Swiss International has announced the opening of Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan in Riyadh, which is expected to start its operations from August 1, 2017.
Swiss International has announced the opening of Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan in Riyadh, which is expected to start its operations from August 1, 2017.Early this year, Swiss International made its entry in Riyadh with Swiss International Royal Hotel. Three additional hotels are opening in Saudi Arabia before end of September: Swiss International Residence Jeddah Airport, Swiss International Boutique Saif Ð Al Rass,Êand Swiss International Tabuk.
This already forms presence of Swiss International in some of the major cities of Saudi Arabia Ð Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The new facility’s location at the Olaya District, also known as the commercial heart of the city serves as a huge advantage point for the brand as it draws not only the travelers interested in business but also the shopaholics interested in luxury shopping allowing a larger influx of guests to the property.
The state of the art property is consisting of 80 rooms with 20 standard rooms and 60 suites equipped with all upscale amenities.
Saudi Arabia local attractions such as the Kingdom Tower andÊthe Riyadh Gallery are very close to the hotel. Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, affordable rooms and other amenities one explore the city at ease. Swiss International’s partner in the Middle-East, Hospitality Development Group (also known as Swiss International Middle-East) from Dammam will operate the hotel.
ÒIt is overwhelming to see Swiss International brand grow in the country,Ó said Henri W.R Kennedie, Chairman and CEO of Swiss International, speaking about the new hotel opening. ÒThis exemplifies the commitment and cooperation from our partners. We are pleased to have collaborated with Al Shiha Group and we look forward to working on the upcoming developments.
ÒWe aim to capture maximum number of cities in Saudi Arabia within the nextÊthree years, which includes the holy cities Makkah and Madina.
ÒWe are glad that we have managed to expand rapidly in Saudi Arabia,” saidÊNaji Al Shiha, CEO of Swiss International Middle East.Ê”We currently have 19 hotels under Swiss International’s portfolio in Middle East, out of whichÊfive are already operational.Ó
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