Millennium & Copthorne has opened the 253-room Grand Millennium Hotel Sulaimani in Kurdistan.
The tallest structure in Sulaymaniyah, the 253 room property has been hailed by Millennium & Copthorne president & CEO Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi as the ‘Burj Al Arab’ of Kurdistan and marks the company’s first Middle East venture outside of the UAE.
The five star property designed by Arkonsult Engineering Consultants provides an architectural landmark welcoming travellers entering Sulaymaniyah.
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Millennium & Copthorne president & CEO (MEA) Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi said: “We are delighted to announce the opening of this 5 star deluxe property in Kurdistan. The next 12-18 months represent a very busy period for the company where an additional 10 hotels should be opening across the region in UAE, Kuwait, Muscat, and KSA.
“This is in line with our three year target to be operating 50 properties across the Middle East and Africa. We are also pleased to see most of our brands being deployed in the future openings from Grand Millennium, Millennium and Copthorne Hotels.”
Alzaabi added that the company is “delighted” to continue an “excellent relationship” with owners Faruk Group Holding.
Faruk Group Holding CEO Hawre Daro Noori said that the Kurdistan market has “great potential”, commenting: “The hospitality sector is hugely important to the region’s development. The opening of Grand Millennium Sulaimani marks another significant step in our strategic expansion.”
Millennium & Copthorne vice president operations (MEA), Thomas Tapken, Vice President added: “The Grand Millennium Hotel Sulaimani will provide a first class experience for those guests looking for deluxe accommodation in the Kurdistan region. The hotel’s signature ballroom, auditorium and revolving fine-dining restaurant, are highlights of the property and we are confident that these outstanding facilities will prove to be a popular feature for our corporate sector guests.”
The Hotel offers banquet and meeting space with the grand ballroom able to host up to 1200 guests. A stand-alone auditorium and 9 meeting rooms are equipped with the latest audio visual technology and screening facilities.
Dining options include “Beirut”, an upscale Lebanese restaurant, and a signature revolving fine-dining restaurant at the pinnacle of the tower with views of Sulaymaniyah. A champagne bar and cocktail offer additional F&B options.
Leisure facilities include a signature spa, tennis court, squash court, fitness club, indoor swimming pool and outdoor swimming pool with pool bar.
The grand opening of the hotel took place under the patronage of His Excellency, the Prime Minister of Kurdistan, along with dignitaries and high ranking officials. Media and guests attended a gala dinner and witnessed a fireworks display.
It follows shortly after the opening of the Millennium Kurdistan Hotel & Spa and the Copthorne Hotel Baranan which opened last year.
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