Best Luxury Hotels in Riyadh

There is a newer Riyadh north of the old city, and KAFD is its glass-and-stone heart, a district built vertical and this is where the Kingdom’s first W chose to plant itself. Inside, Al Sadu weaving patterns run through the interiors, stone and veined marble echo the desert beyond the towers, and a six-metre tapestry by Saudi artist Abdulnasser Gharem hangs in the lobby like a thesis statement.

Stay here and the days find a rhythm of their own, fire in the evening, at the open flames of the Latin American kitchen, water in the afternoon, up on the deck where the pool holds the last of the light, and in between, a spa for slowing down and a gym that never closes for those who won’t.

Stay in what is perhaps the city’s most iconic building, the 99-storey Kingdom Centre. 274 guest rooms at the Four Seasons range from deluxe doubles to a four-floor Presidential Suite, offering far-reaching views across the skyline. Guests can dine at The Grill, specialising in meat and seafood, with a semi-open kitchen; at the Asian and Middle Eastern fusion Elements; and in the Lobby Lounge. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, tennis courts, two indoor squash courts, a basketball court and a TRX room, and there are two spas (one for men and the other catering to women).

298 guest rooms at the Hotel Fairmont (including state-of-the-art Fairmont Gold suites) provide Le Labo design bath products, in-room business facilities, hypo-allergenic bedding and Nespresso coffee machines. The property houses a gentlemen’s spa, a ladies’ lounge spa area with a beauty salon and a health club featuring a sleek indoor pool. Grab a quick bite to eat at Cafe connect with its menu of gourmet snacks and wellness treats, served in a lounge planted with indoor trees. Take high tea in The Savoy Room. Or linger over a meal at one of the Fairmont’s restaurants; The Plaza, The 365 and Pesto.

The 349 bedrooms and public spaces of the 66-floor JW Marriott in Riyadh, embody modern Najdi architecture. This hotel may have all the trappings of an international chain, but it also offers authentic Arabic hospitality. A full-service spa incorporates two outdoor freshwater swimming pools, a large jacuzzi set beside floor-to-ceiling windows, a health club, and a sauna. Dining takes place at Kitchen On 3, via around-the-clock room service, or guests can buy snacks and drinks in the coffee shop/cafe. Valet parking, an airport shuttle, bicycle hire and a local limo service makes getting around, a breeze.

Set in Riyadh’s lively Sahafa neighbourhood, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Sahafa offers 171 guestrooms and suites framed by floor-to-ceiling windows with views across the King Abdullah Financial District and northern skyline. Just 20 minutes from King Khalid International Airport, the property places you close to cultural and leisure highlights including Riyadh Boulevard, King Salman Social Center Park and Vox Cinema Riyadh Park.

Interiors blend clean lines with a sense of calm, creating a backdrop that feels both modern and welcoming. Culinary variety spans international favourites at Al Diwan Restaurant, Mediterranean-inspired dining at The Terrace, and coffee and pastries in the relaxed setting of Al Multaqa Café. Families are well catered for with a dedicated Kids’ Club, while business travellers benefit from the 560 m² Sidra Grand Ballroom and five daylight-filled meeting rooms. Balancing contemporary design with warm Saudi hospitality, the hotel offers a polished base for business, family travel and city exploration.

Kimpton KAFD Riyadh brings 212 rooms and suites to Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, blending bold, design-led style with contemporary elegance. Rising across 16 floors, the hotel captures Kimpton’s playful personality while offering a refined city retreat. Interiors reflect a vibrant, community-driven ethos, and the atmosphere is social yet sophisticated. Dining is central to the experience, with four distinct venues: Botanica, a leafy café serving breakfast and all-day plates; Ziya, a golden-hued lounge with artisanal sandwiches and pastries; Kanza, a relaxed poolside setting with sharing dishes; and The Vinyl Ember, a vinyl-inspired lounge featuring open-fire cooking and artful mocktails.

Enjoy the sun-drenched outdoor pool, work out in the state-of-the-art health club, or take advantage of versatile meeting and event spaces. Located within KAFD’s network of skywalks and connected to the Riyadh metro, the hotel places offices, shopping, dining, and entertainment within easy reach, making it a hub for both business and leisure travellers.

Just a 25-minute taxi ride from the airport and a minute from a metro station, this contemporary chic property places travellers at the heart of the Business District. The decor throughout is simple and sleek, with a European leaning, combining Arabian accents. Get together with colleagues for food any time of the day or evening at Milwan; order signature coffee from the baristas at Latitude 24; or tuck into Asian dishes come dinnertime, at Kazo. Le Méridien has a 24-hour fitness centre, a pool and children’s pool and LMR SPA by Le Meridien (treatments can also be booked in-room).