Accor’s Raffles Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open a property in NEOM’s Trojena destination.
Trojena is NEOM’s year-round mountain destination located in northwestern Saudi Arabia.
Raffles Trojena is scheduled to open in 2027 and will feature a ring-shaped design that offers guests scenic views of the mountain region.
It will include 105 guestrooms, arranged around the perimeter of the ring. Circular zones and landscaped gardens will be located on the ground level, while the roof, comprised of circular apertures, will allow for the space to be filled with natural light. The Raffles resort will include butler service, culinary offerings, and an emphasis on destination arts and culture.
Raffles Trojena will be located in the Discover cluster, one of six clusters that make up the destination. The Discover cluster includes the Discovery Tower, a high-rise tower with an open-air museum; the Observatory, a peak panoramic viewpoint; and the Cosmic Gate, a stargazing camp and astronomical park.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with NEOM on the creation of Raffles Trojena, an architecturally significant resort that will showcase the very best in modern luxury hospitality and underscores Raffles’ commitment to growing in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Omer Acar, CEO of Raffles Hotels and Resorts
Chris Newman, executive director of NEOM Hotel Division, added, “It is a credit to Trojena as a destination to have Raffles joining our portfolio of properties, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the very summit of luxury. Raffles is responsible for many of the world’s most iconic destinations, filled with endless possibilities, ideas, and history, and we are excited to be bringing its storied legacy to NEOM.”
Raffles properties are located in key international locations including Paris, London, Boston, Doha, Bahrain, Udaipur, Phnom Penh, Singapore, Bali and Istanbul. This year, upcoming openings include those in Jaipur, Singapore and Saudi Arabia.
Several other major hospitality groups have announced plans to open in Trojena. Marriott International will open two luxury properties including Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel and a JW Marriott hotel in Trojena while Anantara will debut a 270-key resort with some of the suites offering private pools too.
