Starwood Signs First Westin Hotel in Egypt

Starwood will introduce its Westin brand to Egypt with the opening of The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes early next year.

Owned by New Cairo for Real Estate Investment Company SAE, the 128-room resort will be located within the Katameya Dunes development, a 1.8 million square meter luxury residential compound in the New Cairo City District.

The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes will be located within an exclusive residential community with a 27-hole championship golf course designed by Nick Faldo & Brian Curley and will be the development’s flagship resort.

The hotel will offer golf enthusiasts, business and leisure travelers a tranquil retreat that is steeped in wellness and just 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport.

Situated in a landscaped enclave, The Westin Cairo will offer 127 guest rooms and one presidential suite, all featuring the latest in-room technology as well as the renowned Westin Heavenly Bed, Heavenly Bath, Heavenly Shower, Heavenly Robe and exclusive White Tea Aloe bath amenities.

The Westin Cairo Hotel & Spa will also offer four dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a café, a bar and a lounge.

Spanning 12,500 square metres, the hotel will provide other facilities such as a spacious ballroom, The Heavenly Spa by Westin, the Nick Faldo & Brian Curley designed golf course, a pool, fitness center and a 24-hour business center.

“With the Westin brand’s reputation for industry firsts and a winning approach to well-being, we have earned guest loyalty and strong demand among owners and developers around the world,” said Bart Carnahan, Senior Vice President Acquisitions & Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “The addition of The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes will strengthen Starwood’s extensive portfolio in the country, underlining our commitment to growth in one of the world’s most remarkable destinations.”