Hilton Debuts Waldorf Astoria In Kuwait In Partnership With Mabanee
Main Photo: The lobby at the new Waldorf Astoria
Date: August 2022
Name: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
Location: The Avenues development, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Number of Keys: 200
Seller: TBA
Buyer: Mabanee is the developer of the Avenues, and the two hotels – Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Garden Inn
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, a brand of Hilton Worldwide, has debuted in Kuwait with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Kuwait.
The hotel is located alongside The Avenues, a retail, entertainment, and luxury lifestyle destination.
It is an 11km away from Kuwait International Airport. The hotel provides easy access to local attractions such as the Kuwait Opera House, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre and the Grand Mosque.
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait has 200 contemporary deluxe rooms and suites offering panoramic views of the city skyline.
Hilton Middle East, Africa and Türkiye president Jochem-Jan Sleiffer said: “We are very excited to be expanding our portfolio in Kuwait to include the iconic Waldorf Astoria, which brings an elevated luxury guest experience to the country.
“Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is Hilton’s third property in the country and brings a trusted brand to a community of discerning travellers who expect the highest levels of service. We look forward to welcoming guests to this outstanding property, which will no doubt be one of Kuwait’s most prestigious landmarks.”
Opening this autumn at the hotel, ROKA will be a Japanese robatayaki restaurant. It’s signature restaurant is AVA, which serves dishes with authentic Mediterranean flair and seasonal ingredients.
Peacock Alley is a Parisian-influenced venue for gatherings where guests can enjoy specialty coffees and fresh meals, chocolates and macaroons.
It also features Kubbar Poolside Restaurant, and OXIO Pool and Lounge.
The expansive 13,560 sqf Waldorf Astoria Spa will launch later this fall, while it’s fitness centre is open 24 hours. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 720 guests, with five additional meeting rooms.
The developer, Mabanee is a leading real estate developer and partner with a paid-up capital of 124 million Kuwaiti dinars. We deliver exciting, innovative projects such as The Avenues in Kuwait, Sharjah, Khobar, Riyadh and Bahrain, Aventura, Kuwait and two Hilton Garden Inns – Kuwait and Bahrain Bay. Since 1999, Mabanee has been listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait)—is part of included on the Premier Market Index, as well as more recently, the MSCI Kuwait Index.
This property joins two Hilton properties currently operational in the country – Hilton Kuwait Resort and Hilton Garden Inn Kuwait.
Price: Undisclosed
THPT Comment: Mabanee have five such developments as The Avenues, in the region, as well as now this prestigious Waldorf to complement it’s two Hilton Garden Inns…well done, we suspect we shall see more from them
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