STARWOOD is to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia with the opening of two new hotels, adding more than 450 rooms in the city of Madinah.
Owned by Saudi Brothers Commercial Company, the Sheraton Madinah Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Madinah are both scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Starwood’s continued expansion throughout Saudi Arabia underlines its commitment to continued growth in the region. This beautiful city is rich in culture and history and Starwood says it is confident the facilities and services offered by its new hotels will be appreciated by the pilgrims visiting the Holy City.
Situated in the heart of the Holy City, both the Sheraton Madinah and the Four Points by Sheraton Madinah are only 150 m from the Prophet’s Mosque, ensuring maximum convenience for hotel guests.
The Sheraton Madinah guest rooms will also feature views of the Prophet’s Mosque and plaza and the central location will enable easy access to the Jannat al-Baqi (Garden of Heaven), one of the focal areas during the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage.
The new Sheraton Madinah Hotel will comprise 297 rooms, all with SweetSleeper beds, an all-day dining restaurant, Sheraton Fitness programme with core performance, Sheraton Club rooms and lounge and a meeting room. The hotel will also feature Sheraton’s signature Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft.
Located nextdoor, the new Four Points by Sheraton Madinah will have 178 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, fitness centre and a business centre. The hotel will also feature all the brand’s signature elements, including the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed and free Wi-Fi access in public areas.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts currently operates 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia under the Sheraton, Westin and Le Meridien brands. The Sheraton Madinah Hotel will be the group’s fourth Sheraton in the country and the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Madinah will mark the debut of the brand in Saudi Arabia with Four Points properties in Jeddah and Al Khobar currently under development.