Best Western debuts in Riyadh with Orchid Hotel

Best Western International has launched its debut property in Riyadh, as part of its Saudi Arabia expansion plan.

The 10-storey Best Western Orchid Hotel features 86 rooms and suites, as well as an all-day dining restaurant, 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms and fitness centre.

Glenn de Souza, Best Western International’s vice president international operations – Asia and the Middle East, said: “We are delighted to announce the opening of the Best Western Orchid Hotel – our debut in yet another major capital city in Saudi Arabia.”

“Best Western International foresees a bright future for Saudi Arabia. With a fast-growing economy driving the business travel sector and pilgrimage traffic that is going from strength-to-strength, demand for hotel accommodation in the Kingdom will grow exponentially in the next decade. And with more than 1,500 comfortable, convenient hotel rooms expected coming on line by 2015, Best Western International will be at the forefront of this exciting country’s travel and tourism boom.”

Best Western International first entered the country with Best Western Plus Sand Rose Suites in Al Khobar in February, which featured 12 guestrooms and 36 suites.