Located in the holy district of the Haram, a
site of the highest sanctity, and less than a
quarter of a mile from the Holy Mosque, the
29-story Ramada(R) Makkah caters to guests
looking to make the pilgrimage to Mecca during
the Hajj and Umrah seasons.
In addition to being located within walking
distance of many of the city's holy sites the
property offers private underground parking,
four restaurants and meeting space for up to
250 guests. Each room features high-speed
Internet access, free local and long distance
telephone calls, a 26-inch plasma television
and an in-room safe.
The hotel, owned by Riyada International Hotels
and Resorts and managed by Al Massa Hotels
Company, is the Ramada brand's second property
in Mecca and its 11th in Saudi Arabia.
'With the opening of this property, Wyndham
Hotel Group builds upon an already strong
relationship with Riyada International Hotels
and Resorts as well as Al Massa Hotels,' said
Sean Worker, Wyndham Hotel Group senior vice
president and managing director, international
operations.
Riyada International Hotels and Resorts
Company, developer and master licensee of
Ramada hotels in Saudi Arabia, offers a wide
range of hotel management and license services
and specializes in the areas of hotel
development and operations. The company
currently operates 10 properties in eight major
cities throughout Saudi Arabia.
Al Massa Hotels Company owns, operates and has
equity interests in more than 20 hotels
throughout Saudi Arabia, with a focus in the
city of Mecca. In addition to operating five
hotels under the Ramada brand name, the company
also operates hotels under its own brand name
of Al Massa.
Ramada Worldwide, a member of the Wyndham Hotel
Group family of lodging brands, is a chain of
hotels featuring complimentary breakfast,
high-speed Internet access, spa-inspired
amenities and daily newspaper. As of June 30,
2008 the brand had over 860 properties and
107,200 rooms. Select properties offer
complimentary meeting rooms, banquet
facilities, copy and fax services, swimming
pools, and fitness centers.
Reservations and information are available by
visiting www.ramada.com.
Ramada hotels are independently owned and
operated under franchise agreements with Ramada
Worldwide, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide
Corporation (NYSE: WYN).
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