Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality has announced the opening of the new Best Western Premier Petion-Ville, Haiti - the first Best Western Premier in the Caribbean.

The US$15m (£9.8m, €11.5m) project is a joint venture with Haiti-based corporation Carabimmo SA in partnership with US-based Best Western International and Aimbridge Hospitality.

Located within near the international airport in Port au Prince, Haiti, the seven storey hotel features 106 guestrooms with three executive and imperial suites.

The full-service Oxygene Spa features three large treatment rooms where guests can avail of facials, body treatments, massages, manicures and pedicures.

A fitness centre with state-of-the-art Cybex equipment and an outdoor swimming pool will also be on offer.

Led by Dallas firm Studio 11 Design, the hotel is a blend of mid-century modern furniture and colour, centered around the vivid Haitian artwork.

In conjunction with well-known Haitian architects, local art was the inspiration for the hotel design elements.

In tribute to the late wife one of the owners' who died in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the hotel is a platform for local artisans and features art, photography, design works and fabrics from Haitian artisans and students.

The artwork can be purchased, with proceeds benefiting a local foundation for the rebuild of Haiti.

Carabimmo SA principal Kenny Narwani said the opening is a historic moment for Port au Prince, and marks the ongoing revitalization and rebirth of the country.

"This is a personal triumph for our company, as well for our employees and residents of Port au Prince. We look forward to welcoming our first and future guests to their new home away from home in Haiti."

Other amenities include French-inspired restaurant Le Michel, a whisky bar as well as 2,000 sq ft (186sq m) of meeting space, including the Louverture boardroom and the grand ballroom.