Lights, camera, check-in: Hyatt Regency Greenwich has announced the Thursday, July 10, opening of Townsend Cinema by Monoplex, combining the intimacy of home theaters and the old-fashioned movie house with the modernity of the multiplex.
The new 40-seat theater offers hotel guests and the public an elevated way to enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbuster movies, as well as host private events and intimate gatherings – without leaving the hotel. Townsend Cinema, Greenwich’s only movie theater, will screen films seven days a week, offering two showings Mondays through Thursdays and four to five showings Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Located just off the hotel’s newly renovated atrium-style lobby, the theater pairs new releases with oversize, heated recliners, plush drapery and ambient lighting to create a lounge-like atmosphere. Before the show, guests can enjoy a curated selection of gourmet grab-and-go items from Glenna’s Café steps from the theater entrance. Alternatively, dinner and drinks are available at the moonlit Townsend Bar, led by executive chef Joe D’Agostino. Soon the theater will offer in-seat handcrafted cocktails, a curated selection of beer and wine, signature popcorn flavors and gourmet bites to enhance the cinematic experience. Specialty cocktails inspired by each movie will also be available for guests to enjoy.
“Townsend is a thoughtfully designed, softly lit space that blends warmth and sophistication,” said Shawn Nayyar, general manager of Hyatt Regency Greenwich. “With plush seating and a calming palette, the atmosphere feels both inviting and elevated. Every detail — from the ambient lighting to the artful décor — encourages connection, comfort and a sense of quiet exclusivity. With the latest releases, world-class cinema technology and a luxe lounge feel, the cinema reimagines what entertainment can look like in the hospitality space. We know Townsend will become a centerpiece for connection and entertainment as it will be perfect for a private movie screening, cozy weekend date night, corporate event or social gathering.”
The cinematic space was made possible in partnership with Seoul-based Monoplex, a global leader in bespoke hotel theater installations that has chosen the Hyatt Regency Greenwich for its first American venture. Monoplex invites guests to experience movies in a state-of-the-art environment with crystal-clear screens and Dolby 7.1 surround sound.
“We are proud to partner with Hyatt Regency Greenwich and (owner) Trinity Investments to bring the Monoplex premium cinema experience to life in Greenwich,” said Ray Seok, founder and CEO of RNR Cinematic Universe, Monoplex’s parent company. “Townsend Cinema represents our shared vision to transform underutilized spaces into a vibrant amenity that elevates the guest experience and invites the local community in.”
Once home to Condé Nast publishing, Hyatt Regency Greenwich is located in the heart of Greenwich’s Old Greenwich section. The historic 374-room property recently completed a comprehensive $40 million renovation, including enhancements to the common spaces, guest rooms and suites, along with the aforementioned atrium lobby, designed to reflect the rich history and culture of New England.
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