Beirut, Lebanon- Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa, proudly announced today that it is set to open the first hotel under its management in Qatar, Oryx Rotana, in Doha.
Specially designed for ultimate comfort and convenience, the 400-room Oryx Rotana will be presenting its guests a subtle blend of retro and modern designs accompanied by warm Arab hospitality to create the perfect lodging experience for both business and leisure visitors. Oryx Rotana's prime location is conveniently situated close to Doha's International airport and just minutes away from the city centre, allowing easy access to the hub of the conference, entertainment and shopping facilities of Doha.
"We are delighted to get this project underway as it marks the beginning of a long and close relationship that we wish to share with the people and visitors of Doha," says Joseph Coubat, Area Vice President - Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Lebanon. "We look forward to managing yet another Rotana member, while delivering premium hospitality. It also marks our foray into the hospitality industry, where we plan to extend our presence to operating multiple properties in the coming years."
Oryx Rotana will cater largely to business travelers and offer the latest high-tech facilities including nine fully-equipped meeting rooms with the most up-to-date audio-visual equipment, two ballrooms and a dedicated professional team on hand to aid in hosting business events and meetings.
The hotel will present an ideal combination of services for business and leisure travel so that guests can find just the right balance between work and play. Alongside the high-tech meeting facilities, innovative leisure services such as a fully-fledged fitness center, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, swimming pool, and massage rooms, will be providing guests the ultimate spaces to unwind and stay fit. The services to be offered at Oryx Rotana take into consideration today's increasing value of time, and a team of outstanding experts will work on ensuring that guests will make use of every precious moment spent there.
To top it all off, a wide selection of delicious cuisines will be found at Oryx Rotana to suit every guest's palate and dining need. A choice of five specialized F&B venues, will include: Sky Lounge - a lady's haven, offering a tempting array of mouthwatering delicacies, rich chocolate truffles and tableside flambé Crepe Suzette; Choices - daily International buffets with theme nights and an a-la-carte menu selection; The Cellar - fine selection of beverages and Mediterranean tapas; Jazz Club - exclusive jazz bar with live entertainment; and Splash - pool bar serving snacks and light refreshments.
Kevork Deldelian, General Manager of Oryx Rotana, reaffirms, "Oryx Rotana recognizes the modern day business travelers' needs and their value for time and so we present them with an exceptional experience by providing a perfect blend of superior business solutions and paramount leisure services, creating the ideal business environment. What better way to unwind after a long flight or full day of meetings than to enjoy a drink or dine at one of our signature restaurants or just recharge at the state-of-the-art fitness centre."
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About Rotana
Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 70 properties throughout the MENA region with an aggressive expansion plan in place. At Rotana, we have chosen to acknowledge how precious time is to you by making all time spent with us, Treasured Time. This means that we pledge to understand and meet the individual needs of all our guests. In so doing, we have evolved our product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. Treasured Time. Our promise to you.
Further information on any Rotana property, its brands or reservations can be obtained by visiting rotana.com or by contacting one of our regional sales offices.
For further information about this press release, please contact:
Lisa Tahabsem
Director of Marketing & Communications
Oryx Rotana-Doha
Tel: 00 974 402 3333
Fax: 00 974 402 3300
Lisa.tahabsem@rotana.com
Katia Yasmine
TRACCS Lebanon
Tel: 00961 1 323077
Katia.yasmine@traccs.net
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