IHG Hotels & Resorts to open Middle East’s 1st Regent Hotel in Saudi Arabia

IHG Hotels & Resorts-Almuhaysin Group Partnership
Officials during the signing ceremony.
By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Official Reporter
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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Almuhaysin Group in order to open Middle East’s first Regent Hotel in Saudi Arabia.

Regent Jeddah will provide uninterrupted views of the Corniche and Jeddah’s Formula 1 racetrack, setting a new standard for modern ultra-luxury in Saudi Arabia.

The debut of Regent in Saudi Arabia is aligned with the country’s Vision 2030 and will offer trailblazing luxury experiences to a growing number of travelers visiting the Kingdom.

Haitham Mattar
Haitham Mattar
Managing Director
IHG – IMEA

“Saudi Arabia is a priority market for IHG in the Middle East and the continual expansion of our global portfolio in the Kingdom demonstrates our commitment to Vision 2030. The opening of Regent Jeddah next year in collaboration with our esteemed partner, Almuhaysin Group will bring a new era of luxury hospitality to the Kingdom for domestic and international guests, as well as business travelers who seek luxurious experiences during their stay. We are proud to introduce the iconic Regent brand that enjoys a global reputation for crafting the most refined luxury experiences for modern trendsetters. With its prime location and extraordinary facilities, Regent Jeddah is poised to become a landmark destination in the region.”

It is set to open by mid-2024 in one of the most prestigious waterfront locations in Jeddah. The new Regent Jeddah will join existing Regent properties in glamourous destinations such as Bali, Santa Monica, and Hong Kong.

According to the statement, “Located on the beautiful Jeddah Corniche facing the Formula 1 racetrack and featuring close to 182 rooms facing the Red Sea, Regent Jeddah will provide a fresh new perspective of beachfront splendor, offering guests an ultra-luxury hotel experience via a collection of spaces reflecting taste and luxuries across 29 stories.”

Further, the new hotel will attract corporate executives and Saudi guests seeking extraordinary hospitality with its five spacious penthouses and an unparalleled level of luxury and sophistication.

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