Marriott International has signed an agreement with Al Saedan Group, a real estate company in the Middle East, to open three hotels across Saudi Arabia. The multi-project agreement includes the country and territory’s first Renaissance Hotel, the world’s largest Aloft Hotel and a Courtyard by Marriott in the Holy City of Makkah. All three properties are projected to open by 2025.
Marriott International’s portfolio in Saudi Arabia currently consists of over 30 properties with more than 9,000 rooms across 10 brands and nine cities.
“These agreements underscore Marriott International’s commitment to supporting the growth of the Kingdom’s tourism sector and reinforces the continued demand we are seeing for our portfolio of brands across the country,” said Satya Anand, president for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International.
The 266-room Renaissance Riyadh Hotel will be located in the business hub of the King Abdullah Financial District and within close proximity to Riyadh International Airport. It will have three food and beverage outlets and leisure facilities such as a spa, pool and fitness center. The hotel will entertain with evening rituals and engage with guests with Navigators, the brand’s neighborhood ambassadors.
Aloft Makkah Taysir, which will be situated in the Holy City of Makkah, is anticipated to be the brand’s largest hotel in the world with plans for 1,000 guest rooms. Located in the Taysir district and close to the Grand Mosque entrance, the hotel will offer signature Aloft amenities including the Re:mix Lounge; Re:fuel by Aloft, offering a 24/7 grab-and-go gourmet menu; and Re:charge, Aloft’s 24-hour fitness center.
The Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Kudai, situated 2 kilometres from the Grand Mosque entrance, will have 438 guest rooms, a Grab n’ Go market and a fitness center.