Representatives of the King Abdullah International Foundation and Sofitel, the luxury brand of French Hotel Group Accor, have announced the signing of a management contract of a Sofitel hotel in Riyadh, set to open in 2015.
Set in an ideal location in a fast-growing area of the capital city, in close proximity of many key business drivers such as the central business district on King Fahad Road, the King Saud University and the Diplomatic Quarter, the hotel will be the perfect venue for high-end domestic and international business travellers, government officials and diplomats. The five-star luxury hotel will be the anchor point of a major complex, developed over an area of approximately 100,000 sq m. This mixed-use development will also include the headquarters of the Foundation, a mosque and a convention centre.
The Sofitel Riyadh, which is currently under construction, is expected to open by the end of 2015. Its guests will enjoy a full range of facilities that include approximately 400 rooms and suites, six food and beverage outlets, various meeting facilities, a swimming pool, a spa and additional recreational amenities.