The Westin Bahrain City Centre and Le M?ridien Bahrain City Centre will add 460 rooms to Starwood’s portfolio in Bahrain starting from July 2014.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has signed an agreement with Majid Al Futtaim Properties to launch its Westin and Le M?ridien brands in Bahrain. Scheduled to debut in July this year, The Westin Bahrain City Centre and Le M?ridien Bahrain City Centre will be located in the heart of Manama and are in close proximity to popular tourist and commercial areas such the Manama Souq, King Faisal Corniche and Diplomatic Area. Combined, the two hotels will add 460 rooms to Starwood?s portfolio in Bahrain.
?We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with Majid Al Futtaim Properties as we debut our Westin and Le M?ridien brands in Bahrain,? said Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. ?We have a long presence in the country, dating back to 1981 when we opened the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel. We look forward to expanding our footprint here with the launch of these two distinct lifestyle brands later this year.?
George Kostas, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, said: ?We are very pleased with today?s announcement and welcome the addition of these two new brands into our portfolio. We believe they will add significant value to our offering in Bahrain and will further strengthen the position of our 11 hotels across the region.?
The Westin Bahrain City Centre
The Westin Bahrain City Centre will feature 200 beautifully-appointed guest rooms, including six executive suites and a Presidential Suite. All rooms will have the renowned Westin Heavenly Bed?, the Heavenly Bath? enhanced with the brand?s Heavenly? Shower, the Heavenly? Robe and the latest modern in-room technology. The Westin Bahrain City Centre will also offer five dining venues and over 6,500 square-feet of ultra-modern event space.
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Source: Starwood strengthens Middle East Portfolio, debuts two hotels in Bahrain, 4 Hoteliers http://www.4hoteliers.com/news/story/12531 published May 02, 2014. Viewed May 05, 2014.