Marriott International will open its first Marriott Executive Apartments branded hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in May 2012, when the Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh Makarim will officially open for business.

The Marriott Executive Apartments, Riyadh Makarim is designed for extended-stay business travellers and long family holidays, offering 117 appointed one-, two- and three-bedroom apartmentse. It is strategically located in Al- Mather street adjacent to Riyadh Marriott Hotel, near King Fahd Medical City.

“Designed for extended stay travellers, Marriott Executive Apartments offers the convenience of a five-star, full-service hotel with the space, ambience and privacy of residential living,” said Loren Nalewanski, vice president of brand management for Marriott Executive Apartments.

“We are pleased to be bringing this brand to Saudi Arabia.”

Each apartment is furnished to be a home away from home, with with en-suite bath, fully equipped kitchen and high-speed Internet, satellite television, DVD and CD players. Five-star amenities include dual-voltage electrical outlets, cordless speaker phones, private voicemail accessible from outside, interactive TV, wired and wireless internet connection, housekeeping services, room service, grocery shopping and dry cleaning service.

A five-star apartment hotel, dining options at the Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim, includes room service and the Quick Bites Café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy a Grab-N-Go option. In addition, a private area - the Resident’s Lounge – offers guests a place to unwind or socialize with other residents.