Hyatt announces the launch of its Hyatt Mobile functionality which allows guests to find and book hotels, access and modify reservations, and check in or out through any Web-enabled mobile device.

The functionality is available at hyatt.com. Guests who visit hyatt.com from a mobile device will automatically be directed to the new mobilized version of the site where they may take advantage of the following features:

• Find and book a hotel by location
• Access Hyatt special offers
• Obtain reservations with corporate or group rates
• View and change a reservation
• Web check in and check out (where available)
• Access travel tips from yatt'it, the Hyatt travel community
• View maps and directions to the property from the nearest airport

The Hyatt Mobile site also provides special features for Hyatt Gold Passport members, and includes a way for guests to join Hyatt Gold Passport, view account details and reservations, and receive exclusive Gold Passport offers. The mobile site gives guests full access to information on all Hyatt hotel and resort locations worldwide.

"Our new Hyatt Mobile functionality provides access to all the tools and content our guests need to interact with Hyatt when they do not have access to a computer. Many of our guests live on-the-go lifestyles and are technologically on all the time. They are accustomed to being able to manage their schedules and travel using mobile devices so we wanted to provide them with another convenient way to interact with Hyatt," said Lynda Bott, director, Hyatt Brand Websites, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. "This new functionality, available worldwide, will allow our guests to quickly and easily find and book their next trip to a Hyatt property, whether they plan it in advance or require a last minute reservation."

Later this month, mobile versions will also be available for Hyatt Place hotels at hyattplace.com and Hyatt Summerfield Suites hotels at hyattsummerfieldsuites.com. The Andaz and Park Hyatt brand mobile sites are live at andaz.com and parkhyatt.com.

The Hyatt Mobile site is powered by Usablenet, a mobile partner for leading brands representing numerous industries including travel, transportation, retail, and automotive. Usablenet Mobile is a fully managed service that leverages the features and functionality of a company's existing Web site and extends it to all mobile devices worldwide.