The Kertel Suites in Kinshasa marks Aleph Hospitality, Dubai-based independent hotel management company, first entry into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Aleph Hospitality has signed a management contract with Congo-based Sokerico Group to operate Kertel Suites in Kinshasa. The boutique property, which is currently under development, is set to open during the first quarter of 2023.
Located in the capital Kinshasa, in the heart of Gombe, a flourishing business centre and embassies area, Kertel Suites offers its all-suites accommodations and state of the art food and beverage offerings.
The premium hotel is positioned as approachable luxury for a corporate lifestyle. Leisure facilities include an upscale rooftop resto-bar and a French bakery-bistro, a roof swimming pool, fully equipped gym and spa as well as three banquet halls.
We are thrilled to have been entrusted with the management of Kertel Suites in Kinshasa and we are excited to be operating our first property in Africa’s largest city. It’s an interesting time to secure a presence in the heart of Africa, as The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently investing in the hospitality sector, restoring historical sites and strengthening sustainability within their ecosystem. The development is quite unique in its location, and we look forward to bringing next-level hospitality experiences to the heart of Gombe.
Bani Haddad, Founder and Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality
The opening of Kertel Suites in Kinshasa will create vast job opportunities for Congolese residents to become part of Aleph’s rapidly growing hospitality group. Our plan is to help accelerate an increase in tourism in the country and position Kinshasa as a destination with superb hospitality services.
Ritesh Hemnani and Kenny Rawtani, owners of Sokerico Group and developer of the project
Aleph Hospitality’s portfolio now covers 12 properties across eight countries on the African continent. The company has targeted 50 hotels in the Middle East and Africa by 2026, by managing hotels directly for owners, either on a franchise basis for branded properties or as a white label operator for independently branded hotels.
