IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement
with Morina Development & Investment to introduce Cantonal Hotel Riyadh
Noted Collection by IHG, marking the brand’s debut in the Middle East.
Launched recently as IHG’s 21st brand, Noted Collection is a
premium portfolio of independent hotels focused on distinctive properties with
strong local character and stories to share.
The brand gives hotel owners access to IHG’s global
commercial platforms and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme while retaining each
property’s individuality.
Set to open by the end of 2026 following a conversion, the
107-key Cantonal Hotel Riyadh will be located in Al Olaya, one of Riyadh’s
leading commercial districts.
The hotel will be close to Kingdom Centre Tower and Al
Faisaliah Tower, as well as the King Abdullah Financial District and other
major business and lifestyle destinations.
King Khalid International Airport will be approximately 30
minutes away.
The hotel will feature 107 guestrooms, a main restaurant,
café, rooftop lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor pool.
It will cater to both
business and leisure travellers seeking a centrally located stay with a
distinctive identity.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East and
Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are proud to introduce Noted
Collection to the Middle East through this landmark signing in Riyadh, bringing
a new premium collection brand to one of the region’s most dynamic hospitality
markets. As Saudi Arabia continues to advance its national tourism ambitions
and elevate its hospitality landscape, this signing reflects our commitment to
bringing distinctive brands and experiences to the Kingdom.
He added: “Noted Collection is designed for independent hotels with a story
worth sharing - properties that spark curiosity, conversation and a genuine
sense of place. We look forward to working with Morina Development &
Investment Co. LLC to bring that promise to life for guests in the Saudi
capital, while delivering on our growth ambitions in the Kingdom and wider
region.”
Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Haqbani, Manager, Morina Development
& Investment, said: “We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels
& Resorts to introduce Noted Collection to the Middle East from the Saudi
capital. Riyadh is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and we see strong
demand for hotels that combine individuality, quality and a powerful sense of
place with the systems, loyalty platform and commercial reach of a trusted
global company. Cantonal Hotel Riyadh Noted Collection by IHG reflects our
ambition to create a truly memorable hospitality experience in one of the
city's most prominent commercial districts. We look forward to welcoming guests
to a hotel that is unmistakably its own, and now part of something bigger.” -TradeArabia News Service
