Accor unveils Sofitel Riyadh due to open in 2015

Accor has signed an agreement with King Abdullah International Foundation for Humanitarian Activities to manage the Sofitel Riyadh, slated to open in Saudi Arabia in 2015.

The Sofitel Riyadh, which is currently under construction, will include approximately 400 rooms and suites, six food and beverage outlets, various meeting facilities, a swimming pool, a spa and additional recreational amenities.
The hotel will be at the centre of a mixed-use development featuring the headquarters of the foundations, a mosque and a convention centre.

“We believe that the combination of the Sofitel brand with its contemporary and distinguished style will be a perfect match with the iconic and modern architectural design of the Foundation’s hotel building. In years to come, we are sure that the Foundation will be acknowledged as an important venue and a platform for globally significant philanthropic events. Our partnership with Accor, who has a reputation for providing outstanding levels of hospitality service, will form an important building block to support the lasting success of the Foundation”, Salim Al-Aydh, executive president of the foundation, said in a statement.

French hotel group Accor operates four hotels in the Gulf region under its luxury Sofitel brand, with another due to open in Dubai in July 2013.

“We believe there is a great potential for Sofitel in the Middle East and we are delighted to sign a new agreement for this exceptional project in the Kingdom, with the King Abdullah International Foundation. We believe that the Foundation’s humanitarian values and objectives are very well aligned with Accor’s strong commitment towards the environment, local employment opportunities, talent development and the blend between different cultures,” commented Denis Hennequin, Accor chairman and CEO.