Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 3 December 2016

Luxury Riyadh property, Al Faisaliah Hotel reigned supreme at the prestigious World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The respected property collected three global awards at the exclusive event held in the Maldives on the 2nd December 2016.

Al Faisaliah Hotel collected the award for ‘World's Leading Business & Conference Hotel 2016’, whilst Al Faisaliah Suites was awarded both the ‘World's Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2016’ and ‘World's Leading Hotel Penthouse 2016’ for the second consecutive year. The recent wins follow four awards received at the Middle East regional heats of the World Travel Awards, held in Dubai in September.

Commenting on the wins, General Manager, Alexander Blair said:

“The World Travel Awards are recognised across our industry for setting the benchmark for true luxury and service excellence. To be present at the grand finals and receive three awards on behalf of Al Faisaliah Hotel is a true honour. This has been a phenomenal year for Al Faisaliah Hotel, as it has been distinguished for its luxurious suites, decadent spa and extensive business facilities at award ceremonies across the globe. These awards, bring the total number of awards received in 2016 to a staggering 15, from eight different sources. With exciting developments planned in 2017 including the unveiling of the first phase of an unparalleled refurbishment, which will include 129 rooms and a new all day dining restaurant, which will ultimately redefine the hospitality landscape in the Kingdom, we look forward to further industry acknowledgment for our uncompromised luxury offering. ”

Commenting on the achievement, Hussein Hatata, Vice President, Al Khozama Management Company – Hospitality Division, said:

“Al Faisaliah Hotel continues to set itself apart in service excellence and the awards it has received this year are a testimony to its commitment to serving its guests.  We are grateful to Al Khozama’s board of directors, led by its Chairman HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid, business partners and our Memory Makers, who together, through their own unique contribution, have made receiving these accolades possible. We are excited about the future, 2017 is shaping up to being another eventful year for Al Faisaliah Hotel and for the Al Faisaliah brand as we prepare for the grand opening of Al Faisaliah Resort and Spa at Durrat Arriyadh.  

Owned and operated by Al Khozama Management Company, Al Faisaliah stands today at the intersection of ancient Middle Eastern tradition and cosmopolitan sophistication. Spanning two wings, each with its own distinct style and personality, Al Faisaliah Hotel offers 224 rooms and suites whilst Al Faisaliah Suites is home to 106 culturally inspired and indulgent suites.

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About Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Faisaliah Suites
Al Faisaliah Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World is owned and operated by Al Khozama Management Company, Saudi Arabia's leading hospitality and property management company. The 224-room property is complimented by Al Faisaliah Suites, the first and only dedicated all-suite hotel in the heart of the Riyadh. Offering the epitome of luxury through personalised, stimulating and authentic experiences, the 106 luxurious suites provide peaceful sanctuaries complemented by award-winning service, decadent dining and private butlers who are on hand to take care of every whim.

Al Faisaliah Hotel recently embarked on an ambitious enhancement program which over the next two years will see all 224-guest rooms and suites transformed with designs by global interior and architectural firm HOK. Their impressive hospitality design portfolio includes The Peninsula Shanghai and St Regis Hotel and Residences Bangkok, other landmark designs include the 385m CMA Tower in King Abdullah Financial District.  Internationally acclaimed design house Super Potato will also be working their artistic magic on the space formerly occupied by La Brasserie to create the consummate restaurant design, which along with the first phase of 120 new rooms will debut in late 2017.

About the World Travel Awards
In 2016, World Travel Awards™ celebrates its 23rd anniversary year. The awards are acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade. The brand aims to celebrate those organisations that push the boundaries of industry excellence. The World Travel Awards global media partner network includes International New York Times, TV5Monde, CNBC Arabiya, Outlook Traveller, Khaleej Times, TTN, Best in Travel, Breaking Travel News, and Travel Daily News International. World Travel Awards has a television audience of 300 million spread across 200 countries, while also reaching hundreds of thousands of print and digital readers each month through an extensive network of global media partners.

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