24 July 2011

Rixos Downtown Antalya announces the opening of its 13th project celebrating a new addition to its portfolio while celebrating its 10th year anniversary

Rixos Downtown Antalya has been opened to guests as of 16th of July 2011 after an extensive renovation. With the new addition to the Rixos portfolio, the group now reaches a total capacity of approximately 7500 beds and a team of 350 employees in the hotel as well as 26 staff members at the SPA.

A world pioneer

Rixos Downtown General Manager Cem Uzan highlighted: "In a tourist metropolis like Antalya, where the targeted number of visitors is expected to reach 11 million this coming season, the renovated Rixos Downtown Antalya is the city's finest hotel catering for the high-end travelers.  Our guests will be welcomed at all our other Rixos hotels in the city, having the opportunity to choose from a fine selection of 44 à la carte restaurants, 58 bars, 4 beaches and 5 five-star hotels. More than 300 receptionists and 4,000 staff members overall will be working towards providing an outstanding service for our esteemed hotel residents."

Kalina Restaurant-Bar imported from Russia

 Rixos Downtown brings the premier Kalina Restaurant-Bar to Antalya. With a diverse staff consisting mainly of Russians, Brazilians and Argentineans, Kalina offers a delicious Italian menu. The restaurant-bar also features Russian, Brazilian and Argentinean performances.

Royal suites from US$10,000 to US$72,000

The 9th floor consists of 60 completely renovated rooms, and two royal suites of 1,000 sqm2. While staying in a royal suite, the privileged guests will enjoy an array of exclusive & personalized services such as dedicated room attendants, mouthwatering healthy menus prepared individually, all the way to prime medical assistance if required.

43 special rooms on the 8th floor
The new concept of "Limited Edition" featured on the 8th floor of Rixos Downtown Antalya, consists of 43 luxury rooms, where the hotel team pledges to meet every single of their needs, granting its residents with exclusive services.

Some star features of the 8th floor "Limited Edition" is the availability of world class massage therapists offering the 8th floor residents outstanding spa and massage treatments inspired by various parts from all over the world. The stunning SPA center features a 1,700 m2 heaven for body and soul relaxation at no cost.

Located in the city center of Antalya on an area of 44 thousand m2, the hotel is 18 km away from the airport.

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Rixos Hotels
Rixos Hotels, established in 2000, is one of the world's fastest growing, luxury hotel chains.  Dedicated to offering traditional Turkish hospitality and a unique spa experience in the finest surroundings and luxury ambience, the Antalya based group currently owns and operates 8 premium resorts & villas and 5 city hotels in countries as diverse as Turkey, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Libya and now in Dubai.The Rixos portfolio of exceptional properties is sited in prime and historic locations. With more than 6,000 staff serving 12 properties, the Rixos Hotels have developed an innovative guest experience that blends the best of the new and old.  Designed to offer a unique luxury long stay experience, the Rixos villas are beautifully furnished. Tailor-made service with private butler and concierge is the ultimate choice of the world's most distinguished travelers. At the heart of every Rixos hotel is a revitalizing Wellness and Spa Center with an authentic Turkish Hammam, offering a unique spa treatment, menu and atmosphere.  Known for their hospitality, attentive personalized service and fine cuisine, Rixos Hotels received global recognition and top ratings from distinguished specialist professional bodies such as the American Five Star Diamond Award, Conde Nast, and Great Hotels of the World. The group is pleased to be the leisure hotel of choice for discerning specialist travel and tour operators.Rixos Hotels is continuing its rapid growth with particular focus on Eastern and Middle Europe, the Mediterranean Coasts, North Africa and the Arabian Gulf region. The group's vision and mission is to become a brand leader in the premium global hospitality industry.

For more information about the company, please visit www.rixos.com.

For further information, please contact:
Rawaj International
Didem Turkmen Redman
Phone +971 4 3913560
Mobile +971 50 550 00 77
Email didem.t@rawajinternational.com  

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