Langham luxury now in Jeddah

Langham Hospitality Group and Advanced Hotels Company will manage a luxury urban hotel in Jeddah, expected to open in the summer of 2018.

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Strategically located within the downtown core directly across a new shopping complex and with a 360-degree view of the city and Corniche, The Langham, Jeddah will have 238 rooms and 39 suites. The agreement was signed in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed A. Al-Amri, General Manager, Jeddah, Makkah Province for the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage. “We are delighted to introduce the Langham brand to Jeddah as we have been searching for the ideal location in the Kingdom to add to our portfolio,” says Robert Warman, Chief Executive Officer, Langham Hospitality Group.
“The creative design of the hotel’s façade and interiors along with the luxury facilities of The Langham, Jeddah, underlined by our legendary award-winning service, will provide an exceptional destination for our guests.”

Mohammed Yousef Al Hasan, Chairman and Founder, Advanced Hotels Company, stated, “We are proud to partner with Langham Hospitality Group to bring the impeccable service standards and unrivalled heritage from Europe’s first grand hotel to the city of Jeddah.” The Langham, Jeddah will house a Mediterranean-inspired seafood restaurant; a grill concept with a chef’s table and a dry-aged meat locker display; Palm Court; a specialty lounge featuring a cigar humidor and a specially designated, air-conditioned smoking room; and the allday dining restaurant featuring international cuisine.
The Langham, Jeddah will feature extensive banqueting and meeting space totaling in excess of 3,500 square metres. These will include a 480-seat grand ballroom that is linked by a private elevator to a 380-seat ballroom and a variety of adaptable conference rooms.