Accor introduces Handwritten Collection to Saudi Arabia

SAUDI ARABIA – Accor has partnered with Al Hilali Trading and Contracting Company to introduced Handwritten Collection, a carefully curated global portfolio of unique and charming properties, to Saudi Arabia. 

Founded in January 2023, Handwritten Collection offers a growing roster of charming and diverse design-led hotels, each with a unique personal touch, bringing together authentic and characterful properties under one international brand.

Scheduled to debut in 2027, the Handwritten Collection Al Baha will be situated on the outskirts of Al Baha City, in a stunning mountainous landscape overlooking the Red Sea coast. 

Perched on a clifftop above a 1,100-meter-deep valley, the hotel will feature 148 rooms, three distinctive food and beverage concepts, banquet facilities, and a ballroom.

Each Handwritten Collection property is more than a place to stay; it is a sociable and curated space embodying the essence of stylish and inviting homes, welcoming guests to forge genuine connections with fellow guests and passionate hosts.

Standing as a beacon of individuality, Handwritten Collection’s properties welcome guests into a world of charm and personality where the unique character of each destination shines through in every detail. 

Designed for ‘Human Connectors’ – travellers who want to truly immerse themselves in their surroundings – Handwritten Collection has a growing portfolio of 15+ properties operating and 25+ additional addresses currently under development.

Other properties opening within the region include Hotel Andalucia Maputo – Handwritten Collection, set to open in 2026, located in the heart of Mozambique’s vibrant capital city. 

The boutique hotel is an institution, born as Hotel Andalucia in the Portuguese colonial period and opened in 1946. Following renovation, the property will open under the Handwritten flag, with contemporary design from the brutalist architecture and interiors forged with local materials.

On top of offering heartfelt and authentic experiences to guests, Handwritten Collection is designed with owners in mind, offering brand standards that are adaptable, allowing each hotel’s unique identity and charm to shine through.

Owners also have access to the power of Accor’s sales and distribution platforms and loyalty program ALL-Accor Live Limitless

This year, the brand will open its first address in the Middle East region. Located in Istanbul’s Historical Peninsula, just moments from majestic Sultanahmet Square, awe-inspiring Blue Mosque and bustling Grand Bazaar, Levni Istanbul Hotel – Handwritten Collection Türkiye is set to captivate visitors with its Art Deco design and 72 beautifully furnished rooms. 

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