The Moevenpick Hotel Sanaa is housed in a striking modern building with a blue glass frontage, situated 7,000 feet above sea level in the historic Yemeni city of Sanaa. The 338 guestrooms over nine floors feature light decor and contemporary furnishings and open onto balconies with either city or mountain views. All are equipped with satellite television, video game consoles, wireless Internet connections, telephones, safes and minibars. Bathrooms include robes, telephones and complimentary toiletries.
The hotel features an outdoor pool set in landscaped gardens and runs a kids’ club for younger guests. The full service health spa includes an indoor pool, fitness equipment, a sauna and massage treatment room, along with a hair salon offering pampering beauty treatments. The Moevenpick All Day Restaurant serves international dishes around the clock, while the Dar Fez restaurant offers Moroccan flavours with a modern twist. Located next to the outdoor pool, the Al Fresco Restaurant serves Mediterranean seafood specialities and Italian fare. The marbled lobby houses a 24 hour front desk with a safe deposit box, and offers wireless Internet access and complimentary newspapers. A business centre and secretarial services are available, as are 14 meeting rooms that are equipped with audio visual technology and can accommodate up to 780 people. Other amenities include 24 hour room service, a cash machine, currency exchange and a grocery store. Motorists can make use of complimentary valet parking services. The hotel is situated 500 metres from Bab El Yemen, the old city, and the valley of Wadi Dahr, home to the 18th century Imam’s Rock Palace, is 14 kilometres away. Sanaa International Airport is ten kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.