STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Majid Al Futtaim, leader in shopping malls, retail and entertainment for the Middle East and North Africa, recently celebrated the opening of The Westin Bahrain City Centre and Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre. Located in the heart of Manama, the two hotels mark Starwood’s launch of Westin and Le Meridien brands in the country, adding 460 rooms to the group’s portfolio in Bahrain.
“We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with Majid Al Futtaim as we debut our Westin and Le Méridien brands in Bahrain,” said Guido de Wilde, senior vice-president, regional director, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East. “We look forward to introducing Westin’s winning approach to well-being and Le Méridien’s contemporary lifestyle approach through the arts, culture and cuisine to the local community and international travellers to Manama.” THE WESTIN BAHRAIN CITY CENTREThe Westin Bahrain City Centre features 200 spacious guest rooms and suites, including its signature one-bedroom Royal Suite. For a truly revitalising experience, each room includes the signature Westin Heavenly Bed, featuring lush sheets, down cushioning and a patented pillow-top mattress, a Heavenly Bath with an invigorating Heavenly Shower, and White Tea by Westin bath amenities. Guests staying on the Executive Club Floors will have exclusive access to the Westin Club along with complimentary breakfast, evening snacks and beverages.The hotel features a diverse variety of food and beverage outlets, including an upscale Parisian-style venue, Boudoir; the all-day dining Saveur with open-concept cooking stations; Nasmat Restaurant & Lounge offering Mediterranean delicacies by the pool; Mezzanine Lounge, a comfortable dining setting with private pods for intimate gatherings; and a boutique café, T-Spoon, serving the finest selection of tea and coffee from across the globe with an array of savories and handcrafted bakes. The hotel also features the brand’s SuperfoodsRX menu designed to treat guests to exceptional food combinations rich in nutrients, antioxidants and flavour. LE MЀRIDIEN BAHRAIN CITY CENTRELe Méridien Bahrain City Centre offers 260 contemporary guest rooms and suites, all outfitted with the signature Le Méridien Bed. The presidential suite, Pearl Suite, offers a spacious master bedroom, separate living room with a dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette. The hotel serves authentic Arabic cuisine at Baharat where diners can enjoy the open-air terrace and live entertainment. The trendy Bizarre Lounge presents an element of discovery as it transforms from a lounge in the day to a vibrant night-time venue. For those who prefer a more exclusive setting, Le Méridien Club Lounge offers hearty breakfasts, evening hors d’oeuvres and a selection of beverages. By year end, the hotel will launch the brand’s signature Le Méridien Hub.