Hyatt Place to join the scenic desert landscape in AlUla
The hotel is slated to open soon…
I don’t know about you, but to me, AlUla is one of the most picturesque locations in the world, and while the city is already home to glorious hotels and resorts like Habitas AlUla, The Chedi Hegra, and Banyan Tree, there’s always room for more. Hyatt Place AlUla will be opening soon.
The news was announced by Hyatt yesterday that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in AlUla.
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Expected to open by the end of 2025, the hotel will add a total of 215 keys to the Hyatt room portfolio in Saudi Arabia. The hotel will offer modern-style guestrooms, two food and beverage outlets, a meeting space, a pool, and a fitness centre.
Ludwig Bouldoukian, Regional Vice President, Development, Middle East and Africa, Hyatt, says, “We look forward to adding Hyatt Place AlUla to our growing portfolio of properties in the region. We are thrilled that this upcoming hotel will provide more choices for our World of Hyatt members looking to explore the culture and beauty of AlUla.”
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Hotels currently open in AlUla
The Chedi Hegra
The newest addition to the hotel scene in AlUla is The Chedi Hegra. Known for opening the most stylish and memorable hotels and resorts in unique destinations worldwide, The Chedi by GHM Hotels in Hegra is home to a boutique collection of 35 rooms, three dining venues, a spa, and a swimming pool. Built directly into already existing structures including an old railway station, Hegra Fort, and surrounding buildings, there’s minimal interiors to bring the focus to the surrounding environment as well as custom lanterns and leather furniture honouring the heritage. Room categories range from the Chedi Deluxe Rooms to a Duplex Suite and a Two-Bedroom Pool Villa. At the hotel, you can pick from dining options like Prima Classe Restaurant, which invites diners to take a gastronomical journey from Paris and Venice due east to Cairo, creating flavours unlike any other. There’s also Al Mahatta, where you can go to enjoy some quiet contemplation in the amazing presence of handcrafted pastries, desserts, coffees, and mocktails. Lastly, there’s also a Saudi Coffee House where you can explore traditional Saudi coffee brewed with cardamom. Room rates currently start from SAR3,195 per night.
The Chedi Hegra, 5617, Dist, Hegra 43541, rates from SAR3,195. ghmhotels.com
Dar Tantora
Named after AlUla’s famous sundial, Dar Tantora puts you right in the heart of the culturally-rich Old Town. The boutique 30 hotel rooms are made from sensitively restored mudbrick buildings, bringing back a touch of ancient living with just a hint of luxury. The eco-hotel gives guests a wonderful sense of history for an authentic AlUla experience. There are up to five rooms with traditional decor and minimal modern technology to ensure you can fully relax and go off the grid for a little bit, where everything is done by soothing candlelight. You can enjoy breakfast in the room or set up in the lush neighbouring Oasis, and all-day dining with a Saudi touch at Joontos. And you shouldn’t miss the rooftop café concept, Maqha. There’s also a special Saudi coffee room which will offer the finest of authentic local coffee experiences, locally sourced ingredients and a mixture of carefully handcrafted decor.