AccorHotels Middle East, a leading hotel operator, continues to expand its portfolio in the region with the addition of the Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar, its fifth property in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and 15th to open in the kingdom.

The group has an additional 28 hotels in development across the kingdom, which puts its total number of properties in Saudi Arabia, in operation and under development, at 43.

Christophe Landais, chief operating officer of AccorHotels Middle East, said: “This successful opening underscores the strong opportunity for hospitality in Saudi Arabia, especially in the midscale range which continues to be undersupplied. Our second Suite Novotel in Riyadh – following Suite Novotel Riyadh Olaya – also serves to demonstrate our commitment to this important, fast-growing market. In Riyadh, we now have five operational hotels and five more in development. This brings us close to 2,000 rooms in Riyadh alone and more than 12,500 across the kingdom in total.”

Located next to iconic landmarks such as Al Anoud Tower, Al Akaria Shopping Mall, Faisaliah Tower and Kingdom Tower, the Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar is within walking distance of the popular Olaya business and shopping district at the heart of the Saudi Arabian capital. The hotel offers convenient access to Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, nearby commercial areas, diplomatic headquarters and government offices.

Suite Novotel is an international AccorHotels midscale brand built on the concept of contemporary elegance. Guests at the Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar can choose between 88 spacious suites furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Riyadh and the iconic Kingdom Centre. The hotel is targeting short and long stay clientele and its suites are designed as modular and flexible so that the space can be adjusted to suit the specific needs of business and leisure travellers.

The Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar’s business centre delivers multi-function meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, fit for up to 60 people. Sports and leisure facilities are also available, including a fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, kids play room, pool and tennis tables.

Regional cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner at The Dunes restaurant, which has a modern decor and glass windows offering views of the Kingdom Tower. The hotel is also home to Café Gourmand, a stylish all-day coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating.

As with all AccorHotels properties in the region, Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar is committed to the group’s Planet 21 sustainability programme and its seven pillars (health, nature, carbon, innovation, local development, employment and dialogue) which are backed by 21 measurable commitments.

AccorHotels currently operates 71 hotels in the Middle East, encompassing over 17,300 rooms across the luxury to economy segments. The group has another 42 hotels under development in the region, bringing its total number of properties in operation and under development to 113. – TradeArabia News Service