The Hyatt hotel group will introduce its luxury brand Andaz into the Australia-Pacific region through a presence at The Star Gold Coast integrated resort.
Hyatt Asia-Pacific Group President David Udell said Hyatt had entered into agreements with the Destination Gold Coast Consortium for an Andaz resort on the Gold Coast.
Mr Udell said Andaz Gold Coast would be part of the $2 billion masterplan for the integrated resort on Broadbeach Island, with the planned mid-2025 opening the debut of the hotel’s luxury lifestyle brand in the region.
“Hyatt has had a brand presence in Australia for over 40 years, and we are excited to expand our luxury, lifestyle and leisure offerings into sought-after destinations like the Gold Coast. This resort will complement our current portfolio of 10 hotels under five distinct brands in Australia, including Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric and Hyatt Place.”
He said the hotel would occupy floors six to 21 of the 65-storey second tower, featuring 202 guest rooms and suites, a fitness centre and three food and beverage outlets.
“Overlooking Broadbeach, the expansive outdoor pool deck on level six will be a destination hotspot with a cocktail bar, a beach club with private cabanas and al fresco dining.
“The Andaz Lounge, a signature touchpoint at Andaz hotels, will offer a relaxed and inviting all-day space for guests to enjoy a drink or snack.”
Mr Udell said the architecture by Australian design firm DBI Architects would be matched with contemporary interiors by award-winning Australian design firm Hachem.
“The bespoke hotel design will be informed by the narrative ‘Chase the Sun’, inspired by the fascinating transformation of sunlight as each day unfolds on the Gold Coast.”
Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O’Callaghan said the Gold Coast was a world-renowned region and it was energizing for the tourism industry to be welcoming a new international hotel brand to the region.
“More than four million Australians visited the Gold Coast last year and we are steadily working our way to recover international arrivals to one of Australia’s best known and well-loved destinations,” Ms O’Callaghan said.
