint and achieve meaningful growth in the region. Further, these properties increase the World of Hyatt loyalty program’s presence in China, providing World of Hyatt members more unique stay options to choose from and more opportunities to earn and redeem points on hotel stays along with exclusive in-hotel benefits.The new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment and strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China
“China remains a priority market for Hyatt’s growth, and we are committed to unlocking the huge potential of the country’s emerging middle class and growing domestic travel trends,” said Stephen Ho, president of growth and operations, Asia Pacific, Hyatt. “UrCove hotels cater to the underserved premium upper-midscale segment and with five UrCove hotels open in the major gateway cities of Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing, the brand is more accessible for this large, attractive and growing customer base. This also marks a tremendous business opportunity for Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group, as we continue enriching guests’ and World of Hyatt members’ experiences with more unique stay options, now including the UrCove brand.”
“We are excited that our collaboration with Hyatt has come to realization after 17 months of hard work,” said David Sun, general manager of BTG Homeinns Hotels Group, chairman & chief executive officer of Homeinns Hotel Group. “By combining our extensive knowledge of the local market with Hyatt’s experience in premium care and hospitality, UrCove hotels are setting a new benchmark in the local hospitality industry.”
All UrCove hotels are conveniently located in the heart of bustling cities, blending comfort and convenience for modern travelers.
- UrCove Shanghai Jing’an: 265 guestrooms; located in the Jing’an central business district, which is one of the most vibrant areas in Shanghai.
- UrCove Shanghai Lujiazui EXPO: 142 guestrooms; located in the South of Lujiazui CBD, one of the busiest financial centers in Shanghai, surrounded by shopping centers, upscale office buildings and distinguished schools, with close proximity to popular attractions like the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower.
- UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang: 199 guestrooms; located in the Wujiaochang business circle, which is the busiest business hub in northern Shanghai and one of the most popular leisure and shopping areas.
- UrCove Chengdu City Center: 204 guestrooms; located in the center of Chengdu Digital Square business district. The hotel offers guests travel and business convenience to reach every corner of the city where they could experience the authentic Chengdu life and culture in the heart of Chengdu.
- UrCove Nanjing South Railway Station: 205 guestrooms; adjacent to Nanjing South Railway Station, one of the largest railway transportation hubs in China, offering convenience for guests to explore the city while indulging in the rich culture of Nanjing, the ancient capital of six China dynasties.
“All UrCove hotels are equipped with advanced technology, thoughtful & social communal spaces to provide guests with a seamless, comfortable and refined living environment,” said Elton Sun, chief executive officer and managing director of the joint venture. “With more hotels expected to open doors in gateway cities in China in the coming years, we aim to cater to more frequent business travelers, providing them with a reliable shelter and cozy sanctuary.”
World of Hyatt members booking a UrCove stay through Hyatt channels can earn and redeem points through World of Hyatt, while guests booking through Homeinns channels can participate in BTG Homeinns Club, Homeinns Hotels Group’s loyalty program.
When World of Hyatt members book an eligible UrCove stay through Hyatt channels, they will be able to take advantage of the valuable loyalty benefits they’ve come to expect from World of Hyatt, including:
- World of Hyatt members will earn five Base Points per $1 USD spent on eligible room revenue
- Elite World of Hyatt members will receive the standard tier Bonus Points on eligible room revenue spend (10 percent for Discoverists, 20 percent for Explorists, 30 percent for Globalists)
- Qualifying nights will count toward earning World of Hyatt elite-tier status
- Qualifying stays will count toward earning the 5 Unique Brand Free Night Award credit
- World of Hyatt members can redeem points or Points + Cash to use for free night awards in standard rooms; each existing and forthcoming UrCove property will be categorized into Hyatt’s existing hotel award chart
- In-hotel benefits that vary by member tier and include things like complimentary premium Wi-Fi, late check out, free parking for Globalists and more.
World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New
To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded when they’re ready to travel again, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at UrCove Shanghai Luijiazui EXPO, UrCove Shanghai Jing’an and UrCove Shanghai Wujiaochang, between November 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021, as part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required, and members can earn on top of other offers.
The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
It's probably not that big of a deal right now due to COVID. I do find it odd though that Hyatt still haven't solved this problem.
Mar 18, 2021, 1:21 am
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Hotels in China do have to jump through extra hoops to accept foreigners, and many never bother since for them there's no practical need. But an international hotel franchise debuting a new brand really should have had this worked out before setting an opening date.
UrCove Hotels are currently only able to accept Mainland China guests staying with us according to the regulations. Once we can welcome guests from non-Mainland China, we will announce the status change. Look forward to meeting you in UrCove Hotels! During the epidemic prevention period, the green Health QR code and green Itinerary code are needed for each guest，Additional nucleic acid test report is required if guest comes from middle or high risk areas. Please confirm the reception policy with hotel before booking in order to smooth your stay.
Mar 18, 2021, 2:08 am
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UrCove Shanghai Jing’an is located in the Jing’an central business district
Mar 18, 2021, 2:12 am
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UrCove Shanghai Jing’an is located in the Jing’an central business district
Apr 11, 2021, 8:42 am
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Coming to you LIVE from the UrCove Shanghai Jing'an. I can confirm that non-PRC passport holders can indeed stay at the hotel now.
As far as my impressions, it's very similar to China's Hyatt Places, right down to the little robot waiter that brings basic amenities and shuttles around the property generally unnerving the clientele. Build quality is decent as it's a newly renovated location, and the design philosophy is as the renderings suggested.
Globalists get late checkout and free breakfast but no room upgrades, which is listed in the terms and conditions for the brand, but since Hyatt Places and Houses in China have given me upgrades in the past (including suites!) I wondered if this brand would follow suit. It would appear they don't. Suites out of the question anyway, since I haven't seen a room list for any UrCove property that had them as an option at all.
Overall a good value if you can get a special discount rate. No issues communicating with staff, though my questions were simple enough I could have used Mandarin if need be. A perfectly fine lower-cost option for Shanghai, and presumably Chengdu and Nanjing.
As far as my impressions, it's very similar to China's Hyatt Places, right down to the little robot waiter that brings basic amenities and shuttles around the property generally unnerving the clientele. Build quality is decent as it's a newly renovated location, and the design philosophy is as the renderings suggested.
Globalists get late checkout and free breakfast but no room upgrades, which is listed in the terms and conditions for the brand, but since Hyatt Places and Houses in China have given me upgrades in the past (including suites!) I wondered if this brand would follow suit. It would appear they don't. Suites out of the question anyway, since I haven't seen a room list for any UrCove property that had them as an option at all.
Overall a good value if you can get a special discount rate. No issues communicating with staff, though my questions were simple enough I could have used Mandarin if need be. A perfectly fine lower-cost option for Shanghai, and presumably Chengdu and Nanjing.