Mobissimo

Regardless of the recent improvement of security in Baghdad, the once oft visited city is now very much off the tourist track.  However, as things improve in Iraq, the time will come to visit again.  In preparation, a 5 star hotel is being slated to open in 2012, read more here.

Rotana Hotels has signed an agreement with Summit Hotels to manage a 5-star property in Baghdad, Iraq, scheduled to open in early 2012.

The hotel, the first in Iraq for the luxury brand, is located within the International Green Zone, which is the heavily guarded diplomatic/government area in central Baghdad. It will feature 250 rooms and suites, Club Rotana Executive floors, several restaurants and bars, banqueting and conference facilities and complete recreational areas including Bodylines health and fitness club and a swimming pool.