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Hotel Missoni Kuwait to debut on March 1, 2011

Hotel Missoni Kuwait to debut on March 1, 2011

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, in collaboration with prominent Italian fashion house Missoni, has announced the official opening of Hotel Missoni Kuwait, on March 1, 2011.
Missoni Kuwait is part of the fashionable Symphony Centre, a boutique emporium perfectly located in the capital’s shopping district. Inspired by the Arabian Gulf and the culture of Kuwait, Creative Director Rosita Missoni combines her signature use of vibrant patterns and of bold colour, with strong accents of turquoise, green and gold seen throughout the hotel.

The property offers 169 sea-facing rooms with breakfast, laundry, high-speed wireless internet, free local calls, movies on demand, and the entire contents of the minibar, inclusive in the cost of the room. The hotel also features extensive meeting space, a cutting-edge gym, a steam room, a sauna and a pool deck overlooking the city.

“Hotel Missoni Kuwait is a fantastic addition to the Rezidor’s growing portfolio across the Middle East and a key property in this important region. The hotel will strengthen our presence in the Middle East and reinforce our position as one of the leading international hotel groups. A combination of design, lifestyle and technology will bring a truly new and authentic travel experience - as soon as you walk through the doors, you’ll know it’s Missoni,” said Kurt Ritter, President and CEO of Rezidor.

Hotel Missoni Kuwait offers guests exquisite food and beverage concepts: Italian restaurant, Cucina lies at the heart of the hotel andoffers authentic Italian cuisine. Luna Restaurant, located on the 18th floor, serves a fusion of Arabic-oriental and Mediterranean cuisine. For lighter meals, Choco Café offers pastries, chocolates and a selection of savoury dishes, and the Pool Bar serves continental cuisine.

State-of-the-art technological design elements ensure that every guest’s stay is seamless, using iPads for check-ins, the latest Bang & Olufsen TVs in guest rooms, and ‘Magic Mirrors’, present in the suite bathrooms which enable guests to convert their bathroom mirror into a television, at will.

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For relaxation, Hotel Missoni Kuwait will also feature a 1,500-square metre luxury Six Senses Spa, which will be open to guests and non-residents later in the year. Offering a full range of beauty treatments including Six Senses’ signature treatments, the spa will have 10 treatment rooms with manicure/pedicure stations, two yoga studios, relaxation areas and a juice bar. The Spa has separate gyms, hammams and changing areas for men and women, each with a sauna and steam room.

Carefully crafted with well-travelled individuals in mind - particularly those with a strong interest in design, an understanding of food, and a craving for an authentic experience - Hotel Missoni Kuwait will be staffed by over 17 nationalities, speaking more than 14 languages.