Millennium Hotels opens two new properties in Makkah

Millennium Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of two new properties in Makkah, adding 1,307 keys to the 4,067 keys currently operated by the group in Saudi Arabia.

Joining the Millennium Hotels MEA portfolio are Millennium Makkah Al Naseem and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, situated in Makkah City Centre at Al Naseem district.

The two properties are part of the Al Rajhi complex in Al Naseem district in the holy city of Makkah and at a walking distance from Al-Rajhi Mosque that is part of the complex.

Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem provide a convenient location for pilgrims close to the holy sites including Arafat, Mina and Mozdalifa and a relaxing atmosphere to Umrah performers and business travellers. A 24/ 7 free shuttle service to and from the haram, on-site recreational activities, entertainment, restaurants and business facilities are available within Al Rajhi complex for the guests to enjoy while staying in the hotels.

Kevork Deldelian, chief operating officer at Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, stated: We are pleased to introduce these new properties to Millennium Hotels & Resorts portfolio in the Kingdom, as the fruitful outcome of our partnership with Sulaiman A.Al-Rajhi Real Estate Investments Company. Located in Makkah, the new hotels will primarily serve pilgrims; a great responsibility and a prominent mission deep-rooted in throughout the history and traditions of the holy city. We look forward to seeing these properties among top hotels within the Makkah province.

Khalid Saud Abuhaimed, CEO at Sulaiman A.Al-Rajhi Real Estate Investments Company, commented: We are witnessing a huge leap in the development of Al Rajhi complex and these new openings represent an essential part of the complex complementing its comprehensive facilities. We are delighted that Millennium Hotels and Resorts company is operating these properties that will become among the prominent hotels in the region. As one of the leading Saudi holding groups, we are keen to keep up with the strong growth of the kingdom economy.

Millennium Makkah Al Naseem includes 631 standard rooms with modern interiors and amenities equipped with LED TVs with streaming function and smart appliances; the hotel also includes 190 spacious suites elegantly designed to offer the utmost comfort with attractive stylish dcor featuring a living room, dining area and kitchen with views of the city centre. The suites set the tone for a luxurious living space, upscale marble bathrooms, complimentary private parking, lavish hotel breakfast, elegant sofas and workstations along with special amenities to ensure the finest stay experience.

Elegantly, Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem offers 431 standard rooms of 25-sq-m and 55 suites of 43-sq-m with a full range of contemporary facilities and amenities including all-day dining restaurant serving different Arabian and International delicacies along with cold and hot freshly brewed beverages. In addition to that, the hotel is also a home to 10 meeting and conference rooms that can accommodate a total of 300 guests featuring the latest audio, video and presentation technologies, while the hotel great ballrooms are perfectly designed to host special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries or other events with separate venues for males and females. - TradeArabia News Service