Hilton opens new hotel in Eqypt

Located in the upscale King Mariout area just outside the city of Alexandria, the Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch offers 199 rooms, including 20 suites and 21 executive rooms - “all designed with comfort and convenience in mind,” a press release said.

Lobby "As we continue to spearhead the hospitality industry in Egypt and around the world, we're proud to expand our world-class offerings," said Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide. "With the opening of Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch, we continue to build on our long-standing legacy in Egypt, a country we have served for more than 50 years. Expanding our presence and our team will allow us to continue providing our guests with the superior services they've come to expect from Hilton."

Guest Room Rooms are equipped with a desk, minibar, HD TV and a stylish bathroom with walk-in shower. Suites have a separate bedrom and living room space, while Executive rooms have complimentary access to the Executive Lounge where guests enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks throughout the day.

Executive Lounge Guests at the new hotel are able to experience the 6,000 square metre Premedion Spa - the first Spa and Prevention Centre in the Middle-East. It comprises an experience pool, sound-and-light system floatation pool, male and female wet areas, a rehabilitation centre, diagnostics centre, medical beauty centre, male and female spa areas, a hammam and a VIP spa suite. Other leisure facilities include the largest outdoor pool in the city, a children's pool, a kid's outdoor playground and a heated indoor pool.

Hotel restaurant The hotel also features six food and beverage outlets offering a wide range of local dishes and international cuisine. Zaatar is the hotel's signature Lebanese restaurant, while at Teatro - the hotel's all-day dining restaurant - guests can choose from the buffet and à la carte menu.

La Terrasse Axis bar and Splash pool bar provide a place where guests can meet for a drink or a snack, while La Terrasse offers "the perfect place to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.” The Lounge, situated at the hotel's lobby, offers an “elegant and relaxed environment” where guests can enjoy a drink before heading to lunch or dinner. The hotel also features six function rooms and a signature ballroom.

Ballroom Karim Helmy, general manager, Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch, said: "I am delighted to be officially opening this amazing hotel. With great facilities and an incredible team of industry professionals, we are able to meet and exceed the expectations of our guests by providing quality experiences and creating lasting memories for them."