Hilton to debut in Bahrain with DoubleTree in 2015

Hilton Worldwide has signed its first deal for a hotel in Bahrain expected to open in late 2015.

The new 350-room DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bahrain – Juffair, is a five star property and will be located in the capital Manama.

The management agreement was signed with Tashyeed Properties Company.

Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa said: “I am delighted we will make our Bahrain debut in Manama’s desirable district of Juffair. We have the right partner, the right location and the right property to add value and presence to the Manama landscape and to the character of the city.”

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bahrain – Juffair will form part of an upscale, mixed-use development with offerings ranging from studio apartments to premium three-bedroom accommodations.

“We are currently enjoying great success in the Middle East with 13 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels due to open in the region within the next three years,” said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “Today’s signing is particularly noteworthy as we prepare to enter the exciting new market of Bahrain with a stylish new property reflective of the brand’s signature attributes.”

The hotel, which is expected to appeal to the long-stay corporate and leisure guest, offers a host of welcoming amenities including three restaurants, of which two will be speciality, a lobby lounge, two meeting rooms, an outdoor pool and ‘his and hers’ health clubs.

Salem Ahmed Al Mannai, chairman of Mannai Holding and Tashyeed Properties Company said: “The Kingdom of Bahrain has so much to offer the leisure and business guest and I am very pleased the new five star property will bear the name of one of the Middle East’s longest-serving and best recognised hotel brand. Hilton Worldwide has a wealth of hospitality experience and, together, we will create an outstanding property with world-class facilities and service.”