Hyatt Signs Three Hotels in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

An Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Jabal Omar Development Company to manage three Hyatt-branded hotels in Mecca (Makkah), the holy city of Islam, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Hyatt Regency Mecca, Hyatt Place Mecca and Hyatt Summerfield Suites Mecca will be part of a two phase master planned mixed use development with a built up area of more than two million square meters.

The three hotels will be the first Hyatt-branded hotels in Mecca. Hotel details include:

First Phase: the Hyatt Regency Mecca, slated to open in 2013, will offer 628 guestrooms, in addition to meeting facilities, several dining venues, a Regency Club lounge, a spa and fitness center, and 24-hour in room dining.

Second Phase: the Hyatt Place Mecca, slated to open in 2014, will offer 200 guestrooms, meeting facilities, several food and beverage outlets, men’s and women’s fitness centers, and a prayer room. The Hyatt Summerfield Suites Mecca, slated to open in 2014, will offer 200 guestrooms, meeting facilities, several food and beverage outlets, men’s and women’s fitness centers, and a prayer room.

Hyatt Place Mecca and Hyatt Summerfield Suites Mecca, mark the entry of Hyatt’s select service brands in the Middle East.

“Mecca draws millions of tourists every year, many from regions where the Hyatt brand is well known and recognized,” said Peter Norman, senior vice president, real estate and development for Hyatt International, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “Opening these three hotels will strengthen the Hyatt brand in Saudi Arabia and will further Hyatt’s goal of becoming the preferred brand in every segment we serve.”

The hotels will be located in close proximity to several religious sites, including the Holiest shrine of Islam – Al-Masjid Al-Haram or the Sacred Mosque, Mount Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina. Pilgrims visit these sites each year for Hajj, the largest pilgrimage in the world, and during the month of Ramadan.

“We are thrilled to be involved in the introduction of the Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites brands to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Peter Fulton, managing director, Hyatt International, Southwest Asia. “These hotels will join Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club and Spa, and serve as a testament to the global appeal of the Hyatt brand, and the well established reputation Hyatt has as a preferred management company.”

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