Hyatt Hotels Announces Plans for First JdV by Hotel in the UK

CHICAGO (September 10, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with an affiliate of CL Capital for Oxford Witney Hotel. The 130-room hotel will be operated by InnPractice and is expected to join the JdV by Hyatt brand portfolio by the end of 2026, marking the brand's debut in the United Kingdom.

Located within walking distance to Witney's historical center, approximately 15 miles west of Oxford and within reach of the Cotswolds, the hotel is undergoing an extensive transformation designed to reflect the character and heritage of its surroundings. The hotel's guest experience and interiors will draw inspiration from Witney's longstanding wool-making heritage, the hand-made spirit of the Arts & Crafts movement and a local sense of place, woven throughout the interior design.

The planned addition of Oxford Witney Hotel to the JdV by Hyatt brand portfolio will introduce an upscale lifestyle hotel designed to connect guests with the local community and character of Witney and the wider Oxfordshire and Cotswolds regions.

The hotel will feature 130 guestrooms, a restaurant and bar, both sourcing produce from local suppliers, and 1,205 sqft of flexible meetings and events facilities, with the ability to host up to 90 guests.

Rooted in Witney

As the largest market town in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Witney offers a distinctive setting for the first JdV by Hyatt hotel in the UK. Its location provides access to both the university city of Oxford and the wider Cotswolds, creating a base for guests looking to experience the culture and character of the region.

Oxford Witney Hotel offers a lively, well-connected base for experiencing Oxfordshire. Guests can browse Witney's twice-weekly market, independent shops and local food scene, catch live music, theatre, comedy or talks at the Corn Exchange - a 19th-century arts venue in Market Square - or discover nearby Cogges Manor Farm, a Downton Abbey filming location. Walkers and nature lovers can follow the River Windrush to Witney Lake and Country Park or plan day trips to Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Minster Lovell Hall and the villages and landscapes of the surrounding Cotswolds.

"Bringing the JdV by Hyatt brand to the UK will be an important milestone for the brand and a natural fit for Witney - a destination with a strong identity and sense of place," said Anna Corkill, RVP Development UK & Ireland, Hyatt. "Together with CL Capital and InnPractice, we are creating a hotel that reflects the character of the local community while giving guests a distinctive new way to experience Oxfordshire."

"This is a landmark moment for both InnPractice and for the JdV by Hyatt brand's upcoming arrival in the UK," said Graham Norris, Managing Partner at InnPractice. "Oxford Witney Hotel is a compelling setting for the brand's debut: a characterful market town with its own identity, strong connections to Oxford and the Cotswolds, and real potential to become part of the local social fabric."

InnPractice has been appointed by CL Capital to operate the hotel following its expected transition to the JdV by Hyatt brand. The company works with hotel owners, investors, global brands and independent hotels to create high-performing hospitality businesses through operational leadership, commercial expertise, technology and a trusted collective of specialist partners.

Additional details regarding the hotel's opening will be announced as the project progresses.

The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

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About JdV by Hyatt

The JdV by Hyatt brand offers a collection of independent hotels that exhibit personality and joy. True to its namesake, joie de vivre, the properties are vibrant reflections of their surroundings, inviting guests to embrace discovery in their travels. Enjoy World of Hyatt benefits with eligible stays at JdV by Hyatt hotels - discover more here.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2026, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, includingAndaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX®, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, includingZoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas; the Classics Portfolio, includingGrand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, includingCaption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios®, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visitwww.hyatt.com.

About InnPractice

InnPractice unites hospitality experts to deliver high-performance solutions for hotel owners and investors. From global brands to boutique independents, InnPractice partners with clients to create value and drive exceptional results through innovative tools, operational excellence and industry-leading expertise.

At the core of its offer is InnSights, InnPractice's proprietary platform that gives owners a single view of financial, operational and guest experience performance. InnPractice is supported by a collective of trusted partners in ESG, asset management, procurement, marketing and guest experience, alongside a wider network of specialists in finance, commercial strategy, operations and high-performance coaching.

For more information, please visit innpractice.com

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