RAMEE Group’s first five-star property in Bahrain’s Seef District has begun welcoming guests after its ‘soft’ opening on the first day of Eid.
The 24-storey Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa is claimed to be the tallest five-star hotel in the Kingdom. The $53 million “Luxury by Ramee” property joins the regional group’s bouquet of more than 35 hotels and apartment hotels in the GCC and India.
The hotel features 12 two-bedroom Ambassador suites, 18 one-bedroom contemporary Grand Suites; and 110 spacious Deluxe Rooms that are 54 sq m in size and feature floor-to-ceiling windows.
Speaking on the design concept of the hotel, Shantaram Shetty, Group general manager, says: “The predominant theme in the hotel is ‘nature’. It makes use of natural lighting wherever possible; wood is used extensively in the property, and mild colours have been chosen to be in harmony with the environment.”
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In a unique attempt to promote Bahrain’s natural heritage, posters of the prominent landmark, the ‘Tree of Life’ have been placed throughout the hotel’s corridors, lobbies and rooms. Serviced by 10 lifts, the hotel provides direct access to some of its premier facilities from the grand lobby.
The hotel will house three Club floors, 800 sq m of conference/banqueting facilities; a floor of recreation facilities including a spa, a swimming pool and a fully-equipped gym; and space for 180 cars across three basement levels. The 5,000 sq ft spa features 12 plus treatment rooms with a wide choice of treatments.
Dining options at the hotel include the all-day dining Lemon Tree restaurant; the Rialto, an authentic Italian restaurant; Rasoi, the Indian restaurant with live Gazal music; Ruka, the Japanese restaurant on the 24th floor with spectacular views of the Manama skyline; Tea Garden, a specialist tea lounge; and the Red Lions sports bar. Final touches are also being put on the Ibrida Club.