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Al Faisaliah Nominated for Three World Travel Awards

Mar. 12, 2008



DALLAS - A destination that gracefully melds tradition with sophisticated style, Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel has earned the enviable reputation as Saudi Arabia's leading luxury hotel since its opening in 2000. The property has elevated the art of hospitality in the Kingdom; and, it continues to serve as the benchmark for all luxury hotels in the region, upholding the gold standard in modern elegance with its unparalleled service and unsurpassed attention to detail.  This year Al Faisaliah Hotel has been nominated for three prestigious World Travel Awards - these awards are among the most sought after honors in the entire global travel industry. Thousands of voters each year decide which properties will win top accolades, awarding only the most luxurious, sophisticated and refined travel experiences. 

With its prestigious location in the heart of the city's business and residential area, the hotel is the only property in the Kingdom that boasts a lavish and expansive ballroom designed to host up to 4000 guests comfortably. A pioneer in Saudi Arabia's luxury hotel market, Al Faisaliah Hotel exclusively offers guests 24-hour butler service, and the 224-room property has elevated the standard of personalized service in Saudi Arabia. 

Recognizing the ultra-luxury property as a leader in the industry, Al Faisaliah Hotel has been nominated by the World Travel Awards for 2008 as the Middle East's Leading Hotel, Saudi Arabia's Leading Business Hotel and Saudi Arabia's Leading Hotel.

"We are honored that Al Faisaliah Hotel has once again been recognized by the World Travel Awards," said Wolfgang Pachler, Managing Director of Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel. "To be nominated for three awards this year is a tremendous accolade and one more mark of distinction for this world-class property, which continues to be the crown jewel of Saudi Arabia."

The regional World Travel Awards will be presented on October 28, 2008 during a gala at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit rosewoodhotels.com.

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