(Long Island, NY) The Long Island Aquarium and the Hyatt Place Long Island / East End are pleased to announce they have both been awarded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2015. This award celebrates hospitality excellence worldwide and is given to accommodations, restaurants and attractions that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews. “We are thrilled to receive the Trip advisor Certificate of Excellence. We are fortunate to have our guests recognize our commitment to protecting our waters and the marine life within it, through public education,” stated Aquarium Executive Director Bryan DeLuca. Hyatt Place Long Island / East End General Manager, Steven Shauger proclaimed “we are truly honored to receive the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. It is very humbling to be commended by our guests for our commitment to provide exceptional hospitality. “
The privately-owned Long Island Aquarium, features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, numerous touch tanks, butterflies from all over the world, and more than 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including Shark Dive, Penguin Encounter, Pirate Snorkel, Shark Keeper, and more! Located in Riverhead, on the east end of Long Island, guests are encouraged to learn about what lives within the local waters, with exhibits showcasing local flora and fauna, as well as exotic, tropical displays.
The waterfront Hyatt Place Long Island/East End features 100 state-of-the-art suites that offer water views, a 24-hour fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a new seasonal poolside bar & grill, and more; including free Wi-Fi access, a fitness center, a coffee and wine bar serving Starbucks® specialty coffees and premium wine, beer, and spirits, along with freshly made sandwiches and salads around the clock, in addition to the free continental breakfast served daily.
Located adjacent to Long Island Aquarium and Atlantis Banquets & Events, home of the Sea Star Ballroom, the property offers eleven meeting spaces, with more than 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting, conference, banquet, and event space.
