In the presence of Robert and Leila Mouawad, founders of Mouawad Village Broumana, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide celebrated the grand opening of Grand Hills, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa that marks the entry of The Luxury Collection brand into Lebanon. A sanctuary set amidst exquisite gardens in the picturesque mountain village of Broumana, the hotel was inaugurated with an equally sumptuous party that took place on premise on the evening of September 26, 2015.
"We are delighted to partner with Mouawad Village Broumana to launch The Luxury Collection, one of the world's largest and fastest growing luxury hospitality brands, in Lebanon, especially in a remarkable destination like Broumana," said Guido de Wilde, Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East. "With the addition of Grand Hills, we now have five Luxury Collection hotels in the Middle East and we are on track to surpass 100 hotels in more than 30 countries by the end of 2015", he added.
Coinciding with the grand opening of the hotel was also the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the world renowned Diamond House Mouawad that brought together some of Lebanon's high profile dignitaries and A-list guests including VIPs, clients, influencers and media, along with Mouawad's co-guardians Fred, Pascal and Alain. This unique and exclusive evening started off with a showcase of the "Mouawad Journey" in 3D animation and a glittering Mouawad Jewelry fashion show, and featured a surprise live performance by celebrity guest star Garou, who flew in especially for the event, followed by a lavish party till dawn.
"As creators of luxury, we contently strive to offer our clientele timeless pieces of jewelry and unforgettable experiences", said Robert Mouawad, Owner of Grand Hills and Diamond House Mouawad. "Combining the 2 together, Grand Hills will be the home of a Mouawad boutique, thus catering to every client wish, from attentive and gracious hospitality to wellness as well as the finest in luxury shopping and more", he continued.
The hotel's 35,000 square meters are ideally located as a perfect base to explore Lebanon's beautiful coastline, ski slopes or to access downtown Beirut's lively vibe - all just a short drive away. Grand Hills also offers the perfect, inviting retreat to relax and unwind, with its tasteful selection of over 1,200 pieces of art, sculpture, antiques and handcrafted furniture.
"The Grand Hills experience promises to be truly unforgettable, offering a special blend of luxury, attention to detail and utter relaxation where our guests' every need is met", said Giuseppe Ressa, General Manager of Grand Hills, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa. "Set in an exquisite destination, we are looking forward to offering global explorers luxurious travel experiences alongside refined Lebanese hospitality", he concluded.
Grand Hills will be home to many firsts, among them, the first ever evian® spa in Lebanon offering holistic wellness based on evian® mineral water therapies, and set to open next year. The hotel is also the first to feature the largest hotel suite in the world, the sumptuous Royal Residence, spanning 4131 square meters with a seven-storey mansion including five bedrooms, private pools and residential pavilions surrounded by classical designs and exquisite artwork.
