THE InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened doors to the Crowne Plaza Madinah, marking the first Crowne Plaza hotel in the Holy City.
Crowne Plaza Madinah is located in the centre of Madinah with 506 stylish rooms and suites on offer to guests, including two Royal suites, two Presidential suites, three Ambassador suites and 14 Crowne Plaza suites. Just steps away is Masjid Nabawi, the second holiest site in Islam and one of the largest mosques in the world, making the hotel ideal for pilgrims.
The hotel is set to become a hub for events, meetings and conferences with state-of-the-art facilities. The hotel features a business centre, five fully-equipped meeting rooms and free internet access throughout the hotel.
Crowne Plaza Madinah also presents a variety of cuisines to suit every palate. Al Rawdha, the hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant, will feature delicacies from the Middle East, Indonesia, India and Turkey, while Orchid Café serving afternoon tea or a beverage of choice is also an all-day meeting place. Gastronomic delights await diners at Fish Market, which treats guests to a spectacular seafood dining experience.
Mostafa Blanco, general manager of Crowne Plaza Madinah, commented: “With the one of the best locations in the Holy City of Madinah, we are confident that the hotel is the perfect fit not only for religious travellers but also for business and leisure guests. Our ideal location, combined with fantastic facilities and the best service that the hospitality industry has to offer, means that we are offering guests the perfect package. We look forward to a busy opening.”
Pascal Gauvin, chief operating office, India, Middle East and Africa for IHG, added: “We have a long history in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, having opened our first hotel in the country in 1975, and we’re proud of our commitment to the country. This will be our fourth Crowne Plaza in Saudi Arabia and we are confident that, like its sister hotels, it will enjoy resounding success.”
Crowne Plaza Madinah is the fourth IHG hotel in the Holy Cities of Madinah and Makkah, alongside three InterContinental hotels: InterContinental Dar Al Iman, InterContinental Dar Al Hijra and InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid.