BEST Western International (BWI) has ramped up its presence in the Middle East with the opening of its first hotel in Bahrain.
The upscale Best Western Plus The Olive marks BWI’s latest expansion effort in the Gulf region, which follows the company’s debut in Saudi Arabia and the launch of the first Best Western Plus hotel in the region, plus its first-ever properties in Kuwait, Muscat and Riyadh earlier this year.
“The launch of our Best Western Plus brand in Bahrain marks another exciting stage in our Middle East expansion strategy,” said Glenn de Souza, BWI’s vice president international operations – Asia & the Middle East. “The Gulf region is one of the hottest hotel markets in the world today, and Bahrain is a key part of this.”
Located in the Juffair district of the capital, Manama, The Best Western Plus The Olive offers 250 guest rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars and high-quality mattresses, pillows and cotton linen. Complimentary Internet access is available in all rooms and public areas.
In terms of dining, the Vesuvio restaurant offers fine Italian cuisine, while Mantraa serves up modern Indian dishes plus daily breakfast. Other facilities include the Bhuvana Spa, a business centre, a gym, an outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour room service.
Best Western currently operates five hotels in the Middle East region, which are expected to increase to 23 by 2015, incorporating all three Best Western brands – midscale Best Western, upscale Best Western Plus and luxury Best Western Premier.
