DoubleTree by Hilton opens in Saudi Arabia
HILTON Worldwide has opened the rst DoubleTree by Hilton hotel
in Saudi Arabia. The 153-room DoubleTree by Hilton Dhahran is
situated in Al Khobar in Eastern Province. The hotel has a free
24-hour business centre and caters for both business and leisure
travellers. It is located in the heart of the business and commercial
district of the city, close to Al Khobar Corniche, shopping malls and
a new hi-tech petrol museum. Dhahran is one of the older Saudi
port cities on the coast of the Arabian Gulf and is home to most of
Saudi Arabia’s vast oil reserves.
New child policy at Lake Elmenteita Serena
SERENA Hotels has advised that Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp in
Kenya will no longer accept guests younger than six years old. “The
camp is a perfect choice for couples and newlyweds and is one
of the few camps that offer night-time safari drives,” says Karin
Sieberhagen, sales and marketing manager of Serena Hotels in
Johannesburg. Featuring 24 large custom-made canvas tents, the
camp is an intimate and exclusive resort.
African Insignia expands portfolio
TWO Durban properties have joined the African Insignia Hotels
portfolio – the Benjamin Hotel in Florida Road and The Concierge
Boutique Bungalows in St Mary’s Avenue, Morningside. The
Concierge Boutique Bungalows are built on the site of eight
heritage-listed buildings and retain the 1920s façade of the original
buildings. The interiors have a distinctive quirky style that is echoed
in the gardens. The property was recently awarded the TripAdvisor
Certicate of Excellence. The Benjamin Hotel is also located in
one of Durban’s historic buildings. The hotel retains the charm of
yesteryear and facilities include a small conference room.
