FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) \u2014\u00a0From soil to Fresno\u2019s newest hotel, the Hyatt House is open and ready for guests.<\/p>\n
\u201cFolks having a conference here in the city of Fresno or dropping off their kids on the first day of the semester, catching the Mana concert at the Save Mart Center, watching Shakira at Valley children\u2019s Stadium or watching our Bulldogs playing in the Pac-12 next season. This is going to be the place to stay,\u201d Fresno City Councilmember Tyler Maxwell said.<\/p>\n
Built in partnership with the university, the new hotel is the finishing touch for the Campus Pointe area.<\/p>\n
\u201cFresno State definitely needs something like this sooner rather than later,\u201d student Nathaniel Ramos said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, it\u2019s good to see expansion,\u201d student Giovani said.<\/p>\n
The original concept for the center was approved over 20 years ago.<\/p>\n
The first step was student housing, then came workforce and senior housing, next entertainment and finally a hotel.<\/p>\n
A key piece of economic development to complete the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has been needed for a long time, right here off the freeway the 168 right at the university center of town. This is the perfect time for this project,\u201d Scott Miller with the Fresno Chamber of Commerce said.<\/p>\n
Each aspect of Campus Pointe was built with intention and with students top of mind. Some already hired and working at the hotel.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe internship opportunities now with the hotel and the hospitality program with our Craig school of business,\u201d Debbie Astone said. \u201cI know there\u2019s going to be many partnerships and opportunities for our students to get a hands-on experience here.\u201d<\/p>\n
From the pool to the bar, event spaces and the lobby, the hotel offers a luxurious option for guests.<\/p>\n
The rooms are also unique to fit the needs of visiting families or long-term stays.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe house means that some of the rooms have kitchens in them so you can do extended stay here,\u201d Tracy Kashian said.<\/p>\n
A one-stop shop location, fostering the college town feel filled with bulldog pride.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is Fresno State Square, where you were connected to the school on the same ground and you have all these amenities here for you and your family,\u201d Kashian said.<\/p>\n
And there are still more projects in the works. The empty lot right next to the hotel is set to be an office space and have more restaurant options.<\/p>\n
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