The Waterfront Hotel in Jack London Square, Oakland, will close after 35 years of operation, affecting tourist accommodation options. Hyatt Corp. announced that it would not honor reservations past January 31 and is working to notify affected guests. Local business owner Derreck Johnson described the closure as disappointing yet understandable due to decreased foot traffic. City Council member Loren Taylor called the development frustrating, urging efforts to revitalize the area. However, Visit Oakland CEO Peter Gamez expressed optimism for future recovery, citing recent developments in the area and upcoming events that may attract visitors.
The Waterfront Hotel, a staple of Jack London Square for over three decades, will close its doors, leaving tourists without accommodations in the area.
Derreck Johnson expressed disappointment at the hotel’s closing, seeing it as part of broader trends affecting local businesses, yet remaining optimistic about the area’s potential for recovery.
Loren Taylor emphasized frustration over the hotel closure, advocating for proactive efforts to rejuvenate the local economy and fill vacant spaces.
Peter Gamez expressed confidence in Oakland's recovery, citing new business openings and events as signs of a positive turnaround for the hotel and the square.
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