Hyatt Regency Cambridge Unveils New $1.2 Million Ballroom

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Martha Sullivan Sullivan Communications 508.786.0729

HYATT REGENCY CAMBRIDGE OPENS
NEW $1.2 MILLION PRESIDENTS BALLROOM

Cambridge, MA…..The Hyatt Regency Cambridge opened the doors to its new $1.2 million remodeled President’s Ballroom in February 2003. Under the direction of General Manager Stuart Meyerson the ballroom reopened on time to host the Cambridge NAACP annual breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr as well as an elegant dinner for 400 benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that evening.

The grand ballroom’s opening ribbon-cutting event was attended by Hyatt Regency General Manager Stuart Meyerson, Cambridge Mayor Michael Sullivan, Cambridge NAACP President Kathy Reddick, regional NAACP Director Hilda Rodgers, Attorney General Thomas Reilly, and Senate President Robert Travaglini in addition to 350 distinguished guests.

The Design
Architectural Interiors of Annapolis designed the remodeled space to reflect the elegance and the high tech flexibility demanded by today’s standards. Suffolk Construction of Boston was the general contractor. With movable sound-proofed walls the President’s Ballroom has the ability to create 4 separate spaces, and is completely wired for high tech meetings.

When the Hyatt Regency Cambridge first opened along the banks of the Charles River in 1976 it made a dramatic statement with its pyramid-like structure, a 16 story atrium lobby, and sparkling glass elevators. Boston hadn’t seen such drama in architecture or design.

Once again setting the standard, the President’s Ballroom is one of Cambridge’s largest at 7,000 square feet, and features an adjoining open air courtyard and gazebo. The contemporary design exudes vitality, drama, elegance. Stunning neoclassical 18 foot tall columns grace the ballroom, as do custom-designed cylindrical chandeliers floating above, and softly glowing matching sconces on the ballroom walls. Wallcoverings are a subtle beige tone, setting off the luxe Axminster carpet of blue, jade, beige and royal plum.

Capacity
The President’s Ballroom hosts strategic business meetings by day, and the city’s top social functions by night. Offering personalized and professional service for booking the ballroom for social and business events are Director of Sales & Marketing Patrick Sorge, Director of Catering Sheri Morgan Muskin, and their exceptional Hyatt Regency Cambridge team. “With this grand new ballroom, complete with the flexibility of the soundproofed movable walls and high tech wiring, and complemented by the culinary team of Executive Chef Brad Ozerdem, we are able to offer our guests an amazing experience” comments Sorge.

The President’s Ballroom 73 feet by 96 feet
Reception 1000 guests0
Banquet 640 guests
Business Meeting/Theatre style 900 guests
/Schoolroom 450 guests
9 breakout rooms
Adjoining foyer, outdoor courtyard and gazebo available

A Kosher Kitchen
Chef Brad Ozerdem runs one of Greater Boston’s few kosher kitchens. It is a full Glatt Kosher kitchen, accommodating up to 600 guests for an event, and is under the supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of MA. “Our clientele appreciates our commitment to the kosher kitchen” explains Ozerdem. “Both for business and social purposes, this kitchen is an integral component to our food and beverage operation.”

The Restaurants
The President’s Ballroom is the latest addition to the food & beverage showstoppers at Hyatt Regency Cambridge. Zephyr on the Charles opened to rave reviews in 2001 with its breathtaking floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Charles River, and an eclectic, vibrant ‘small plates/big plates’ cuisine. Spinnaker, the region’s only revolving rooftop dining r