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The first Rotana Hotel in Iraq open its doors in Erbil

Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Rotana, the hotel management company in the middle east and Africa, has announced the opening of its 5 star hotel in Erbil. Rotana Hotel in Erbil has a strategic location near Erbil International Exhibition Fair Ground and the Ministries district, and with its luxurious accommodation, wide variety of restaurants and meeting facilities it can be considered the ideal choice for the business traveller.

Commenting on the opening, Mr. Thomas Touma, General Manager of Erbil Rotana, said, "Owned by Malia Group and managed by Rotana, Erbil Rotana is built on a premium 20,000 m² plot of land strategically located next to the prestigious English Village and less than a ten minutes drive from Erbil International Airport. My team and I are extremely proud to introduce Rotana's 5-star hospitality to Erbil and have been working hard to ensure all areas involved in the opening of this property are perfectly operational in time for its launch, With Erbil Rotana now open, the brand marks another successful step forward in its expansion in the region."

This new property by Rotana offers all the comfort and refinement of a genuine, business-oriented five-star establishment, complemented by elegant dining and leisure facilities. Modern and refined interiors are reflected in each of the 201 well-appointed rooms and suites while the conference and banquet facilities represent a new milestone for the city of Erbil.

Occupying a total area of 1200 m², facilities include a ballroom that can accommodate up to 800 people and three fully-equipped and flexible conference and banquet venues designed to host all types of events including conferences,meetings, gala dinners and weddings.

Erbil Rotana provides business travelers with efficient business support services while giving them ample opportunity to wind down and relax, with the hotel offering state-of-the-art leisure facilities including a Bodylines Fitness Centre, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, sauna, outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool and massage treatment rooms.

With six restaurants and lounges, guests are also able to experience a choice of dining options including Italian, Lebanese and International cuisines. "Our aim is to provide our local guests and visitors from abroad with some exceptional dining experiences. Our chefs are keen on starting this new journey and introducing Rotana's culinary experience to Erbil," said Touma.

Touma concluded, "Whether travelling for business, hosting a wedding, gala celebration or enjoying authentic culinary delights, Erbil Rotana is set to be the destination of choice for a quality experience in Erbil."

 

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