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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya wins ‘Urban Chain Hotel’ award

Stylish property in the heart of Kuwait City recognized with prestigiou­s internatio­nal awards BBS organises Paws to Read Month

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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 9: Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, Kuwait City’s most luxurious centrepiec­e, concludes this year with two prestigiou­s awards, as it was recognized as the Interior Design’s 2018 Best of Year Award for the ‘Urban Chain Hotel’ category and was presented with the country’s best ‘Staycation Experience’ at the annual BBC Good Food Middle East Awards 2018.

Interior Design’s Best of Year is the design industry’s premier design awards program, honoring the most significan­t work of the year and recognizin­g designers, architects, and manufactur­ers from around the globe.

The BBC Good Food Middle East awards celebrate the finest dining experience­s across the region, and are the only awards in the Middle East that offer recognitio­n based

November was Paws to Read Month at Al-Bayan Internatio­nal School.

The Library Media Center at AlBayan Internatio­nal School organized a variety of activities to highlight the importance of reading and motivate kids to have reading as a daily habit.

Classroom doors were decorated as book covers, and posters to promote reading, quotes about books and award winning young adult titles which students have access to many of them at the school media center.

solely on diners’ stamp of approval. The awards aim to inspire new benchmarks and drive fresh innovation across the region’s food and

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Participat­ion was not limited to the school staff only; parents were actively involved as they visited to read stories for students in Kindergart­en and Elementary. Students enjoyed other activities such as letter in a jar, read to make, origami bookmarks, and book in a bag.

The Character Day was the best activity to wrap up November events, as students and teachers dressed up as their favorite book characters and shared a brief book talk.

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Didier Jardin, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, commented: “We are honoured to receive the ‘Staycation Experience’ award and the 2018 Best of Year Award for the ‘Urban Chain Hotel category by the prestigiou­s Interior Design, which speaks not only to our entire team’s dedication to creating the perfect haven for guests at our beautiful property, but also to the magnificen­t minds behind this unique and inspiratio­nal property. It’s particular­ly pleasing to note that the ‘Staycation Experience’ accolade is voted for by the public, reflecting the high level of guest satisfacti­on across our dining outlets. We are grateful to Kuwait City residents for embracing the Hotel’s offerings, and will continue creating unique and memorable experience­s for all of our guests, whether they are enjoying a staycation or traveling from overseas.”

Dining connoisseu­rs are spoiled for choice, with a delightful array of dining options across five diverse outlets. Signature flavours from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo unite in a pan-Asian feast for the senses at Sintoho. Next door, the intimate Dai Forni serves up authentic Italian cuisine including wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta and espresso. Both restaurant­s offer stunning city views with-tall bay windows and an expansive outdoor terrace. The Hotel is also home to Elements, a lively breakfast, family brunch and lunch spot, and the poolside Al Bandar Lounge, which is situated on the fourth-floor terrace. Meanwhile, the contempora­ry Al Soor lobby lounge provides a welcoming ambience ideal for meeting friends and colleagues for coffee, afternoon tea or mocktails.

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya recently extended its offerings beyond the walls of the Hotel with the launch of its offsite catering service. Kuwait City residents who are hosting a private function or event can now experience Four Seasons culinary craftsmans­hip and legendary hospitalit­y at the venue of their choice, leaving hosts free to relax and enjoy their special occasion.

The Hotel is no stranger to awards, having claimed a place on the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Hot List 2018 – a prestigiou­s accolade reserved for game-changing properties that are redefining the region’s luxury hospitalit­y scene. Its stunning architectu­re also led to the property being listed among the top ‘striking structures around the globe for 2018’ by Wallpaper magazine.

To make the most of the ‘Staycation Experience’, Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya is offering a Family Getaway package and a Stay Longer package.

Guests who choose the Family Getaway package will receive 50% off a second room for children aged 18 years and under, or a compliment­ary Superior Room when booking a suite, complete with a special room set-up and surprises for the kids. Whereas guests who choose the Stay Longer package will receive a compliment­ary third night with every two consecutiv­e paid nights.

To find out more about Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya or to make a reservatio­n, please call +(965) 2200 6000 or email:reservatio­ns.kuw@fourseason­s.com

You can also follow the Hotel on Instagram @fskuwait and Snapchat fskuwait

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