Hilton’s luxurious lodge model Waldorf Astoria Motels and Resorts has opened its first property in Egypt in addition to in Africa.
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis is situated within the historical metropolis of Heliopolis, near Egypt’s fundamental presidential palace and some minutes drive from Cairo Worldwide airport. Downtown Cairo, Khan El Khalili Bazaar and the upcoming Grand Egyptian Museum are all simply accessible from the lodge.
The lodge options 252 deluxe rooms and suites. The interiors of the lodge have been designed by London-based Adrian Barboza Design, and are impressed by the Artwork Deco period with references to Pharaonic arts. It has a color palette of greens and blues, heat wooden tones mixed with pure supplies.
A hovering glass-walled atrium foyer has reportedly been curved into the form of the attention of Ra.
Its F&B choices embody the lodge’s signature restaurant Brasserie Ayda which serves a ‘Mediterranean-without-Borders’ menu, whereas Peacock Alley is the property’s signature lounge discovered at Waldorf Astoria resorts world wide. Bar Raa is called after the traditional Egyptian solar god and can characteristic jazz music and reside performances whereas the Le Jardin Pool Bar presents fusion dishes.
The Waldorf Astoria Spa has 4 therapy suites, every with a personal rest zone, and one multipurpose therapy room too. Therapies embody a standard Hammam scrub expertise. The spa additionally options Psammo Remedy therapy tables in two of the suites. Psammo, in any other case referred to as sizzling sand remedy, is a typical historical Egyptian therapy.
The property additionally has a gathering and occasions area. It has six absolutely outfitted assembly rooms and a ballroom that may accommodate as much as 2,000 visitors.
“As the primary Waldorf Astoria property to debut in Egypt, Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis alerts Hilton’s dedication to increasing our luxurious portfolio to the world’s most sought-after locations,” stated Dino Michael, senior vp and world class head, Hilton Luxurious Manufacturers.
Elsewhere within the area, Waldorf Astoria opened a 429-key property in Doha forward of the soccer World Cup in Qatar final 12 months. Just a few months prior in 2022, the model additionally opened in Kuwait Metropolis. Hilton has already signed an settlement with Star Hill Tanger SA to open the Waldorf Astoria Tanger by 2025 which would be the first Waldorf Astoria in Morocco.
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