Marriott Signs Hotel in Algeria and Rwanda

Marriott has signed management contracts for a 204-room Renaissance Tlemcen in Algeria, opening in January 2011, and a 237-room Kigali Marriott Hotel in Rwanda, scheduled to open in 2012.

Renaissance Tlemcen Hotel, Algeria: As the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Capital of Islamic Culture Designee for 2011, all eyes will be on Tlemcen, Algeria in the coming year.

The city dates back to the Roman Empire and enjoys a rich history and culture. Its textiles and handicraft, and elegant blend of Arab, Berber, Andalucian and French cultures, coupled with its cool mountain climate, architecture and urban life gives the city a unique outlook and sophistication. The Great Mosque of Tlemcen, a recognized landmark built in 1082, is one of the best preserved examples of Almoravid architecture.

The Renaissance Tlemcen will be located on the Lalla Setti plateau overlooking the city, approximately a 15-minute drive from the city center. The area features an artificial lake, children’s playgrounds, a promenade on the edge of the plateau overlooking the city and a 30-meter high observatory.

Food and beverage outlets will be a focal point of the hotel. Both its all-day, casual restaurant and its specialty outlet will provide outside seating. Its open-space lobby lounge will be complemented by a roof-top night club and lounge with outdoor seating, a pool bar and grill and a discotheque located in a separate building.

Recreational amenities will include a health and leisure club, an outdoor swimming pool and two tennis courts. Other amenities will include a business center, an executive lounge, 24-hour room service, in-room mini-bar, gift shop, flight crew lounge and a prayer room.

For social events and conferences, the hotel will have 17,360 square feet of space comprised of two 7,340-square foot column-free ballrooms, two meeting rooms in varying configurations and a boardroom.

Marriott International currently has two additional properties planned for Algeria: the 227-room Algiers Marriott and the 180-unit Marriott Executive Apartments Algiers, both of which are expected to open in 2012.

Kigali Marriott Hotel, Rwanda: Well on its way to becoming a service, transportation and logistics hub for the Central African region, Rwanda in recent years has successfully established itself as an international conference destination and its tea, coffee, fruit and flowers have become highly-regarded exports. Its wealth of wildlife, flora and fauna and especially its gorilla population are giving rise to its eco-tourism industry. Kigali is easily reached through Brussels and Nairobi with connections from the US and major European cities considered excellent.

The Kigali Marriott will be centrally located near major office centers, embassies and Parliament. Kigali’s international airport will be a 20-minute drive away.

For dining and entertainment, the hotel’s open lobby lounge will encourage guests to linger throughout the day to relax, hold impromptu meetings with colleagues or to socialize with friends. Its casual all-day restaurant will be complemented by a specialty restaurant and pool grill.

Recreational amenities will be centered around a health and leisure club, an outdoor swimming pool and an outdoor whirlpool. A 24-hour business center, room service, in-room mini-bar and a gift shop are among other amenities planned for the hotel.

For social events and conferences, the hotel will have 830 square meters of function space. It will be comprised of a 500-square meter ballroom that will be divisible into three sections, a series of flexible meeting rooms in varying configurations and a boardroom.

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