The World of Hospitality Issue 45 2022 | Page 6

HILTON
The Samuel Ryder Hotel St . Albans , Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Located inside a city with 2,000 years of history at every turn , The Samuel Ryder Hotel St . Albans , Tapestry Collection by Hilton will become the first Tapestry-branded hotel to open in the UK , offering 60 guestrooms designed with a simple aesthetic to capture the original administrative and utilitarian function of the building . Created and built by the Ryder family in 1911 , the building acted as the headquarters of the Ryder & Son Seed business . From this building , a world-wide company was forged by the importing and exporting of seeds sourced from across the globe . The overall design of the hotel will take a playful approach to the early 20th century with dynamic artwork and contrasting colourways , all inspired by the natural botanics of Ryders ’ Seeds .
The hotel is set to open in December 2021 . Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town
Situated in the Old Salata district , Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town will feature 221 modern guest rooms , an all-day dining restaurant , juice bar , 24 / 7 snack bar , work zone and fitness centre . It will be conveniently located close to Doha attractions such as the corniche , the Museum of Islamic Art , the National Museum of Qatar , and the famous Souk Waqif . It will also be in close proximity to the banking district and the Emiri Diwan Palace , and just 12 kilometres from Hamad International Airport
The hotel is set to open in early 2022 . Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
The 200 luxury guest rooms at the new Waldorf Astoria Kuwait will be just feet away from worldclass shopping and dining , thanks to its location in Avenues Mall — a destination with more than 1,100 shops and a movie theatre . The hotel will also be home to the award-winning Japanese restaurant concept ROKA and will feature an exclusive Club Lounge as well as an awe-inspiring 13,560 sq ft Waldorf Spa . Kuwait City Centre , historical and cultural sites , and the Grand Mosque of Kuwait are just a short 15-minute drive away .
The hotel is set to open End Q1 2022 .
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