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A Hyatt affiliate has struck a deal with Mohammed A. Al Swailem Company for Commercial Investment to launch a Hyatt Regency hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia named Hyatt Regency Riyadh.

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The new hotel has been designed by Erga with its interiors styled by ONG&ONG. It will house a total of 257 guestrooms including 37 suites which will range in size between 322 and 2,475 square feet. The hotel will comprise ballroom and event space covering an area of more than 5,900 square feet, as well as multiple small meeting rooms.

The property will also sport a lobby lounge, two restaurants, and a Regency Club lounge. Among its various other features include a male spa consisting of six treatment rooms, a 2,300 square feet male and female fitness centre, and pool.

The facility is due to open in the third quarter of 2013.