RIYADH — Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East and Africa (MEA) has opened Copthorne Hotel Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on King Fahd Road. The 4 star hotel is located close to major government offices and to the city’s business district. The first Copthorne hotel to open in Saudi Arabia, the opening signals the start of significant growth for the brand across the Middle East.
The newly opened hotel features 143 rooms and suites each with stylish design and facilities including 8 meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and three food & beverage outlets including all day dining restaurant, lobby café and Terrace. The hotel is less than 35 minutes drive from King Khalid International Airport, offering excellent international and domestic connections.
Ahmed Serafi, General Manager of Copthorne Hotel Riyadh, said “we are excited to open our first hotel in the commercial hub and capital Riyadh. It is our sixth opening in Saudi Arabia and is just the beginning of an extensive expansion across the Kingdom; we are pleased to be forging ahead with rapid expansion in Saudi Arabia.”
“We are confident that the Copthorne Hotel Riyadh will be a great addition to the capital’s hospitality offering, addressing the undersupply of midscale hotels and providing a practical alternative for business travellers. We anticipate a strong demand from the corporate segment due its excellent location and the hotel’s facilities.”
The hotel has a spacious contemporary restaurant offering a menu of international cuisines, while Brewstars is the hotel’s urban café, perfect for a business meeting or to relax with its fine selection of teas, coffee and pastries.
Many of Riyadh’s most prominent attractions are located close to Copthorne Hotel Riyadh including Al Faisaliyah Centre, The Kingdom and shopping malls.
The opening of Copthorne Hotel Riyadh closely follows the launch of the Group’s wider strategic plan to expand to open over 20 hotels across the Kingdom within the next five years, reinforcing its position as the fastest growing hotel operator in Saudi Arabia. — SG
