Marriott International has signed an agreement with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to open eight hotels in the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, these anticipated projects will add nearly 4,400 rooms in the location.
Located in close proximity to the Prophet’s Mosque, Al Masjid An Nabawi, the planned properties will be part of the Rua Al Madinah Project. The anticipated openings will feature approximately 4,400 rooms across eight of the company’s brands: The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott.
The eight planned properties include The Ritz-Carlton, Rua Al Madinah which is slated to offer 151 rooms and suites including a signature Ritz-Carlton suite, multiple dining concepts, a 500-sqm ballroom, an expansive fitness centre and Ritz Kids space.
JW Marriott Rua Al Madinah is anticipated to feature 252 guestrooms and suites along with multiple dining concepts, a fitness centre and meeting room facilities.
Plans for Madinah Marriott Hotel Rua Al Madinah include 450 guest rooms and suites in addition to dining, recreation, and meeting facilities.
Le Méridien Rua Al Madinah is expected to feature 533 guest rooms and suites, and three dining concepts alongside recreation and meeting facilities.
The Westin Rua Al Madinah is anticipated to comprise 361 rooms and suites, three dining outlets, a fitness centre, a kids club, and meeting facilities.
Four Points by Sheraton Rua Al Madinah anticipates 777 rooms and apartments, two all-day dining concepts, spacious meeting facilities, and a fitness centre.
Aloft Rua Al Madinah and Courtyard by Marriott Rua Al Madinah are expected to offer a combined 1,810 rooms and suites, 1,100 sqm of meeting space facilities, and multiple dining and recreation offerings.
There is a strong demand for high-quality hotel accommodation in Madinah and we are delighted to work with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to support the enhancement and diversification of the city’s hospitality landscape. This multi-deal agreement also strengthens our footprint in Saudi Arabia where we continue to see strong growth momentum in line with the Kingdom’s vision for its tourism sector.
Satya Anand, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International
The expected openings in Madinah are part of Marriott International’s commitment to the growth of the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia where the company’s current portfolio encompasses 36 properties and more than 10,000 rooms across 11 of its brands.
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