PHOENIX -- Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BW) announced the opening of three new hotels in Saudi Arabia including two in the capital of Riyadh. With an active 2016 pipeline, BW anticipates expanding its footprint to 20 hotels in the Middle East by the end of 2016 including its second property in Kuwait City and a Premier branded hotel in Qatar.

"With the addition of these new hotels to our Middle East portfolio, business and leisure travelers have a greater variety of contemporary, stylish and comfortable Best Western branded hotels to choose from. Opening two hotels in Riyadh, the dynamic capital city of Saudi Arabia, marks an important step in our Middle East development strategy," said Baran Turkel, managing director Best Western Hotels & Resorts Middle East, Turkey and Central Asia.

The Best Western Plus Riyadh is located in the heart of the city and is close to the business and government districts, shopping malls and tourist areas and is approximately thirty minutes from the King Khalid International Airport. Hotel amenities include 85 modern guest rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, the on-site, full-service Cascade Restaurant, business center services, a fitness center, indoor pool and sauna as well as meeting and event facilities with on-site catering.

The Best Western Dammam Hotel, a short drive from the King Khalid International Airport, is located in the business district and is steps to both the Al Shatea Mall and the Dammam Coast. This modern hotel's amenities include 64 spacious and contemporary guest rooms and suites with ocean or city views available; free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, on-site restaurant, fitness center and business center services.

The Best Western Olaya Hotel is located in the business district of Riyadh. Guests have easy access to the Al Faisaliah Tower, the Al-Tawniah Multi-National corporate offices and are just 30 minutes away from King Khalid International Airport. Hotel amenities include 50 spacious contemporary guest rooms and suites; free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, the full-service, on-site Rumours Restaurant, a coffee shop, 24-hour airport courtesy car service, business center, fitness center and meeting and banquet facilities.

For more information on development opportunities with Best Western Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East please visit www.bestwesterndevelopers.com or contact us at [email protected].

About BWH Hotel Group®

BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels. The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 19 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market.

*Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.

Laura Cherry
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