Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, a premium property in the kingdom, has opened its doors after undergoing extensive renovations and a complete transformation.
It now boasts 210 modern guest rooms and suites, including 141 Signature Rooms, 41 Club Rooms with exclusive access to the Sheraton Club Lounge, 25 Suites (Junior and Executive), and three premium Diplomatic and Presidential Suites.
In line with Sheraton’s transformation plans, the hotel features a contemporary design that emphasises a natural, clean aesthetic while incorporating elements of sustainability.
Sheraton Bahrain Hotel was inaugurated by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, coinciding with Bahrain’s National Day celebrations and the 25th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne.
Speaking on the occasion, Shaikh Khalid highlighted the strong performance of Bahrain’s non-oil sectors, which drive economic growth and diversification.
He also underscored Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing its tourism infrastructure to meet global standards, strengthening the kingdom’s position as a global tourism hub.
This commitment aims to create direct employment opportunities for citizens in the tourism sector, generate indirect jobs in related industries such as transport and trade, and attract more international tourists, further supporting Bahrain’s economic progress, he added.
The event was attended by senior officials, including Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs; Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs; Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; and Sameer Abdullah Nass, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Reiterated the ministry’s commitment to enhancing the hospitality sector and diversifying tourism offerings to meet evolving global demands and cater to visitors from various international markets.
The hotel features an impressive 2,002 sq m of meeting space, including the Al Taj Grand Ballroom, one of the largest in the city at 1,067sq m, which can be divided into three sections, said a BNA report. A mix of indoor and outdoor venues, along with five additional meeting rooms, ranging from 45sqm to 115sqm, provides endless layout options for any occasion.