Dubai-based hospitality management company, Aleph Hospitality has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International for the first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Liberia.
Located in the capital city, Monrovia, the hotel is due to become the first internationally-branded hotel in the country upon opening in 2020 and will be managed by Aleph Hospitality under the Four Points by Sheraton brand.
The property is situated in the city’s CBD, adjacent to the United Nations mission and in close proximity to a number of government organisations and commercial offices.
It will offer 111 guest rooms, along with meeting facilities and a multitude of food and beverage outlets, including one all-day dining venue, one speciality restaurant, a beach bar and grill, and a rooftop bar.
Guests will be able to take advantage of a gym, spa, swimming pool and access to the beach.
Founded in 2015, Aleph Hospitality is an approved operator of all of the major international hotel brands and serves clients across Africa.
In addition to the Four Points by Sheraton Monrovia, also due to open in 2019 is the Best Western Plus Nairobi Westlands in Kenya, which is expected to open mid-year.
The company also operates independent unbranded hotels such as the 115-room Getfam Hotel in Addis Ababa.