Park Inn by Radisson opens in Makkah

Park Inn by Radisson, a midscale hotel brand of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has made its debut in the holy city of Makkah. The group has a large presence in Saudi Arabia with 35 hotels and more than 9,000 rooms in operation or under development.
Mark Willis, area senior vice president, Middle East, Turkey & Africa for the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, said: “We are delighted to open our first hotel in the holy city with Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al-Naseem. This is a significant hotel addition not just for the Park Inn by Radisson brand but for the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, as we now begin to see our strong development pipeline across Saudi Arabia materialize, with multiple hotel openings coming to fruition in the next 18 months.”
“We believe the Park Inn by Radisson brand is entering this important segment at a very opportune time to support the increase in pilgrim travelers seeking affordable accommodation and a hassle-free experience. The growth of religious tourism to the Kingdom and the holy city of Makkah for local and international travelers is expected to grow, and we are well placed to provide all the essentials of an international hotel brand,” added Willis.
Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al-Naseem is located 20 meters from Al-Rajhi Mosque, the second largest mosque in Makkah and one that accommodates more than 15,000 worshippers. The hotel is also situated very close to the holy sites of Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifah.
The hotel has 459 modern rooms and suites, most of which overlook the Al-Rajhi Mosque.
For dining, Al-Awali restaurant serves a wide selection of local and international cuisine. The hotel’s lobby café serves sweet and savory snacks and can host up to 200 people while the Roof Top Garden Cafe offers breath-taking views of the holy city.
Saad Ghosheh, general manager of Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al-Naseem, said: “We look forward to welcoming local and international travelers visiting the holy city of Makkah for their Haj and Umrah pilgrimage. Our great location allows our guests to experience the many pilgrimage sites in the holy city. Our experienced and passionate team members are here to ensure all of our guests have a memorable stay.”