Things Are ''Sounding'' Good at Park Hyatt Hotels; Park Hyatt and Bang & Olufsen's BeoSound 2 Create the Ultimate Sensory Experience

Business Wire, Sept 15, 2004

CHICAGO -- Always pushing the envelope to surpass guests' expectations, Park Hyatt has created the most indulgent extravagance, a collection of Ultimate Sensory Experiences that range from two to four nights. Elegantly stylish Park Hyatts around the world have created their own sexy packages designed to hone guests' senses of smell, taste, sight, touch, and sound, plus a sixth sensation that is central to every Park Hyatt experience - a sense of style.

These one-of-a-kind packages spoil guests with enticing gifts and unparalleled opportunities from Park Hyatt, such as a private cooking lesson from acclaimed chef Sandro Gamba in NoMI's private dining room (Chicago), a length of superfine merino wool fabric by Ermenegildo Zegna, three custom-made silk neckties from Stefano Bigi, and other fashion gifts (Milan), a private visit to the Icon painting school and an original icon created by a talented young Russian artist (Moscow), a private appointment at Cartier including special presentations of the latest jewelry and watch collections and a Cartier gift (Hamburg), and a hot-air balloon ride over Canberra with French champagne (Canberra).

The one common amenity is a take-home gift of a Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 MP3 digital music player with the A8-designer earphones - an easy and sleek way to continue enjoying the fine sounds and style after returning home without missing a beat. The pocket-size BeoSound 2 allows for one-step navigation right at one's fingertips, and tracks or volume can be adjusted on the B&O ergonomic earphones without looking down. The smooth stainless steel casing and circular design of the BeoSound 2 embodies Bang & Olufsen's trademarks of ease, superb craftsmanship, impeccable design, and sound quality.

Priced from $3,000 to $19,700, the Ultimate Sensory Experience specifics are as unique as the hotels and locations themselves. For example, imagine three nights in the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome's Presidential Suite. The rooftop duplex Presidential Suite has a grand foyer that doubles as a dining room, which opens onto an ultra-luxurious haven featuring two fireplaces. Three terraces offer a spectacular view on the Colonne Vendome and the Eiffel Tower. This magnificent suite is entirely equipped with Bang & Olufsen surround-sound and video system (two televisions and three music systems including a multi-CD player) and has a large, ready-to-cook kitchen.

Once ensconced in the spectacular surroundings, guests can indulge their senses:

Smell: A personal session with Parisian perfumer Blaise Mautin in
    which guests create their own personal scent

    Taste: A private patisserie course with the hotel's pastry chef,
    Jean-Francois Foucher, followed by a private a la carte dinner in
    the suite with exclusive French wines

    Sight: VIP treatment in the Chanel salon on rue Cambon and a
    private visit of Coco Chanel's upstairs apartment

    Touch: A one-hour massage for two in the Park Hyatt Le Spa's
    couple's suite

    Sound: Two first category tickets for an opera or ballet at the
    Opera Garnier (private box upon availability)

Voila--a sensuous experience extraordinaire.

Another great experience awaits at Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the
Bellevue, a magnificent national landmark. This package awakens all
the senses in great American style with two nights in the Presidential
Suite, a private breakfast, plus these sensuous pleasures:

    Smell: A private yoga and aromatherapy session from The Sporting
    Club at The Bellevue, plus a gift of Nicole Miller Philadelphia
    yoga mats

    Taste: Ballroom dancing to live music under the Tiffany glass dome
    in Founders Restaurant and dinner at the chef's table with tasting
    menu and wines specially chosen by sommelier

    Sight: A private fashion show from Nicole Miller and Polo Ralph
    Lauren, afternoon tea in architecturally stunning Barrymore Room,
    and luxurious gifts of Italian glove leather shoes and accessories
    for him, and Italian lingerie for her

    Touch: His-and-hers personal training sessions at The Sporting
    Club, and gifts that include customized workout attire, body, hair
    care, and cosmetics products from Origins, and a couple's Thai
    massage in the guest's room.

    Sound: A red-hot blues-filled evening at Park Hyatt's renowned
    Zanzibar Blue, with legendary jazz performances, front-row VIP
    seating, champagne, and backstage passes

For more information on the 21 Park Hyatt hotels Ultimate Sensory
Experience packages, please go to www.ultimatesensoryexperience.com


PARK HYATT HOTELS

North America         Europe         Asia Pacific
Beaver Creek          Hamburg        Goa
Carmel                Madrid         Tokyo
Chicago               Milan          Canberra
Los Angeles           Moscow         Melbourne
New York              Paris          Sydney
Philadelphia          Zurich         Latin America
Toronto               Africa         Mendoza
Washington            Johannesburg