22 June 2015
New midscale property is the Group's fifth to open in Riyadh

AccorHotels Middle East, the world's leading hotel operator, today announced that it has opened the Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar, its fifth operational hotel in Riyadh and fifteenth to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Group has an additional 28 hotels in development across the Kingdom, which puts its total number of properties in Saudi Arabia, in operation and under development, at 43.

Christophe Landais, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Middle East, said: "This successful opening underscores the strong opportunity for hospitality in Saudi Arabia, especially in the midscale range which continues to be undersupplied. Our second Suite Novotel in Riyadh - following Suite Novotel Riyadh Olaya - also serves to demonstrate our commitment to this important, fast-growing market. In Riyadh, we now have five operational hotels and five more in development. This brings us close to 2,000 rooms in Riyadh alone and more than 12,500 across the Kingdom in total."

Located next to iconic landmarks such as Al Anoud Tower, Al Akaria Shopping Mall, Faisaliah Tower and Kingdom Tower, the Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar is within walking distance of the popular Olaya business and shopping district at the heart of the Saudi Arabian capital. The hotel offers convenient access to Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, nearby commercial areas, diplomatic headquarters and government offices.

Suite Novotel is an international AccorHotels midscale brand built on the concept of contemporary elegance. Guests at the Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar can choose between 88 spacious suites furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Riyadh and the iconic Kingdom Centre. The hotel is targeting short and long stay clientele; its suites are designed as modular and flexible so that the space can be adjusted to suit the specific needs of business and leisure travelers.

The Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar's business center delivers multi-function meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, fit for up to 60 people. Sports and leisure facilities are also available, including a fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, kids play room, pool and tennis tables. Regional cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner at The Dunes restaurant, which has a modern decor and glass windows offering views of the Kingdom Tower. The hotel is also home to Café Gourmand, a stylish all-day coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating.

As per all AccorHotels properties in the region, Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar is committed to the Group's Planet 21 sustainability program and its seven pillars (health, nature, carbon, innovation, local development, employment and dialogue) which are backed by 21 measurable commitments.

AccorHotels currently operates 71 hotels in the Middle East, encompassing over 17,300 rooms across the luxury to economy segments. The Group has another 42 hotels under development in the region, bringing its total number of properties in operation and under development to 113.

ABOUT ACCORHOTELS MIDDLE EAST
AccorHotels Middle East is one of the fastest growing hospitality groups in the Middle East. Currently, the Group's regional portfolio includes a total of 71 operational hotels representing over 17,300 rooms in ten countries. Among the existing global brands ranging from Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure and ibis, new brands such as Adagio and ibis Styles are emerging as strong players in the region. With over 25 years of regional experience, AccorHotels Middle East is the first to establish a training academy. Dubbed as Tamheed - AccorHotels Académie Middle East, the training facility is dedicated to educating and preparing associates at all levels and ensuring optimal career development.

ABOUT ACCORHOTELS
AccorHotels is a Group united by a shared passion for hospitality and driven by a shared promise to make everyone Feel Welcome.

Over 180,000 women and men in 3,700 AccorHotels establishments look after thousands of guests every day in 92 countries.

AccorHotels is the world's leading hotel operator and offers its customers, partners and employees:

- Its dual expertise as a hotel operator and franchisor (HotelServices) and a hotel owner and investor (HotelInvest);

- A large portfolio of internationally renowned brands covering the full spectrum, with luxury (Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure, The Sebel), midscale (Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter, Adagio) economy (ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget, adagio access and hotelF1) establishments;

- A powerful marketplace and loyalty program Le Club AccorHotels;

- Almost half a century of commitment to corporate citizenship and solidarity with the PLANET 21 program. 

Accor SA shares are listed on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and traded in the USA on the OTC marketplace (Code: ACRFY).

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