New General Manager Named at Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences

Ahead of its highly anticipated upcoming opening, Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences has announced the appointment of Hassan El Wahidi as general manager.  

With a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years, Hassan El Wahidi is a seasoned hospitality leader with a wealth of expertise in pre-openings, luxury resorts, and complex mixed-use developments across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His leadership has shaped landmark Hilton properties including Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle, Hilton Cannes, Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa, Hilton Doha The Pearl Hotel & Residences and Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, one of the largest hotel resorts in the region. He also led a six-year mixed-use Hilton property development in Dubai, integrating hospitality, retail, and lifestyle experiences into a vibrant destination. Renowned for driving performance, building inclusive teams, and redefining guest experiences, Hassan brings a global perspective to this landmark opening.

Rising above Bahrain’s capital with 594 residential-style studios, suites, and penthouses - all featuring fully-equipped kitchens - Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences will introduce a new standard of extended-stay and short-stay hospitality to the Kingdom. Guests will enjoy four inviting restaurants and lounges, multiple swimming pools, a spa and wellness centre with a state-of-the-art fitness facility, Kids and Teens Clubs, and sweeping views of the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf.

Commenting on his appointment, Hassan El Wahidi, general manager, Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences said: “Leading Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences is both an honour and an exciting responsibility. This property is not just another hotel - it is designed as a destination where sophistication meets the comforts of home, setting a new benchmark for hospitality in the Kingdom. With our prime location, residential-style living, and the promise of Hilton’s world-class standards, we are ready to create experiences that reflect Bahrain’s warmth while redefining modern hospitality in the region.”

Strategically located in Manama’s Seef District, adjacent to Bahrain City Centre Mall and close to Bahrain Financial Harbour, The Avenues Mall, and the International Exhibition Centre, Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences is ideally positioned for both business and leisure travelers.

Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 25 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences or call T: +973 7775 0000

Read more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts at stories.hilton.com.

#Hilton