Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya celebrates its first successful year by scooping a number of impressive prestigious awards.

The hotel was recognised as the ‘Best Business Hotel’ and received the ‘Best Location’ Award in the Middle East by ‘Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards’. It was also awarded the 'Best Luxury Business Hotel’ Award, at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards; all of which acknowledge the most exceptional hospitality experiences and services, based on guest satisfaction.

The hotel's prestigious restaurant, Azure, was recently recognised as the 'Best Family luxury Restaurant in the Middle East' at the prestigious 2017 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The award aims to highlight special culinary cultures and nominates five-star restaurants around the world, based on their overall experience offered to guests. Since its opening last January, Azure has been offering a unique culinary experience to guests with its distinguished atmosphere and gastronomic heritage of countries like Turkey and Greece, inspired by the Aegean islands heritage.

Located on the first floor of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Azure restaurant offers an infusion of Turkish and Greek gourmet that pulls its influences from Aegean-inspired cuisine, providing a refreshing retreat from the mundane. Azure uses authentic ingredients sourced both locally and internationally to service exceptional unique flavors. In addition to the lunch a la cart menu, the restaurant is now presenting a business lunch set menu.

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya Hotel’s general manager Nizar Weshah, expressed pride in the hotel’s achievements within a relatively short period of time since opening its doors and lauded the support of the hotel’s work team. He said: "The hotel's distinguished location and services were a key factor in this success; coupled with the outstanding skills of the hotel’s experienced and dedicated staff to provide the best services to guests; an approach that has earned us enhanced loyalty and support from our customers."

With its prime location in Olaya, a growing financial district in Riyadh, the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya is the preferred destination for business travelers. It is also in close proximity to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, and is a less than 40-minute drive to King Khalid International Airport.

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya offers 261 spacious guestrooms, including 40 suites, spread across 28 floors, designed in a unique contemporary style. All guestrooms and suites feature panoramic views of the vibrant city of Riyadh, and incorporate subtle local touches and design elements, including patterned leather panels that are embroidered with a contemporary interpretation of a middle-eastern mashrabiya motif.

Located on the 26th floor with spectacular views, the hotel’s Regency Club offers exclusive services, including access to the Club’s meeting room, providing a quiet and comfortable environment for guests, as well as complimentary internet access, and snacks all day round.

To unwind after a long day, the hotel’s Sokoun Spa is the ultimate destination for rejuvenation and relaxation. The spa offers four treatment rooms and an extensive range of wellness services, including relaxation massages and therapeutic body treatments for men. It also includes a Fitness Center, the best in Riyadh, which features the latest equipment for health and recreation, from cardiovascular exercise machines to strength-training equipment; with a special fitness facility for women. A traditional Moroccan Hammam invites guests to unwind from the day's stress with a cleansing steam or sauna. The spa also features an indoor swimming pool and a multi-purpose sports court. - TradeArabia News Service