Astoria Hotel to undergo US$1 million investment

Iconic Dubai property to receive upgrades in-line with mid-market developments in the emirate.

One of Dubai’s oldest and well-known properties, the Astoria Hotel, is to receive a US$544,000 (AED 2million) investment to improve room quality, and a further US$544,000 investment is being allocated to develop new food and beverage offerings at the hotel.

Astoria Hotel general manager Kamlesh Rajani spoke to Hotelier Express about the new developments saying: “To keep pace with the rate of development in the emirate of Dubai, the Astoria Hotel is preparing to undergo a significant investment to improve the overall quality of the property.”

Rajani said the investment would ensure the quality of the Astoria Hotel stays in-line with the coming influx of mid-market properties to the emirate, especially international hotel chains.

“Right now we have seven food and beverage outlets and three more coming in the near future,” said Rajani.

“We are trying to keep the guests in the hotel – especially as there are over 100 hundred restaurants within a 2km circumference of our property, each catering to the taste of our target market.”

Construction on new outlets is currently underway, and by August 2016 the first outlet is scheduled to launch.

The 108 room, mid-market property opened its doors in 1978, and currently accommodates a clientele ranging from budget travellers and mid-market to business executives predominantly from Europe, Asia and Africa.