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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Four Points by Sheraton, a part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem in Saudi Arabia \u2013 the brand\u2019s largest property globally.\u00a0 Adding over 1,100 rooms to the Holy City, the hotel is conveniently situated in the Al Naseem district and is in close proximity to the center of Makkah and the holy Masjid al-Haram – providing an ideal location for guests visiting on pilgrimage or business.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe trajectory for religious tourism into Saudi Arabia continues to grow, resulting in a strong demand for hotels in the Holy Cities,\u201d said Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International.\u00a0\u201cWe are delighted to open our fifth property in the Holy City of Makkah.\u00a0 Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem offers pilgrims the brand\u2019s excellent service and a comfortable hospitality experience in the Holy City.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kyriakidis added, \u201cWith Saudi Vision 2030, there is a renewed focus on tourism and we remain committed to supporting the growth of the sector across the Kingdom.\u00a0 With this opening, we now operate 24 hotels in the country and are on track to double our presence in the Kingdom in the next five years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem features 1,136 spacious and modern guest rooms including 121 suites, offering unmatched views of the holy city of Makkah.\u00a0 Reflecting the brand\u2019s promise to provide what matters most to today\u2019s independent travelers, the hotel offers the brand\u2019s defining touches including complimentary bottled water in all rooms, fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and an energizing breakfast with fresh coffee that helps guests start the day right.<\/p>\n
The hotel includes four dining concepts, Al Sharq\u2013 an all-day-dining venue which also offers traditional Arabic cuisine, Asia House\u2013 serving up a variety of Asian dishes and two Lobby Caf\u00e9s offering fresh and delicious take away food and beverages.\u00a0 The hotel also boasts over 950 sqm of event space, including a Grand Ballroom and three flexible meeting rooms – all equipped with state-of-the-art technology, natural daylight and complimentary WiFi. A dedicated retail area and supermarket are also available on site.<\/p>\n
Other facilities at the hotel include dedicated fitness centers for men and women, a children\u2019s play area and a complimentary shuttle to and from the Holy Mosque, Masjid al-Haram.<\/p>\n
Loai El Sakkary, General Manager of the Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem commented: \u201cWe are excited to open doors to the largest Four Points by Sheraton in the world and look forward to serving our guests with the warm and genuine service the Four Points brand is known for. \u00a0With its comfortable room offering, multiple dining options, wide-range of facilities and convenient location, the hotel is a great fit for guests visiting on pilgrimage or business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Four Points by Sheraton is the most globally distributed brand in Marriott International\u2019s Classic Select category, boasting nearly 250 hotels in nearly 40 countries and territories and more than 120 signed hotels in the pipeline. In the Middle East, the brand will open six new hotels and over 1,200 rooms in the next five years.<\/p>\n
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