About this hotel
General information
The hotel fills the 30th to 50th floors of a 99-storey tower in Olaya, so nearly every window looks far down across the city towards the edge of the desert. Interiors pair a quiet, contemporary luxury with Saudi motifs: rooms alternate between amber, amethyst and emerald tones, while the suites bring in modern artwork and wallpapers with a grey, gold or silver sheen.
There are 276 rooms and suites, and the hotel works equally well for business trips and short city breaks in the capital. It is best known for the French cooking of Café Boulud and the intimate Julien tasting room, for its spa and modern health club, and for its large ballrooms and conference garden, which host gatherings of up to 3,000 people.
Location
The hotel stands on Olaya Street in Riyadh’s Olaya business district, close to the main commercial areas, shopping centres and cultural sights of the capital. Riyadh’s international airport is 30 km away, about 30 minutes by car; the hotel arranges transfers by Mercedes-Benz sedan, SUV or minivan, the concierge can organise car rental, and valet parking runs around the clock.
Spa
The spa, set within the tower, is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Its menu includes the Ancient Ritual, a Moroccan hammam ritual finished with a honey and royal jelly mask, hot volcanic stone massage, massages with warm and cool porcelain Lava Shells, the Epicutis facial collection, scrubs, wraps and aromatic baths, and longer Journeys and Rituals packages. A separate recovery menu offers Jetboots compression, TheraGoggles light therapy, Therabody percussion massage and an LED face mask.
Sports & leisure
The 24-hour fitness centre has cardio and weight-training equipment, an indoor squash court, a studio for private classes and certified trainers on request, along with table tennis.
The concierge arranges trips out of town and around the city: to the cliffs of the Edge of the World on the Tuwaiq Escarpment, reached on hiking trails of varying difficulty or by 4x4; to the red sand dunes 65 km from the hotel for dune driving, sandboarding and buggy rides; and a historic Riyadh tour taking in At-Turaif in Diriyah, an 18th-century mud-brick district, Souq Al Zal and the National Museum.
Restaurants & bars
Dining centres on French cooking, served with Saudi hospitality:
- Café Boulud — French restaurant in a vintage setting with a touch of New York: seasonal classics and modern dishes, a cheese library, a lounge and a glass conservatory for breakfast, lunch and dinner in natural light
- Julien — an intimate room within Café Boulud with a handful of seats facing the open kitchen and a ten-course tasting menu; open Wednesday and Thursday evenings
- World of Flavours Brunch — Friday brunch at Café Boulud with Mediterranean dishes, French classics, live cooking stations and a dedicated dessert room
- Obaya Lounge — all-day lounge in the spirit of Saudi hospitality, serving afternoon tea on a tiered stand shaped like the tower
- Tonic Bar — evening bar with handcrafted signature drinks and light plates such as bruschetta and cold mezze
- In-Room Dining — available around the clock
A private four-course dinner of Saudi dishes, prepared by the hotel’s chefs, can also be served in a suite.
Swimming
The outdoor pool is open daily from 7 am until dusk.
Rooms
The 276 rooms and suites occupy the 30th to 50th floors, all with views over Riyadh, ranging from 46 m² rooms to a 365 m² two-storey suite.
Each room has a marble bathroom with bathtub, shower and a TV set into the mirror, down duvets and pillows, thick terry bathrobes, an espresso machine and tea maker, minibar, safe, Lutron smart lighting, a 75-inch smart TV with Chromecast, a Bluetooth speaker, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour in-room dining and complimentary overnight shoeshine.
Deluxe Room
Room on floors 30–50 with large windows facing north or south over the city, leather and steel accents and a work desk; one king or two twin beds plus a sofa bed, for up to three adults or two adults and a child.
Premium Room
City-view room on floors 34–46 with space to work and unwind and a marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub; one king bed and a sofa bed, for up to three adults or two adults and a child.
Superior Room
Room in calm neutral tones on the 30th or 32nd floor, with city views and a residential feel; one king bed and a sofa bed, for up to three adults or two adults and a child.
Superior Suite
Suite on floors 30–46 facing the north of the city: a large living room, a separate bedroom with a walk-in closet, a marble bathroom and a guest powder room; one king bed and a sofa bed, for up to three adults or two adults and a child.
Executive Suite
Suite on floors 30–50 with a living room offering 180-degree city views, a secluded bedroom and a walnut-panelled entrance; one king bed and a sofa bed, for up to three adults or two adults and a child.
Kingdom Suite
Two-storey suite on the 48th and 50th floors with a double-height living room, private office, dining room with pantry, media room with a 370 cm screen, a large dressing room and curated modern art; one king bed, for up to three adults or two adults and a child.
Royal Suite
Suite on the 44th or 46th floor with panoramic views to the south, a living room, dining room with pantry and a study in soft silver and cream; it can connect to two further rooms; one king bed, for up to three adults or two adults and a child.
Presidential Suite
Suite on floors 38–42 facing the south of the city, with a large living and dining area for entertaining, gold-toned wallpaper and modern artwork, a marble bathroom and a guest powder room; it can connect to one more room; one king bed, for up to three adults or two adults and a child.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.