The sparkling Hyatt building, on Sovereign Place, had its official opening earlier this afternoon (March 13).
It features two different concepts offering unique experiences to guests at the Hyatt Place and the Hyatt House. The former provides a more typical hotel experience, while the latter is more suited to longer-term stays.
The jewel in the crown of the building is the colourful rooftop restaurant Azotea, which is perched atop the hotel and is bound to come a mainstay of Leeds’ nightlife scene.
Boasting sweeping views, mouth-watering dishes, and an innovative cocktail list, the urban oasis on the 12th floor spotlights a bold and adventurous menu spotlighting the punchy flavours associated with Latin America. It will open later this month.
In addition, ground floor restaurant Zoom - which opened today - offers a bold and contemporary take on global cuisine with a strong Asian influence. It’s an ideal setting for meetings, working lunches and after-hours networking.
Cutting the ribbon today was general manager Peter Dodd, who said: “We created the menu at Azotea based on the experiences of our food and beverages director, who spent 20 years working in Latin America. You can expect freshly-made, beautiful ceviche and delightful churros.
“And our Zoom restaurant has some fantastic signature dishes, including fish and chips from Whitby, and a beef brisket in a five-spice sauce that’s the best thing you’ll taste.”
The Yorkshire Evening Post was among the first to be given an exclusive tour of the new hotel. Here are 15 of the best pictures inside Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, as well as the brand new Zoom and Azotea restaurants -
7. Hyatt Place and Hyatt House
Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds also provide versatile and functional meeting spaces designed to cater to a variety of business needs. | Simon Hulme
8. Hyatt Place and Hyatt House
Ground floor restaurant Zoom - which opened today - offers a bold and contemporary take on global cuisine with a strong Asian influence. It’s an ideal setting for meetings, working lunches and after-hours networking. | Simon Hulme
9. Hyatt Place and Hyatt House
Cutting the ribbon today was general manager Peter Dodd, who said: “Our Zoom restaurant has some fantastic signature dishes, including fish and chips from Whitby, and a beef brisket in a five-spice sauce that’s the best thing you’ll taste.” | Simon Hulme
10. Hyatt Place and Hyatt House
He added: “We created the menu at Azotea based on the experiences of our food and beverages director, who spent 20 years working in Latin America. You can expect freshly-made, beautiful ceviche and delightful churros." | Simon Hulme
11. Hyatt Place and Hyatt House
A key highlight of Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds is the Azotea rooftop bar and Latin American restaurant, located on the 12th floor of the property. | Simon Hulme
12. Hyatt Place and Hyatt House
With breathtaking panoramic views of the Leeds skyline, Azotea offers an exciting mix of Latin American flavours, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere. | Simon Hulme