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Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Set to Make Bahrain Debut
Hilton (NYSE: HLT)
and Al Sorouh Hospitality Development Real Estate today announced the signing
of Waldorf Astoria Bahrain Bay in the heart of Manama, marking the brand’s
debut in Bahrain. The landmark signing will bring Waldorf Astoria’s signature
service and sophisticated accommodations to Bahrain Bay, one of the capital’s
most exclusive districts.
Waldorf
Astoria Bahrain Bay will be located next to The Avenues - Bahrain, a premier
waterfront shopping and leisure destination which includes a mix of luxury
retail, high-street shopping and entertainment areas. It will also be in close
proximity to Bahrain Financial Harbour, the country’s main commercial district,
and will have easy access to the highways which connect Bahrain to Saudi
Arabia.
Chris
Nassetta, president & CEO, Hilton, said, "We are thrilled to expand
our partnership with Mr. Mohammed Alshaya, his team and Al Sorouh Hospitality
Development Real Estate to introduce Waldorf Astoria to Bahrain for the first
time. As Bahrain continues to grow and diversify its tourism offerings, we see
tremendous opportunities to expand our portfolio. Waldorf Astoria Bahrain Bay
will embody the luxury and excellence that travelers expect from our globally
renowned brand. We eagerly anticipate the opening of this magnificent new
property in the coming years."
A
refined haven in the heart of the city, Waldorf Astoria Bahrain Bay will
feature 120 elegantly designed rooms and apartments. Continuing the brand’s
globally renowned seamless service, each guest will be assigned a Personal
Concierge who will meticulously attend to every detail of their stay from
pre-arrival to post-departure.
Building
on Waldorf Astoria’s legacy of culinary excellence, the hotel will offer a
carefully curated range of food and beverage options including a brasserie, a
specialty rooftop bar and the brand’s famed Peacock Alley. The property will
also feature elevated amenities including two pools, a fitness centre, a spa
and three state-of-the-art meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology.
Mr.
Mohammed Alshaya, chairman, Al Sorouh Hospitality Development Real Estate,
said, “We are pleased to once again partner with Hilton to bring Waldorf
Astoria’s iconic hospitality to the region. Waldorf Astoria Bahrain Bay will be
part of Phase 2 extension of The Avenues – Bahrain and will play a key role as
we endeavour to make the development one of the most sought-after destinations
for shoppers and travellers in the country and beyond.”
The
announcement strengthens Hilton’s enduring partnership with Alshaya Group and
its affiliated companies, which already includes two hotels at The Avenues –
Kuwait, including Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, and three hotels at The Avenues –
Riyadh across a range of brands, also including Waldorf Astoria as well as
Canopy by Hilton.
Waldorf
Astoria Bahrain Bay will join three other Hilton properties currently operating
in the Kingdom. For more information about Hilton and Waldorf Astoria,
visit stories.hilton.com.
Image
Credit: © Hilton
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