IHG Hotels Resorts’ Holiday Inn brand has debuted its Open Lobby concept in the Middle East, at the newly opened Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District in Saudi Arabia.

The newly opened hotel marks the expansion of IHG’s mainstream brand portfolio across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Holiday Inn’s Open Lobby concept combines all public spaces, including the restaurant and bar, as well as the reception area into a single open and cohesive space.

It will allow guests to enjoy their stay on their own terms.

Designed to the modern travellers’ requirements, the Open Lobby at the new Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District will provide a communal space, which includes a contemporary media lounge, a coffee bar and an e-lounge.

Guests will be able to relax and connect with their family, friends or other travellers in this public space.

Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District general manager Nael Tamim said: “Reliably familiar, yet refreshingly different, this brand-new Holiday Inn Riyadh the Business District has everything guests need whether they are travelling for business or leisure.

“With a contemporary look and feel the hotel has been designed to meet the needs of all travellers, including families.

“Our Open Lobby gives our guests and visitors a warm and welcoming place to relax, work or socialise, the ideal location to enjoy dinner or drinks with colleagues, friends and family.”

The new hotel also includes 138 contemporary rooms including 18 suites with kitchenettes, a gym, meeting spaces and two swimming pools.

Guests can enjoy authentic Italian food along with innovative fusion options at the Casa Oliva restaurant.

Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District will also offer a broad range of coffee selections, drinks and gourmet café snacks at the L’Espresso Bar.