29 November 2009
With a unique concept geared towards corporate travellers, Acacia Hotel will bridge a gap in Ras Al Khaimah's hotel sector

Hamra Hotels and Resorts has announced that with Acacia Hotel it will be opening its third property in Ras Al Khaimah, after Al Hamra Fort Hotel and Khatt Springs Resort & Spa. The contemporary 4-star business hotel, located adjacent to the free-zone of the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), will cater to the needs of corporate travellers for companies within and outside of the free-zone. Acacia's straightforward concept of comfort and efficiency has been eagerly anticipated in the market, and bookings have already been coming in.

Nikolaos Chatzipetros, VP, Operations, Hamra Hotels & Resorts, stated: "Tailor-made for the expectations of the corporate individual, all Acacia rooms will come with a business workplace along with complimentary broadband internet and flat screen TV with international satellite channels. Our dedicated business centre and the close-by Hamra Convention Centre will provide flexible solutions for any meeting requirements. With a choice of beautifully decorated and fully equipped 214 rooms, 56 suites and 103 apartments we can accommodate long- and short-term guests, employees, senior executives and entrepreneurs, individuals and families, with hotel service or self-catering. At Acacia Hotel every business trip will turn into a home-away-from-home experience."

In addition to the business related facilities, guests of Acacia Hotel will also enjoy state-of-the-art entertainment amenities to unwind and relax after a long day at the office or in business meetings, like Oxygen Gym, O-Zone Spa with salons and treatment rooms for men and women, a temperature controlled lengths pool, Flamingo Bar and Club Acacia Night-Club. Various dining options are guaranteed with Al Manzil, an all-day dining restaurant, and Tides Pool Bar & Grill for outdoor indulgence by the pool.

The convenient location of Acacia Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah's bustling area of Jazeera Al Hamra with its white sandy beaches and the adjacent sister property Al Hamra Fort Hotel provide the hotel guest with opportunities for seaborne activities, superb golfing as well as mountain and desert adventures.

Michael El Nayal, Member of the Board, Hamra Hotels and Resorts, concluded: "With Acacia Hotel we are introducing a candid concept that will complement our Ras Al Khaimah hotel portfolio in an ideal manner. Highly efficient, yet comfortable and pampering - businesslike, yet warm and welcoming. Acacia Hotel is a property with character and style - a place where business is entertaining."

Hamra Hotels and Resorts is a collection of the finest hotels in the world located in stunning destinations and characterized by high qualities of service and effortless comfort. Established in 1997 with a mission to develop and operate unique hotels and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah and the United Arab Emirates, Hamra Hotels and Resorts has grown to become a leading hotel developer and operator, with exciting new hotel projects soon to be launched in Africa, Asia and Europe.

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