IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a franchise agreement with Morina Development & Investment Co. LLC to bring Cantonal Hotel Riyadh Noted Collection by IHG to Saudi Arabia. The signing is the first Noted Collection hotel in the Middle East. The 107-key property, located in Riyadh’s Al Olaya district, is expected to open by the end of 2026 following a conversion.
Noted Collection launched recently as IHG’s 21st brand. It is a premium collection built for independent hotels, giving owners access to IHG’s global enterprise, commercial platforms, and IHG One Rewards loyalty program, which has more than 160 million members.
Location and Facilities
Cantonal Hotel Riyadh is located in Al Olaya, described as Riyadh’s premier commercial district. The hotel is adjacent to Kingdom Centre Tower and within reach of Al Faisaliah Tower, King Abdullah Financial District, and King Fahad National Library. It is approximately 30 minutes from King Khalid International Airport.
Upon opening, planned facilities include a main restaurant, a café, a rooftop lounge, meeting spaces, and an indoor pool. The property will operate as a conversion rather than new construction. IHG has set an opening target for the end of 2026.
Noted Collection Brand Positioning
Noted Collection is designed for independent hotels with a story worth sharing. The brand is curated for properties that spark curiosity and conversation while retaining individuality and local character.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East and Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are proud to introduce Noted Collection to the Middle East through this landmark signing in Riyadh, bringing a new premium collection brand to one of the region’s most dynamic hospitality markets. As Saudi Arabia continues to advance its national tourism ambitions and elevate its hospitality landscape, this signing reflects our commitment to bringing distinctive brands and experiences to the Kingdom.”
IHG’s Growth in Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Haqbani, Manager, Morina Development & Investment Co. LLC, said the company is pleased to partner with IHG to introduce Noted Collection to the Middle East from the Saudi capital, pointing to demand for hotels that combine individuality and quality with the systems and reach of a global company.
IHG currently operates 48 hotels across Saudi Arabia. A further 62 hotels are in the pipeline, positioning the Kingdom as one of IHG’s most important growth markets globally.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. The company has a family of 21 hotel brands and more than one million rooms across 7,000 hotels in over 100 countries, with a development pipeline of a further 2,400 properties.
