Hilton Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality chain, is strengthening its foothold in Egypt with the opening of a new hotel in Alexandria. The Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch marks the group's 18th hotel in Egypt. "As we continue to spearhead the hospitality industry in Egypt and around the world, we're proud to expand our world-class offerings," said Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide. "With the opening of Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch, we continue to build on our long-standing legacy in Egypt, a country we have served for more than 50 years. Expanding our presence and our team will allow us to continue providing our guests with the superior services they've come to expect from Hilton." Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch is located just outside the city of Alexandria and only 12 km from Borg Al Arab International Airport. The hotel offers 199 modern rooms, including 20 suites and 21 executive rooms, all designed with comfort and convenience in mind to provide a place to relax and unwind or to catch up on work. All rooms are equipped with a spacious desk, minibar, an HDTV and a stylish bathroom with walk-in shower. Suites benefit from a separate bedroom and living room space, with additional daily amenities. Executive rooms have complimentary access to the Executive Lounge where guests enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks throughout the day. Andreas Lackner, vice president, area brand management, Hilton Worldwide, said: "As the pre-eminent hospitality provider in the region, our portfolio of hotels in Egypt boasts some incredible properties across the country. Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch is a stylish, contemporary hotel with world-class facilities that will appeal to both leisure and business travellers alike and we are delighted to see this wonderful hotel join our outstanding portfolio." Located in the upscale King Mariout area of Alexandria, the hotel features Egypt's first Premedion Spa which is the first Spa and Prevention Centre in the Middle-East. Its 6,000-sq-m comprises an experience pool, sound-and-light system floatation pool, male and female wet areas, a rehabilitation centre, diagnostics centre, medical beauty centre, male and female spa areas, a hammam and a VIP spa suite. Offering guests a variety of leisure facilities, Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch boasts the largest outdoor pool in the city at 2,350-sq-m alongside a children's pool, a kid's outdoor playground as well as a heated indoor pool. The hotel also features six food and beverage outlets offering a wide range of local dishes and international cuisine. Zaatar is the hotel's signature Lebanese restaurant, while at Teatro, the all-day dining restaurant, guests can enjoy a sumptuous meal from the wide range buffet and à la carte menu offerings. Axis bar is the hotel's social hub where guests can meet for a drink or a snack and enjoy the entertaining atmosphere. La Terrasse is the perfect place to enjoy the natural beauty of the area; the sun-soaked terrace is surrounded by lush gardens and offers superb views of the hotel's main swimming pool. The ideal setting for a laid-back drink is at Splash pool bar which features tropical cocktails and light meals. The Lounge, situated at the hotel's lobby, offers an elegant and relaxed environment where guests can enjoy their favourite drink before heading to lunch or dinner. Featuring six spacious function rooms and a signature ballroom, the hotel can accommodate more than 1,000 guests for business meetings, weddings or other social events. Karim Helmy, general manager, Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch, said: "I am delighted to be officially opening this amazing hotel. With great facilities and an incredible team of industry professionals, we are able to meet and exceed the expectations of our guests by providing quality experiences and creating lasting memories for them." Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch participates in Hilton HHonors, the hotel's loyalty programme. Source: TradeArabia
