Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of The Galleria, by Curio Collection by Hilton in Jeddah, marking the first appearance of the prestigious brand with its distinctive architecture and unique guest experiences to the Kingdom and following the signing of an agreement with SEDCO Holding, Saudi Arabia’s leading investment company. The opening of this hotel is an addition to one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in The world, which is concerned with presenting other great Hilton offers in the Kingdom.
The new hotel is located in a prime location, overlooking Jeddah’s well-known Tahlia Street, which is famous for its high-end shops and boutiques as one of the best places for shopping, cafes and restaurants, allowing hotel guests to spend a unique experience. It is also close to King Abdulaziz International Airport, just a 15-minute drive away, with easy access to the Jeddah Corniche, as well as King Abdulaziz Road and Madinah Road, two of the most important commercial routes in Jeddah.
Inspired by Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the hotel features 363 rooms and 95 suites, The Kitchens, a restaurant famous for serving fresh meat, Aqua Lounge with access to the rooftop outdoor pool, the round-the-clock Coffee Milano Café in the lobby and the chocolate and coffee shop Bird Cage.
Commenting on the opening of the new hotel, Fawaz Momena, Regional Director and Senior Director of Operations, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Saudi Arabia, said: “The opening of the new Galleria Hotel marks a significant milestone in Hilton Group’s continued expansion into the Kingdom, which offers tremendous growth opportunities. We see Jeddah as one of the main business and leisure hubs for tourists and residents.” He added: “The Galleria Jeddah is located on the vibrant Tahlia Street that offers guests a rich experience and a distinctive lifestyle. We look forward to attracting more of our award-winning brands to the Kingdom and plan to open more than 50 hotels in the coming years.”
The hotel aims to elevate the guest experience with a renewed focus on leisure and leisure facilities, including a private spa for men and women with 3,000 square meters of retail space. The hotel’s exceptional offerings include a large ballroom and six conference rooms, with integrated facilities available to support local businesses or business travellers during their visit to the city.
The Galleria Jeddah, the Curio Collection by Hilton is part of the award-winning Hilton Honors rewards program where members who book directly through Hilton’s preferred channels will have access to multiple benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, an exclusive member discount that cannot be obtained anywhere else, and flexible payment options that allow members to choose a variety of points and money to book a stay. Members using the industry-leading Hilton Honors app can also enjoy common digital gadgets, where they can choose their rooms, enter and open doors with a digital key.