About this hotel
General information
Qasr Al Sharq, the “Palace of the East”, stands on Jeddah’s North Corniche above the Red Sea. The building is conceived as a palace: a three-storey Swarovski chandelier hangs in the lobby, the interiors are dressed in gilded accents, crystal and Italian furniture, and the rooms blend contemporary design with Arabic motifs — rich colour, layered textures and fine patterns.
It is an intimate house of fewer than fifty rooms and suites, most of them suites with gilded ceilings and marble bathrooms, looked after by a round-the-clock butler service. Aromi serves Italian cooking with views over the sea; the spa, staffed entirely by women, has a hydrotherapy pool and an AquaMed hydrotherapy bed; and there are two pools along with tennis, squash and basketball courts.
Location
The hotel sits on North Corniche Road along Jeddah’s northern waterfront. A seafront promenade and park lie about 1 km away, the fountain on the Jeddah Corniche some 15 km, the city centre 16 km, Souq Al Alawi 20 km and the beaches of Obhur about 36 km. Jeddah’s international airport is around 22 km from the hotel. Self-parking and valet parking are complimentary, and there is an EV charging point on site.
Spa
The spa is reserved for women and run by an all-female team; it is open daily from 10am to 10pm, with bookings by email. Its centrepieces are a hydrotherapy pool and an AquaMed hydrotherapy bed. The menu covers signature rituals such as Spa Harmony and Symphony for the Senses, deep-cleansing and Clarins facials, exfoliations and body wraps, a range of massages including Thai, and beauty treatments.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre has modern equipment and looks out over the Red Sea, with personal training and tailored fitness programmes available. Tennis, squash and basketball courts cater for games, and swimmers can choose between an indoor pool with a fountain and an outdoor pool.
For children
Childcare is among the services the hotel offers.
Restaurants & bars
Dining divides between Italian and Persian cooking, and room service is available too:
- Aromi — Italian restaurant with a Venetian accent, white tablecloths and panoramic Red Sea views; open in the evening, closed on Saturdays
- JOON Restaurant — Persian cuisine for lunch and dinner
- Al Shurfa Lounge — boutique café for breakfast, coffee, tea and pastries, and afternoon tea; open from 7am to 1am
Swimming
The hotel describes no beach of its own: swimming is in the indoor pool with its fountain and loungers, the outdoor pool, or the spa’s hydrotherapy pool.
Pets
Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.
Rooms
Rooms and suites follow the palace theme, with gilded ceilings, marble and crystal and a blend of contemporary design and Arabic ornament. Most categories are suites, from junior suites up to the vast Qasr Al Sharq Suite, which takes up half a floor.
Each has a seating area with sofa, a desk, satellite TV, minibar, safe, pillow menu, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, daily newspaper, 24-hour housekeeping and a marble bathroom with bidet, bathrobes and slippers.
Qasr Twin Bed Room Partial Sea View
A room with two twin beds, a seating area with sofa, a writing desk, a coffee machine and a Bluetooth sound system; partial sea view. Sleeps up to four.
Qasr King Junior Suite City View
A junior suite with a king bed, sofa, chaise longue, armchair with ottoman and a large desk, plus a marble bathroom with separate bath and walk-in shower; city view. Sleeps up to four.
Qasr Junior Suite Partial Sea View
A junior suite with a king bed, a seating area with sofa, a writing desk, a coffee machine and a Bluetooth sound system; partial sea view. Sleeps up to four.
Qasr Executive Suite City View
A one-bedroom suite with a separate living room, dining table and king bed, and a bathroom with separate bath and shower; panoramic city views and butler service. Sleeps up to four.
Qasr Executive Suite Partial Sea View
A suite with a living room, seating area with sofa and a king bedroom, with a coffee machine and Bluetooth sound system; partial sea view. Sleeps up to four.
Qasr Royal Suite
A suite with a majlis, living room, dining room seating 18, fully equipped kitchen, king bedroom, two bathrooms (one with a whirlpool bath) and a balcony; breakfast and butler service are included. Sleeps up to six.
Qasr Al Sharq Suite
A suite spanning half a floor, with two master bedrooms, a formal majlis, a private gym, kitchenette, jacuzzi and a balcony facing the Red Sea, with a personal butler. Sleeps up to six.
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.