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The 506-key Crowne Plaza Madinah opens in Saudi Arabia

January 8, 2016 • admin

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the most important international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by variety of rooms and selection of hotels, has opened Crowne Plaza Madinah today. The outlet marks the primary Crowne Plaza hotel inside the Holy City.

Crowne Plaza Madinah is found inside the centre of Madinah with 506 stylish rooms and suites on offer to guests, including 259 twin standard rooms and 49 king standard rooms. Just steps away is Masjid Nabawi, the second one holiest site in Islam and one of many largest mosques on the earth, making the hotel ideal for religious travellers.

The hotel is decided to become a hub for events, meetings and conferences with state-of-the-art facilities on the disposal of corporate travellers. The hotel includes a multi-functional business centre, five fully-equipped meeting rooms and free internet access within the hotel.

Crowne Plaza Madinah also presents plenty of cuisines to fit every palate. Al Rawdha, the hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant, will feature delicacies from the center East, Indonesia and India, while Orchid Café will present a mix of traditional and international specialities. Gastronomic delights await diners at Fish Market, which treats guests to a spectacular seafood dining experience.

Mostafa Blanco, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Madinah, commented: “With the only of the perfect locations inside the Holy City of Madinah, we’re confident that Crowne Plaza Madinah is the easiest destination, not just for religious travellers, but in addition for business and leisure guests. Our ideal location, combined with fantastic facilities and the neatest service that the hospitality industry has to supply, signifies that we’re offering guests the best package. We glance forward to a hectic opening.”

Pascal Gauvin, Chief Operating Officer, India, Middle East and Africa for IHG, added: “We have an extended history within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, having opened our first hotel inside the country in 1975, and we’re happy with our commitment to the rustic. This can be our fourth Crowne Plaza in Saudi Arabia and we’re confident that, like its sister hotels, this can enjoy resounding success.”

IHG is currently the biggest international hotel company in Saudi Arabia, both by choice of hotels (23) and by choice of rooms (5,600). Crowne Plaza Madinah is the fourth IHG hotel inside the Holy Cities of Madinah and Makkah, alongside three InterContinental hotels: InterContinental Dar Al Iman, InterContinental Dar Al Hijra and InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid.

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