Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, a French luxury hotel owned by the Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) in Saudi Arabia, was awarded the “Best City Hotel Worldwide” in the 2015 Gallivanter’s Guide.

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, chairman of KHC, acquired the George V in 1996 for $178 million, following which a two-year $125 million comprehensive renovation was started in 1997.

The George V's luxurious and elegant interior and architectural design has made it unique. The décor, which features magnificent tapestries and spectacular flowers, is a combination of classical designs with a modern touch. The hotel also houses the famous Le Cinq restaurant, providing guests with an exceptional experience.

Since its reopening in 1999, the Four Seasons George V has become internationally-renowned for its top notch services.

Founded in 1980, KHC is one of the world’s most diversified business organisations and recognised as an elite player in the Arabian Gulf region, and internationally. The company is recognised as one of the largest foreign investors in the US. KHC’s portfolio has its major interests in investment categories ranging from luxury hotels management hotel companies such as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Fairmont Raffles Holding International and Mövenpick Hotels; and real estate such as Kingdom Tower project in Jeddah and Kingdom Riyadh project, Saudi Arabia. - TradeArabia News Service