Hyatt is opening its first branded hotel in Bulgaria, the Hyatt Regency sofia, in 2018.

Located in the heart of the Bulgarian capital on Vasil Levski Square, it will be situated a short distance from the National Assembly, which houses the country’s parliament, as well as many of Bulgaria’s cultural institutions and tourist attractions, including the Monument to Vasil Levski, Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski, National Academy of Arts, SS Cyril and Methodius National Library, and Sofia University.

The 190-bedroom hotel will include a fitness centre and spa to feature a gym, indoor swimming pool, thermal area with various saunas, and treatment rooms covering an area of around 500sq m (5,382sq ft).

“Hyatt Regency Sofia will be designed to foster connections and serve as a dynamic, energising place where guests can collaborate, share and find inspiration,” said Peter Norman, senior vice president, acquisitions and development – Europe, Africa and Middle East for Hyatt.

“We are confident that the globally recognised Hyatt Regency brand will resonate with the growing base of business and leisure travellers visiting the country.”