Mövenpick
Hotel Riyadh has opened its doors, marking the hospitality firm’s first
property in the Saudi capital and its 10th in the kingdom.
Dubai (United Arab Emirates), 31 August 2015:
The brand new Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh is officially open, marking the
debut of the Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts brand in Saudi Arabia’s
dynamic capital city.
The hotly
anticipated five-star property, the result of a SAR 800 million
(US$213.2 million) investment, features 438 luxury rooms and suites and
commands a prime location, based in the business district on King Fahad
Road opposite the Ministry of Interior and just 30 minutes from Riyadh’s
King Khalid International Airport.
To mark the
occasion, a high-profile celebration took place at the property under
the patronage of HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the
Governor of Riyadh, which was attended by many of the city’s prominent
business leaders.
“We are thrilled
to be opening the first Mövenpick hotel in Saudi’s vibrant capital,
which also marks another major milestone as our 10th property in the
kingdom,” said Andreas Mattmüller, Chief Operating Officer, Mövenpick
Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Asia.
““We have always
felt a strong connection with the Riyadh community and are delighted
now to have the opportunity to welcome guests to our fantastic new
property, offering them our warm hospitality and a host of modern
facilities, from the spectacular ballroom to signature dining
experiences.”
Residents and
guests alike will be tempted to savour Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh’s gourmet
cuisine, with restaurants including Acacia by Pierre Gagnaire, the
highly acclaimed French Michelin-starred chef, Naya serving Modern
Lebanese cuisine, authentic Indian restaurant Anardana, and all-day
dining outlet Horizon. For a drink or light snack, the Rotunda lobby
lounge is expected to fast gain local notoriety.
The hotel also
caters to the particular needs of women guests, teaming up with famous
beautician Joelle Mardini to create its all-female Aurora Spa by Joelle.
Additional property features include the Rio Health Club with modern fitness equipment, massage rooms, sauna, ice room and pool; 12 meeting venues including a 1,200-square-metre Grand Ballroom; and a Kids Club.
Additional property features include the Rio Health Club with modern fitness equipment, massage rooms, sauna, ice room and pool; 12 meeting venues including a 1,200-square-metre Grand Ballroom; and a Kids Club.
“There will
always be something new, lively and interesting happening at Mövenpick
Hotel Riyadh,” said General Manager Philippe Bonnot. “The property is
destined to become a local landmark.”
Mr. Mohamed Bin
Dawood, the CEO of Manafea Holding Co., which owns Mövenpick Hotel
Riyadh, said the company’s partnership with Mövenpick Hotels &
Resorts was a “winning formula”.
“Together we
have created a distinctive hotel that will mark a new era for Riyadh,
introducing a new style of hospitality and service the local market will
highly appreciate,” he said.
Mövenpick Hotel
Riyadh’s debut marks another step towards Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
achieving its goal to operate at least 15 properties across Saudi
Arabia by 2020. This latest hotel opening boosts the hospitality firm’s
inventory to 3,894 rooms kingdom wide.
More information available at www.moevenpick-hotels.com/
