Rocco Forte Hotels has recently opened its newest hotel, Assila Hotel, located in the heart of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Occupying two towers and an area of 10,000 square metres, Assila Hotel has 304 rooms and suites ranging from sea and city view Royal Suites to deluxe rooms. There are 11 meeting rooms of different sizes catering for business travellers. Guests who seek wellness and relaxation can retreat in the hotel’s spa and salon, or unwind in the rooftop pool area. The hotel also features two squash courts and a gym.
Designed by Olga Polizzi, the Director of Design of Rocco Forte hotels, the hotel has been designed to reflect the spirit and life of Jeddah, and houses 2,000 pieces of art created by Saudi artists. The hotel offers fine dining at its five restaurants, with dining options including Twenty Four restaurant, and Il Caffé coffee lounge which offers delicious homemade Italian patisseries, ice creams and cakes, both open 24 hours daily.
At the centre of Jeddah’s most fashionable business and shopping district, Assila Hotel is set on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (formerly Tahlia Street).
Some rooms are now available for bookings, with rates starting from 1,600 SAR (about A$574). roccofortehotels.com