Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a contract with Jost Hurler Beteilingungsund Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co., a family-owned company based in Munich for the new hotel. The first Andaz-branded hotel in Germany, it will join Andaz properties currently located in leading cities including London, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai and soon, Tokyo. Expected to open in 2017, Andaz Munich will make its mark in the Bavarian capital, increasing the brands presence in Europe.

The 274-room hotel will be developed in central Munich, in a cultural district known as Schwabinger Tor and will be part of a mixed-use site, including newly constructed upscale residential apartments, retail shops, restaurants and offices. Guests will experience the personal style, comfort and sophistication of the brand in 234 guestrooms, 36 junior suites, three executive suites and a presidential suite.

“Andaz Munich will bring to life the brand’s mission of creating inspiring, indigenous experiences and immersing guests into the destination’s local culture with an array of unique activities,” commented Peter Norman, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Development, EMEA. “We continue to see a positive response from our Andaz guests across Europe and we believe Andaz Munich will continue to bring excitement to Europe’s travellers.”

The hotel will feature an all-day restaurant, a lounge and rooftop bar, as well as an extensive fitness centre with spa and pool facilities. Conference facilities will include a ballroom, seven conference rooms and pre-function space.

“The new hotel will marry that Andaz brand’s creativity and refined, yet casual atmosphere, with the authentic brand of hospitality for which Hyatt is known. We believe this hotel will connect guests to the local community and all it has to offer,” said Albert Heinermann, Managing Director of the Jost Hurler group. “Andaz Munich will be a great addition to Schwabinger Tor, and we feel this hotel and brand will resonate with the business and leisure community in Munich and throughout Germany.”

Located in the heart of the city centre, Andaz Munich will be near major tourist destinations such as Munchner Freiheit, the English Gardens, as well as the Parkstadt Schwabing business district. The location will offer easy access to Munich’s inner ring road and a direct connection to the Allianz Arena and Munich Airport.

Andaz Munich will collaborate with local artists, musicians, designers, and other cultural influencers to deliver events and programs on themes unique to its location. The Andaz Salon, the brand’s cultural program, features interactive and virtual events conceived to support and nurture each hotel’s community of emerging talent. The distinctive spaces at Andaz Munich will stage creative Andaz Salon events, ranging from talks to exhibitions to live performances.

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