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Hilton Hotels & Resorts opened Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranchon Friday. The hotel marks Hilton Worldwide’s 18th in Egypt, showcasing the company’s commitment to expanding its operations and further strengthening its presence in the country.
“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.”
Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranch is located just outside the city of Alexandria and only 12 kilometers 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, 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 square meters 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 square meters 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.
KarimHelmy, 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.”