This month Hotel News ME takes a look at the European hospitality firm’s current and Middle East footprint.
Group overview
Founded in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is one of Europe’s oldest luxury hotel groups. Kempinski’s rich heritage is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now comprises a portfolio of 76, 5-star hotels across 31 countries, totalling 20,279 guest rooms, suites and residences with plans to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The group’s portfolio of hotels includes historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, resorts and prestigious residences. Each property has been designed to imbue the quality associated with the brands whilst embracing the cultural traditions of the set locations. Kempinski is also a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels.
Upcoming Kempinski hotels in the region: 2
Kempinski Hotel the Wave, Muscat
Opening: June, 2017
Keys: 310
Country: Oman, Muscat
Key Features:
Kempinski’s first hotel in Oman
12 meeting rooms including a 1100 sqm2 ballroom
10-minute drive from Muscat’s new International Airport
Featuring three temperature-controlled swimming pools
10 dining venues within the property
2km natural private beach
Kempinski Summerland Hotel and Resort
Opened: September 2016
Keys: 153
Country: Lebanon, Beirut
Key Features:
Kempinski’s first hotel in Beirut
The resort also includes residential apartments separate from the resort
Wedding facilities with a unique daylight and outdoor extension
Featuring a fully serviced marina with a capacity for 40-60 boats
1,500 sqm2 fitness and wellness facilities
5,000 sqm2 private beach
Seven restaurants and bars
Current number of hotels in the MEA region: 20
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: 1
DJIBOUTI: 1
EGYPT: 3
GHANA: 1
JORDAN: 3
KENYA: 2
QATAR: 2
SAUDI ARABIA: 2
SEYCHELLES: 1
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: 4
