First Hyatt Regency hotel opens in the heart of Riyadh
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt
Regency Riyadh Olaya, the first Hyatt Regency hotel to open in
Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Developed by
Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment, Hyatt Regency
Riyadh Olaya is the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in the KSA,
joining Park
Hyatt Jeddah Marina, Club and Spa and Hyatt
Regency Makkah Jabal Omar.
“We are delighted to announce the opening of the first Hyatt-branded
hotel in the capital of Riyadh. We are confident that the globally
recognized Hyatt Regency brand will resonate with business and leisure
travelers visiting Riyadh,” said Peter Fulton, group president – Europe,
Africa and Middle East, Hyatt. “Along with Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co.
for Commercial Investment, we look forward to expanding Hyatt’s brand
presence throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has been designed to connect today’s
travelers to who and what matters most. With its prime location in
Olaya, a growing financial district in Riyadh, the hotel is in close
proximity to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and the Riyadh
International Convention & Exhibition Center, and is a less than
40-minute drive to King Khalid International Airport.
“We are honored to work with Hyatt to open the first Hyatt Regency hotel
in Riyadh,” said Abdul Aziz Al-Swailem, President & CEO, Mohammed A.
Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment. “As a company with extensive
experience and depth of knowledge in design-build, we believe the
opening of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has been designed to provide
superior facilities and authentic service that cater to business
travelers, leisure guests and groups of all sizes.”
Guestrooms and Suites
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya offers 261 spacious guestrooms, including 40
suites, spread across 28 floors. All guestrooms and suites feature
panoramic views of the vibrant city of Riyadh, and incorporate subtle
local touches and design elements, including patterned leather panels
that are embroidered with a contemporary interpretation of a middle
eastern mashrabiya motif.
Located on the 26th floor with spectacular views, the hotel’s
Regency Club offers guests exclusive services, including complimentary
internet access, use of the lounge meeting room, breakfast, afternoon
tea, and evening beverages with hors d'oeuvres.
Authentic Culinary Experiences
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya features a wide range of culinary experiences
that meet guests’ diverse needs and preferences. The hotel offers Fifty
Sixth Avenue Diner, a lively restaurant perfect for family dinner or
lunch with friends, which features a mixture of well-known American
comfort food as well as traditional favorites from various regions of
the United States. Additionally, the hotel offers Azure,
a contemporary dining destination that offers Aegean cuisine from Greece
and Turkey with an open-kitchen concept and a wood-fired oven and
charcoal grill.
Meetings and Events
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya offers more than 10,700 square feet (1,000
square meters) of extensive conference and banquet facilities, including
the Al Loulou’a Ballroom, which can be divided up into three separate
rooms and seat up to 500 people theater-style. With nine flexible event
venues, the hotel is the perfect venue for a variety of events such as
weddings, social banquets, exhibitions, meetings, and conferences.
Wellness and Relaxation
Guests are invited to recharge in the hotel’s Sokoun Spa, which offers
four treatment rooms and a variety of wellness services, including
relaxation massages and therapeutic body treatments. A traditional
Moroccan Hammam invites guests to unwind from the day's stress with a
cleansing steam. The hotel also features fitness facilities, an indoor
swimming pool, a multi-purpose sports court, and a Camp Hyatt kid’s club.
“Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya is set to become the ideal place for both
business and leisure travelers in the Kingdom’s vibrant capital with its
authentic specialty restaurants and extensive conference and banquet
facilities,” said General Manager Nizar Weshah.
For more information, please visit riyadholaya.regency.hyatt.com.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
About Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment
Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment is a general
investment company specializing in the field of construction, as well as
in the hospitality industry. Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial
Investment quickly became one of the leading companies in this field and
played a major role in constructing and developing infrastructure
projects across the KSA. For more information, please visit www.alswailem.sa.
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and
what matters most to them. More than 160 conveniently located Hyatt
Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world
serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient
business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a
one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their
fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of
services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax;
notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate;
and expert event planners who can take care of every detail. For more
information, please visit www.hyattregency.com.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a portfolio of 12 premier brands and 679
properties in 54 countries, as of September 30, 2016. The Company's
purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its
business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to create value
for shareholders, build relationships with guests and attract the best
colleagues in the industry. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own,
operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels,
resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including
under the Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt
Regency®, Hyatt®, Andaz®, Hyatt
Centric®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt™, Hyatt
Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt
Zilara™ and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and
have locations on six continents. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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