“The building appears to change shape as you approach it,” explains David Schultz, founder of DAS Architects, the Architect for the new Hyatt Centric Philadelphia. “The faceted façade appears to unfold as you approach the Hotel. It changes with light and perspective so that it appears to evolve as you move towards it. We were asked to create a design that would attract urban travelers that also fit the site’s unique architectural context, so we created something that would literally reflect and compliment the surrounding buildings.”
The 13-story luxury hotel opened its doors on October 1st at 17th and Chancellor, a block from Rittenhouse Square and in the center of upscale shops and restaurants. Extending 250’ along Chancellor Street and only 60’ wide, the 235,000-sf Hotel features street-level retail and a restaurant/bar on the 2nd floor. In addition to 332 guest rooms, 40 executive suites will serve business travelers. Guests will enjoy high-end amenities including a fitness center, event and meeting facilities, and contemporary lounges. Below-grade parking, complete with automated elevators, includes spaces for 220 cars and kiosks for locking 32 bicycles.