Marriott International has signed an agreement with Sela Sport Company to develop two new luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia.
Slated to open in 2022, The St. Regis Riyadh will be located at the entrance of the Diplomatic Quarter, close to the city’s embassies and central business district. Also expected to open in 2022, The Jeddah EDITION will be situated on the corniche of Jeddah and close to the new Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
“We are thrilled to work with Sela Sport Company to bring these exciting new projects to Riyadh and Jeddah,” comments Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. “These signings showcase both the growth of the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia and the strong interest in our portfolio of sought-after luxury brands.”
The St. Regis Riyadh
The St. Regis Riyadh is expected to feature 83 guestrooms including 23 suites, along with two signature restaurants, an outdoor pool, fitness centre and spa. Slated to open in 2022, The St. Regis Riyadh will be a key part of ‘Via Riyadh’, a luxury mixed-use development with retail and entertainment outlets, located in the main zone of the Riyadh Season.
The Jeddah EDITION
Expected to open in 2022 with 63 guestrooms, The Jeddah EDITION will be situated in the new Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina and located on the edge of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The soon to open hotel will feature a signature restaurant, lounge bar, rooftop bar, penthouse terrace, spa, fitness centre, and an indoor and an outdoor pool.
The Jeddah EDITION and The St. Regis Riyadh are expected to further enhance Marriott International’s footprint across the Kingdom where it currently has a portfolio of over 30 properties with more than 9,000 rooms across ten of its brands.
