Range Hospitality to build five-star Iraq hotel

Range Hospitality is to develop the first five-star hotel in Karbala — Iraq’s pilgrimage centre.

Around 18 million pilgrims visit Karbala every year, and Al Rawdatain Gardens will cater to the significant shortage of hotel accomodation in the area.

The first modern development to be built in Karbala, Al Rawdatain Gardens will feature an elegant 12-storey residence structure at its core comprising a mix of fully furnished and serviced studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites.

Spread over 55,000 square metres, the development is designed and furnished in accordance with international standards, with full air conditioning and heating, including internet access and safety deposit boxes. The entire development will include a total of 624 suites, extensive public areas, four restaurants, landscaped gardens, health facilities, 24-hour security, child care facilities, business centre, and guest services.

As yet, no operator has been selected to manage the hotel.

“We are receiving independent approaches from some of the world’s leading hotel operators to manage Al Rawdatain Gardens,” said Mohammed Asaria, vice chairman, Range Hospitality. “We are in the process of operator selection and the calibre of the companies approaching us is clear evidence of the importance of Karbala within ‘New Iraq’ and the wider MENA region.”