BEST Western International has announced the opening of its first property in the Saudi Arabian Holy City of Makkah.
Located in the cultural centre of Makkah (also known as Mecca), just a few minutes’ drive from the Holy Mosque, Best Western Plus Bakkah Awan Hotel is ideally situated for the millions of travellers visiting the city for the two annual pilgrimages, the Hajj and Umrah.
The hotel features a range of facilities including a restaurant, coffee shop, kid’s club and business centre. There is also a shuttle bus service offering transfers to the Holy Mosque. It features 152 rooms, all come equipped with modern amenities such as cable television, coffee and tea making facilities, safes and refrigerators. Several adjoining rooms are available for larger groups and families, and internet is free in all areas of the hotel.
The opening of the new hotel marks the latest phase of the company’s rapid expansion in the Middle East. Last year Best Western launched hotels in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Jordan, and this year the company made its debut in Kuwait.
By the end of 2015, Best Western plans to be operating at least 3,600 hotel rooms across 22 properties in eight Middle Eastern countries.