IHG Introduces its new premium collection brand, Noted Collection to the Middle East with Signing in Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a franchise agreement with Morina Development & Investment Co. LLC to introduce Cantonal Hotel Riyadh Noted Collection by IHG to the Kingdom.
Cantonal Hotel Riyadh – Noted Collection
- Brand Milestone: First Noted Collection property in the Middle East, IHG’s newly launched 21st brand.
- Concept: Premium collection of independent hotels with strong local character, curated for individuality and storytelling.
- Opening Timeline: Expected by end of 2026, following a conversion.
Location
- Situated in Al Olaya, Riyadh’s premier commercial district.
- Adjacent to Kingdom Centre Tower, near Al Faisaliah Tower, King Abdullah Financial District, and King Fahad National Library.
- Approx. 30 minutes from King Khalid International Airport.
Facilities
- 107 guestrooms
- Main restaurant, café, rooftop lounge
- Meeting spaces
- Indoor pool
- Designed for both business and leisure travellers.
Leadership Insights
- Haitham Mattar (IHG): Highlighted the brand’s role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions and offering distinctive experiences.
- Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Haqbani (Morina Development): Emphasized Riyadh’s transformation and demand for hotels that combine individuality with global systems and loyalty reach.
Strategic Context
- Strengthens IHG’s premium portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
- IHG currently operates 48 hotels in the Kingdom, with 62 more in the pipeline, underscoring Saudi Arabia as a key global growth market.
