After revamp, Q Holding to open Four Seasons property in Morocco

Global hospitality giant Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Atlantic Coast Hotels Group, owned by Abu Dhabi-based real estate development company Q Holding, will open a luxury hotel in Qasr al Bahar later this year – Four Seasons Rabat Its extensive renovation.

Kasr Al Bahr, which means “sea castle,” was built in the 19th century as a sprawling royal summer residence overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and later became a military hospital before closing in 1999, a statement from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts said.

Following an extensive renovation of the 12-acre cliffside resort, the Rabat hotel will usher in a new era for the historic hotel, with 204 luxuriously furnished rooms and suites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it said.

“As Four Seasons expands its presence in Morocco, we are proud to build on the success of our existing properties in Marrakech and Casablanca, while launching complementary experiences in the country’s capital,” said Global President Bart Carnahan. Business Development and Portfolio Management, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

“We are honored that our partners at Atlantic Coast Hospitality have selected Four Seasons as Kasr Al Bahr’s butlers and we look forward to introducing our guests to this dynamic destination through a new luxury hospitality experience marked by our renowned personalized service and exceptional quality ground,” he added.

The hotel will feature seven restaurants and lounges; a spa with treatment rooms and an indoor pool; several outdoor resort-style pools; and extensive meeting and event space.

The hotel’s thoughtful restoration was led by Moroccan architect Karim Chakor of META Atelier d’Architecture, while Roger Nazarian and Associates was selected to lead the hotel’s interior design and landscaping.

Malik Awan, Director of Q Holding, said: “As we transform Kasr Al Bahr for the future, we are proud to showcase Rabat’s history and culture, while creating a world-class hospitality experience for all visitors.”

He added: “Four Seasons is the ideal partner for this important project, and together we will work to honor this extraordinary hotel while providing guests with the service and experience they have come to expect from this storied brand.”trade arab news agency