{"id":42614,"date":"2021-01-02T18:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T18:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/in-pictures-kigali-marriott-hotel-ends-the-year-in-style-ushers-in-2021-with\/"},"modified":"2021-01-07T16:06:53","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T16:06:53","slug":"in-pictures-kigali-marriott-hotel-ends-the-year-in-style-ushers-in-2021-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/in-pictures-kigali-marriott-hotel-ends-the-year-in-style-ushers-in-2021-with\/","title":{"rendered":"In Pictures: Kigali Marriott Hotel ends the year in style, ushers in 2021 with Merriment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Smiling and chattering brightly, local revellers gathered at the Kigali Marriott Hotel to celebrate in style, as they bid adieu to 2020 and welcomed all that 2021 may bring. <\/p>\n<p>The five-star hotel with world-class service was truly the perfect venue for seeing in the New Year, with an Open Dining experience where guests were invited to explore the hotel\u2019s dining outlets to lavish on festive-themed meals and fizz.<\/p>\n<p>The New Year&#8217;s Eve Open Dining at Soko Restaurant showcased an incredible range of culinary delights from turkey, roast beef, seafood, Asian dishes, Indian cuisine, to African BBQ, and much more. The set-up was done so as to offer an intimate, yet indulgent way to celebrate. <\/p>\n<p>The Director of Sales and Marketing at Kigali Marriott Hotel, Mohamed Merouiche says that the hotel invested its efforts in ensuring that the end of year celebration was a memorable occasion for hosts. <\/p>\n<p>\u201c2021 is on the horizon and with it come new hopes, dreams, and wishes. Today, we celebrate the end of 2020 with a grand celebration, albeit a socially-distanced one and we are happy that families on this New Year were able to come to Kigali Marriott Hotel for a family break away,\u201d says Mohammed Derouiche. <\/p>\n<p>Hosts were encouraged to social distance, wear their mask, and to respect other COVID-19 safety precautions that were put in place at the hotel.<br \/>\nBy paying close attention to small details that make a big difference, the Kigali Marriott Hotel inspires unforgettable experiences with every stay. <\/p>\n<p>Kigali Marriott Hotel is part of the Marriott chain of hotels and is comprised of 256 elegant rooms and suites; three distinctive restaurants including Soko Restaurant, the hotel\u2019s signature fine-dining restaurant; Saray Spa which offers a collection of sophisticated therapies integrated with the healing practices of the region; a swimming pools; meeting spaces with unmatched options and flexibility; as well as stylish lounging spaces designed for guests of all ages.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37581 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0622.jpg\" alt=\"Local revellers gathered at the Kigali Marriott Hotel to celebrate in style, as they bid adieu to 2020 and welcomed all that 2021 may bring.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37580 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0594.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37582 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0632.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37583 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0636.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37584 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0556.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37594 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0564.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37598 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0589.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37586 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0530.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-37585 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/igih0526.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kigali Marriott Hotel ended 2020 in style, despite the year being one of the toughest due to 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