Cristal Group to reopen 5 star hotel in Baghdad
Published by Irhal
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Cristal Group, a premier luxury hospitality company in the Middle East, today (March 4, 2013) announced the signing to reopen the landmark Ishtar Hotel, now renamed the Cristal Grand Ishtar Hotel. One of the tallest buildings in Baghdad, Iraq, the 20-storey property features 307 rooms and suites, comprising of 92 Standard King rooms, 111 Standard Twin rooms, 62 Deluxe rooms, 40…

“It is our honor to be the first international hotel operator in Baghdad in over 20 years and to be managing the prestigious Cristal Grand Ishtar Hotel, where extensive development is underway. We see it as the beginning, and we look forward to being part of Iraq’s growth and development. We invite business travelers to come and stay at Cristal Grand Ishtar Hotel while in Baghdad and experience the same Cristal hospitality throughout your stay,” said Peter Blackburn, President & CEO of Cristal Group.
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