Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana hotel to open in Riyadh before the end of May 2016

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, announced that the preparations are underway in full swing for the opening of Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana, the group’s second property to open in Saudi Arabia before the end of May.

In this occasion, Mr. Omer Kaddouri, President & CEO of Rotana said: “Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana is the first of the new hotels we plan to open in Riyadh and the Kindgom this year. As a 5-star hotel, it will be a significant addition to the range of top level properties in the Kingdom’s capital.”

With its contemporary design, the hotel offers 236 splendid rooms and suites spread over eight floors ranging from classic rooms to royal suites in addition to the Club Rotana, which is specifically designed to meet the needs of the business traveller.

Pierre Zayoun, who was appointed as General Manager of the new Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana, has been in the hospitality industry for more than two decades. Providing his comment, Zayoun said: “I am thrilled at being GM of this superb new hotel and looking forward to bringing the incomparable Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana experience to Riyadh. We are confident that we are going to attract the most distinguished clientele, as well as residents of the Kingdom’s capital who come to enjoy the fine dining for which Rotana is renowned.”

Centrally located on the fashionable Olaya Street, Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana is surrounded by shopping districts and is only a short 20-minute drive from Riyadh International Airport. 

The hotel offers luxurious restaurants and lounges, each with its own unique style; ensuring guests enjoy an exquisite dining experience without ever needing to step outside the property. With its multi-functional venues, inclusive of nine meeting rooms and a spacious ballroom, Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana is fully equipped to host events ranging from lavish weddings to major conferences and exhibitions.

For those looking to stay fit while on vacation or a business visit, the hotel’s Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club offers a full range of cardiovascular equipment and a free weight training area as well as sessions with a personal trainer upon request. Additionally, guests may relax and rejuvenate with the available expert massage therapists, sauna and steam rooms.

Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana also incorporates exclusive fully furnished offices which are available for rent.  

Concluding his comments, Kaddouri’s said: “In line with the government’s aim to develop a robust tourism industry as a key sector in the Kingdom’s economic diversification, Rotana plans to open six new hotels in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al Khobar this year, which will create opportunities for more than 1000 Saudis.