Grand Hyatt Kuwait to Mark Brand’s Debut in Kuwait Late Summer 2022
Main Photo: The lobby at the new Grand Hyatt
Date: May 2022
Name: Grand Hyatt Kuwait – opening late summer 2022
Location: 360 Mall, Kuwait – 9km from Kuwait International Airport
Number of Keys: 302
Seller: TBA
Buyer: Tamdeen Group
The 59th Grand Hyatt in the world, and the first Grand Hyatt in Kuwait, is gearing up for its much-anticipated launch – set to take place after summer 2022.
This latest grand opening marks a significant milestone in Hyatt’s growth across the Globe and in particular the Middle East. Located at 360 Mall as part of the nation’s most immersive luxury, leisure and lifestyle complex, Grand Hyatt Kuwait truly manifests the luxurious and prestigious qualities of the global hospitality brand. Amplified by innovative concepts, modern architecture and elevated design components. Opening its doors for the first time in Kuwait, this prime hospitality development features elegantly designed guestrooms and suites complimented by captivating views of Kuwait’s skyline. Centrally situated in the heart of the 360 Mall extension, Grand Hyatt Kuwait also grants direct access to one of the country’s most captivating mixed-use social, retail and entertainment destinations. The renowned 360 Mall comprises of 130,000 square meters of retail space, the 5,800- seater multi-purpose Arena Kuwait, a tennis academy which includes a 1,600 capacity arena and 15 tennis courts operated by the Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait.
For both Hyatt and the owners – Tamdeen Group, this impressive property represents an important addition to an already impressive diversified portfolio of brands and a new era of progression and innovation for Kuwait.
Tamdeen have much expereince in the Mall build and devlopment, with Al Kout (with a 200-key Hyatt Regency hotel) and Al Khiran with 900 berth Marina and a five-star resort to come, under their belt – both in Kuwait.
Considered one of Kuwait’s most anticipated and alluring hospitality developments, Grand Hyatt Kuwait is located just 9km away from Kuwait International Airport – making this social, entertainment and retail hub the closest luxury hotel to the airport. Intrinsically connected to the light-filled 360 Mall extension, Grand Hyatt Kuwait will welcome guests to a world of entertainment set to deliver enchanting and vibrant experiences in a one-of-a-kind setting.
The 302-key luxury urban escape, with its impressive and majestic architectural design delivered by CallisonRTKL, seeks to set itself apart through its meticulously designed guest journey touchpoints and unobstructed skyline views, coupled with elegantly designed guestrooms and suites, three lifestyle dining venues, and a total of 6,500 square meters of event space. To enhance the modern style of the global indulgent traveller, an array of superior features and facilities are available. The Grand Club Lounge is an exclusive service offering of the Grand Hyatt brand, and comes complete with a private outdoor terrace and intimate meeting facilities.
Grand Hyatt Kuwait features a distinctive room configuration, which includes 21 guestrooms and suites uniquely designed with private landscaped garden terraces, 35 Grand Club Suites with breath-taking views, eight Junior Suites and one magnificent Presidential Suite.
Grand Hyatt Kuwait encapsulates several elegant and timeless multi-faceted event venues, each dynamically configured to make every occasion an unforgettable one – as exceptional as the location itself. The hotel boasts a striking multipurpose Grand Ballroom designed for weddings, conferences, grand galas and cocktail receptions, with a hosting capacity of up to 1,560 guests. Additionally, the hotel conveniently connects to Kuwait’s premier event destination, The Arena Kuwait, which features 3,600-sqm of state-of-the-art indoor multifunctional spaces, providing a masterfully engineered platform for a variety of large-scale events.
The multiple and innovative design components featured in this flagship development, with bespoke interior design by Meyer Davis NYC, collectively deliver arguably one of the most impressive developments that Kuwait City has witnessed in recent times.
Promising to create an urban sanctuary that celebrates lifestyle and culture, the hotel Lobby will greet guests with its stunning aesthetic, setting the tone for a unique, sophisticated experience delivered throughout the hotel, with its majestic equine sculpture and a prismatic trove of culturally infused commissioned art. Housing three signature restaurants, Grand Hyatt Kuwait is well poised to capture a unique spot for itself within Kuwait’s captivating and vibrant culinary scene. Finally, the lobby situated Saheel Lounge with it’s commissioned works of art provides for a comfortable and socially conducive setting for informal meetings and gatherings.
The hotel’s globe-circling culinary portfolio features three distinctive and immersive gastronomic experiences. First comes Liberté, a modern brasserie rooted in classicism but reimagined through innovation; where the food is ingeniously brought to life through culinary creativity and conveyed with a sense of fresh and energetic feminine energy – in a gorgeous venue imagined by abConcept. The hotel also features ’Stambul, expertly planned by Autoban, a Turkish lifestyle-dining venue celebrating the famed influences of Ottoman cuisine, where classic dishes are reinterpreted and delivered spontaneously and theatrically. Completing the culinary portfolio is MEI LI, a fine dining Chinese restaurant where the food provides the narrative for an explorative journey through the Imperial Palaces of old Beijing, serving Chinese recipes inspired by the most popular dishes served over centuries – including faithfully crafted classic menu items, such as the world-renowned Peking Duck and Beggar’s Chicken. This venue too was masterfully designed by abConcept.
Rounding up the hotel’s rich experiences, NOOR SPA is the ultimate wellness retreat, set in a serene cove of sensory design. The pool features an aquatic haven where rays of natural sunlight expand the infinity element of this feature. Outdoor sun loungers are tastefully complimented by lush landscaped and vertical gardens.
Price: Undisclosed
THPT Comment: A truly grand hotel for this first Grand Hyatt in Kuwait
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