Swissotel Makkah set to start operations

The new Swissotel Makkah, with 1,487 beautifully appointed rooms and suites “constituting to be the largest hotel of Saudi Arabia” and the biggest entity of Swissotel Hotels and Resorts is set for commencing operations.
The hotel will mark the international hotel group’s first venture in the Middle East and is due to welcoming guests from the first day of Ramadan in July 2012.
With a modern design, complementing the values of the authentic Arabian culture, the new hotel will offer 1,487 well-appointed deluxe rooms and suites with breathtaking views of the Grand Mosque and the Holy Kaaba, making it an unforgettable and overwhelming experience in the Islamic capital of the world.
“With the most convenient location in Makkah, we anticipate Swissotel Makkah to be the preferred destination not only for pilgrims and Umrah performers but also for business travelers, who will be visiting the holy city of Makkah,” says Mohammed Arkobi, VP & MD, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International Makkah.
Located at a distance of few steps from the Grand Mosque, Swissotel Makkah offers the exquisite portfolio of compellingly elegant rooms and suites which includes comfortable 36 sqm rooms, pre-set 352 triple-bed rooms and also 22 disabled-friendly rooms along with free Internet access for all the guests of the hotel.
Mohammed Siddiqi, GM, Makkah Swissotel, said: “We are continuously looking to have the best convenient facility combined with the best services from the very heart of Makkah, and we believe that Swissotel Makkah will set a new trend of hospitality to our group portfolio.”
A gastronomic delight awaits guests and visitors at the hotel, which will feature a wide variety of worldwide culinary pleasures to suit every palate.
Al-Rowad restaurant, a casual all-day dinning will feature delicacies from North Africa, Indonesia, Middle East and India while, Cafe Swiss will present a combination of traditional and international specialties.