McMaster University joined partners from the City of Hamilton and McMaster Innovation Park this fall to mark the official groundbreaking of a new hotel that will strengthen the university's collaborations with visiting partners in research, innovation and industry.
The event celebrated a key milestone in the continued development of McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) as a vital extension of the university's research and innovation ecosystem.
Front row, from left: Paras Dharamshi, Anil Jasuja, Arjun Jasuja, from Sigma Group; Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath; Gianni Parise, McMaster vice-president, Research; Saher Fazilat, vice-president, Operations and Finance. Back row, from left: Rishi Kothari, Kothari Group; Anita Dharamshi, Sigma Group; Trishla?Kothari, Kothari Group; Anupam Kothari, Kothari Group; McMaster Innovation Park CEO Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel.
"The hotel is key to our vision for McMaster Innovation Park a place where collaboration thrives and innovation is accelerated," said Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel, CEO of McMaster Innovation Park.
"It strengthens the Park as a global destination for research and commercialization.
"This new addition will elevate the experience for our tenants and partners, making it easier to host, engage, and build lasting relationships."
Located along Longwood Road, the future Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Hamilton McMaster Innovation Park will provide essential accommodations for visiting researchers, faculty collaborators, industry partners and academic guests.
With 162 rooms designed for both short- and long-term stays, the hotel will help strengthen the university's ability to host researchers and foster meaningful partnerships.
"This hotel is more than a building it's a catalyst for connection," said McMaster President Susan Tighe.
"It will create spaces where new relationships form, where ideas take root, and where collaborations lead to real-world solutions."
"Together, we are building a community that drives prosperity for Hamilton, Ontario and Canada."
The hotel's flexible meeting and event spaces will complement existing facilities at MIP, offering additional venues for academic conferences, research symposia, and innovation-focused gatherings.
These spaces will enhance McMaster's capacity to convene thought leaders, accelerate research commercialization, and support the university's commitment to solving real-world challenges through collaboration.
The project is being developed by the Sigma Group and Kothari Group, with an anticipated opening in fall 2026.
For more information about McMaster Innovation Park, visit mcmasterinnovationpark.ca.
