IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced its first collection brand to Kuwait as Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection. Prominently positioned on the Arabian Gulf shoreline, the 195 room property has joined IHG’s growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio – now the second largest in the world – to mark the GCC region’s second Vignette Collection, following Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort Vignette Collection’s opening in Summer this year.
Central to the Vignette Collection is the balance of individuality and belonging. A family of like-minded hotels, each Vignette Collection property is entirely individual in its identity yet unified by the vision to offer a more authentic way to travel. Arabella Beach Hotel, Vignette Collection gives a glimpse into Kuwait’s rich heritage to capture the breathtaking allure of the region. Its location embodies the political, cultural, and economic pulse of the nation, with the governorate houses of Seif Palace, government offices, and headquarters of many Kuwaiti corporations and banks within reach.
"We are thrilled to announce the second Vignette Collection hotel opening in the Middle East, in Kuwait, as we continue to expand our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the region," said Haitham Mattar, managing director for India, Middle East and Africa.
"The partnership with Aqarat marks an important milestone for IHG Hotels & Resorts, singling a shift in the local hospitality market as we cater to the growing number of guests seeking curated hotel experienced driven by luxury and personalised services. As a group, IHG Hotels & Resorts remains dedicated to the delivery of unique, immersive, and authentic stay experiences that anticipate guest needs at every touchpoint of their personal journeys."
Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection has offered 195 exceptionally appointed rooms and suites, each elegantly designed for moments of tranquillity and togetherness. Interiors modernise traditional Sadu weaves with tactile textures drawing inspiration from the surrounding shores. Suites feature spacious terraces with panoramic vistas overlooking the expansive blues of the Arabian Gulf. A rooftop pool, private beachfront, and expansively equipped wellness centre sit alongside the Arabella Complex’s 15 dining destinations to offer holistic hospitality.
Talal Jassim Al-Bahar, vice chairman and CEO of AQARAT, the owners of the hotel, said it was pleasing to announce the launch of the upscale Vignette Collection brand in Kuwait, following its first collaboration with IHG at the Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort.
"Arabella Beach Resort joins the Vignette Collection brand family, a part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, a leading hotel group in distinctive and elegant hotels that blend luxury and lifestyle, and the second largest hotel chain in the world. Each hotel in the Vignette Collection series stands out with unique features but is all linked by a common vision aimed at bringing positive change for people, places, and the planet," said Al-Bahar.
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