Downtown Rotana team officially checks into new property

Press release

Published March 1st, 2016 - 05:41 GMT

Rotana team

The Downtown Rotana team has officially mobilized into the new luxury property in the heart of the Kingdom’s capital, and is busy putting the final touches and getting ready to open the doors to the public next month. Rising tall amidst the traditional backdrops of the Manama ‘suq’ and the modern skyline of Bahrain’s central business and financial district, the stylish five-star hotel will be the third Rotana property to open in the Kingdom of Bahrain and aims to cater to the growing needs of the modern business community.

Following a very busy few months of preparation, all Downtown Rotana staff is now on site and gearing up to welcome guests to Bahrain’s newest hospitality hotspot. Reflective of its name, the hotel is situated in downtown Manama, less than two minutes walking distance from the historical Bab Al Bahrain and traditional local market, and only steps away from key corporate hubs such as Bahrain Financial Harbor.

The 26-storey structure features 249 luxurious rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed city views, four unique dining concepts, a rooftop swimming pool, a Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club, a ballroom with 300+ capacity and ample state-of-the-art meeting facilities.

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years.