Ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, has announced the official opening of ibis Sharq, its second hotel in Kuwait.

The brand's growing network now totals 9 hotels in the Middle East region.

“Our second ibis hotel in Kuwait aims to offer frequent business and leisure travellers alike high quality hotel services, well-equipped rooms and state-of-the-art facilities at attractive price points. We also aim to contribute to the local economy in Kuwait and to add value to its travel and tourism sector,” said Christophe Landais, managing director, Accor Middle East.

ibis Sharq is located in the central business district of Jaber Al Mubarak Street. This hotel is just two minutes away from Al Hamra Center, and within walking distance of the vibrant Souq Sharq shopping mall. It is also only 15 minutes drive away from Kuwait International Airport.

Featuring 160 rooms, of which 18 are twin rooms, 64 connecting rooms, ibis Sharq also has two special need rooms. The hotel’s facilities include 24-hour snack service and freshly-prepared buffet breakfast which is served from 4am to 12 noon. The Oopen Restaurant offers an unlimited choice of recipes for tailor-made menus where guests can create delicious pasta and grilled dishes.

A designated web corner and free WIFI access in the public areas and a gym equipped with modern fitness machines are other facilities the hotel offers.

Accor ME plans to build a target network of 12 ibis hotels in prime commercial and leisure destinations in the Middle East by 2012.-TradeArabia News Service