Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh celebrates its second anniversary

The 249-room Hotel, the first property in the Kingdom and first in the Gulf region for Toronto based Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, the world's leading luxury hotel group, has emerged as the finest deluxe property in Saudi Arabia since it welcomed its first guests on February 28, 2003.

"It is with a great sense of fulfillment that we celebrate our anniversary and move into our third year of operation," said Bahram Sepahi, the Hotel's General Manager. "We have had an eventful two years and are very grateful to the local community and to our owners for their unrelenting support which has helped us position Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh as the finest luxury property in the City.

"This achievement was crowned when we were named as one of the 100 Best New Hotels in the World in the Condé Nast Traveler's annual survey for 2003. This is an award which is highly regarded in the industry and of which we are extremely proud," Sepahi added.

In October 2003, the Hotel was officially inaugurated by His Royal Highness, Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guards. The glittering ceremony was attended by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Sultan Ibn Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation; Prince Mishaal Ibn Abdulaziz, the Kingdom's Inspector General; Prince Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region and Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Ibn Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kingdom Holding Company and Chairman of the Kingdom Centre.

Contemporary Comfort
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, conveniently located in the heart of the Capital, is an integral part of The Kingdom Centre, a breathtaking landmark on Riyadh's skyline. The complex combines the 10-storey Hotel with luxury residences, prestigious business offices and sophisticated shopping offering a wide range of high-end stores including Saks Fifth Avenue.

The Hotel's 52 suites and 197 guest rooms are luxuriously appointed with a contemporary flair. Each room is decorated in cool shades of light grey and blue and feature refreshments setup, stocked with snacks, juices and sodas, satellite television and a separate work area with executive desk and high-speed internet access. The luxurious marble bathrooms feature deep soaking bathtubs, large vanity unit, a separate glass-walled shower and WC with telephone in a private alcove. Twenty of the suites are residential duplex units with floor-to-ceiling windows and kitchenettes. In one-, two- and three-bedroom designs, they are ideal for the executive travelling alone or with family.

With the time-conscious business traveller in mind, the Hotel offers a host of amenities from a 24-hour Business Centre access to round-the-clock in-room dining and laundry service, one hour pressing and complimentary overnight shoeshine. Complemented by Four Seasons personalised and intuitive service, the needs of guests are addressed any time, day or night.

The Hotel's four dining venues offer flavours from all corners of the globe while a full-service luxurious Spa offers a range of massages and therapies. Guests can also enjoy the benefits of the Hotel's Health Club with its wide array of equipment and facilities including sauna, whirlpool, steam room and outdoor pool. The property's fitness options also extend to indoor squash and racquetball courts and two outdoor tennis courts lit for night play.