Fresh Lifestyle Look for Movenpick Hotel and Apartments Bur Dubai

DUBAI, UAE, November 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

- Newly Renovated Area, Exciting Dining Experiences and Creative Shops for Special Occasions

Movenpick Hotel and Apartments Bur Dubai has completed the stylish refurbishment of the hotel's 255 guestrooms, the expansive lobby, the Fountain restaurant and Cafe lounge, providing the five-star property with a refreshingly contemporary image.

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"We are all extremely pleased and excited about the new look and feel of the hotel. Our goal was to renovate the interior decoration, furniture and fittings of the guest rooms and the main public areas as well as our dining facilities in order to introduce a fresh and contemporary 'lifestyle' look which will appeal to the local community and international traveller," said Robert Barker, General Manager of the hotel.

Principal designer Martin Wojnowski said that the new design makes the hotel look more fresh and home-like, by avoiding sharp details and finishes typical to commercial spaces. "I think that the modern traveller is seeking the feeling of comfort and understated elegance," he said.

"I believe that the hotel now has one of the most guest-friendly lobbies in Dubai - it is contemporary, but comfortable and relaxing, creating an atmosphere of harmony away from the city's hustle and bustle."

To illustrate the point, the renovated lobby mirrors guests' living rooms. Traditional furniture is upholstered in contemporary fabrics, traditionally made carpet is adorned with modern patterns, and lighting allows for different mood and ambient options, complemented by creative artworks and accessories.

Alongside the 255 newly appointed rooms and suites, and added privacy and amenities of the exclusive Executive Floors, 57 stylish apartments are fully equipped with entertainment systems and kitchens. The hotel offers six eclectic restaurants comprising the Fountain restaurant offering international all day dining, Cafe lounge, an ideal venue for afternoon tea, a contemporary yet traditional North-Indian restaurant Chutneys, the Lebanese restaurant Fakhreldine, an English-style pub Somerset's, and a Pool House rooftop bar serving light snacks and beverages.

Two new convenient venues have been launched: 'Sweet,' an innovative cake and chocolate shop and 'Flowers', a colourful shop offering modern floral designs for those special occasions.

Other facilities include a Fitness Centre and a temperature-controlled rooftop pool, the "Office", a totally new and unique concept combining the business centre, guest services, a gift shop and a Beauty salon.

"We are very focused on taking the hotel to the next level and believe that now we can deliver a warmer welcoming and a more memorable and comfortable stay to our guests," added Barker. "We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai and making it the city's destination of choice."

The hotel will soon introduce a newly renovated ballroom and meeting rooms too, creating a relaxing yet stimulating ambience. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 400 guests in one dramatic room or three separate sections. The meeting rooms and the ballroom are perfectly designed to meet the requirements of any event or conference, from company business meetings to major banquets, receptions, weddings and other social functions.

Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai, perfectly positioned in the heart of Dubai, is a short distance from many key landmarks such as Dubai International Airport, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai International Conference and Financial Centres, Burj Khalifa, the Dubai fountain and Dubai Mall among others.

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts (MH&R), a premium hotel management company with over 10,000 employees, is represented in 24 countries with 80 hotels existing or under construction and focuses on its core markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The international hotel group with Swiss roots is forging ahead with its expansion and aims to extend its portfolio to include 100 hotels by 2010. MH&R has an established presence in the 4 and 5-star segment with two types of accommodation: business and conference hotels and holiday resorts. In keeping with its slogan "True Excellence in Swiss Hospitality", the hotel chain is a byword for the uncompromising quality of its products and services. The hotel group is owned by the Movenpick Holding (66.7 %) as well as the Kingdom Group (33.3 %).

    For further information:
    Manal El Matni
    Marketing & Communications Manager
    Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai
    19th Street, Oud Metha
    P.O. Box 32733, Dubai, U.A.E.
    Phone +971-4-310-4202
    Fax + 971-4-310-4204
    [email protected]
    http://www.moevenpick-burdubai.com

SOURCE Movenpick Hotel and Apartments Bur Dubai