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Al Faisaliah Hotel

Riyadh • Al Olaya • SPLURGE

avg. $463 / night

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Free breakfast

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At a glance

Norman Foster's iconic Riyadh obelisk with a faceted glass sphere offering 360° views from upper floors.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts visiting Riyadh's business district

Highlights:

  • Norman Foster's 267-metre obelisk completed in 2000
  • Geodesic glass sphere at apex with 360° city views
  • Hirsch Bedner interiors in marble, walnut, and ivory
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PB hotel design editorial

Norman Foster's tapering steel-and-glass obelisk, completed in 2000 as the first skyscraper to pierce Riyadh's skyline, announced a new civic ambition for the Saudi capital with uncommon architectural confidence. At 267 metres across 44 floors, the tower's most arresting feature is its geodesic glass sphere near the apex — visible in the images as a faceted dome through which the city spreads at dusk in every direction, the steel triangulation of the glazing becoming the room's dominant architectural element. Al Faisaliah Hotel inhabits the lower floors of this Foster + Partners structure, with 247 rooms and suites designed to mediate between the tower's corporate sharpness and the warmer register expected of a five-star hotel. The interiors, by Hirsch Bedner Associates, work in a palette of pale honey marble, warm walnut millwork, and ivory upholstery, the circular ceiling coffers in the guest rooms echoing the spherical geometry overhead. Bathrooms are finished in white veined marble with freestanding oval soaking tubs and dark timber vanity surrounds, a combination that keeps the spaces feeling residential rather than clinical. The indoor pool, lined in cobalt blue mosaic with yellow-green glazed ceramic feature walls and backlit translucent ceiling panels, carries the chromatic intensity of a late-period David Hicks interior. Throughout, the hotel navigates the gap between Foster's severe structural logic and the hospitality requirement for warmth — a tension it resolves more successfully in the upper floors, where the geometry of the building itself becomes the spectacle.

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About

Located in the heart of the city and setting new standards for luxury, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh is one of the most sought-after addresses in Saudi Arabia. Its timeless elegance, central location and dramatic views are complemented by Mandarin Oriental's signature service to ensure a truly unforgettable Arabian experience.

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Al Faisaliah Hotel Reviews

589 reviews

"I would like to thank Salma for arranging our reservation at MAMO. Her recommendation was excellent, and the entire dining experience exceeded our expectations. Thank you for your excellent assistance and for making our evening so memorable."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 29, 2026

"We had the privilege of living a truly memorable experience at The Globe’s iconic restaurant, located on top of the magnificent Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. We would like to express our most sincere thanks to Mrs. Salma, from the Concierge team, for the exceptional attention, cordiality and dedication shown throughout our experience. Your kindness, professionalism and genuine interest in making our visit special made all the difference. Likewise, we register our recognition to Mr. Riyaz for the impeccable service provided at the restaurant. His elegance in service, attention to detail and exemplary hospitality contributed to making our night absolutely perfect. Experiences like this demonstrate why Mandarin Oriental and The Globe are world references in excellence, sophistication and hospitality. We will take with us unforgettable memories of this special night in Riyadh. Thank you very much to Mrs. Salma, to Mr. Riyaz and the whole team for giving us such extraordinary moments"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 02, 2026

"Al Faisaliah has been part of my life for over two decades. There was a stretch where I spent a night a week in Riyadh, and this hotel — along with the old AlKhozama — was simply home. Returning after a long absence, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Renovations can go either way. What I found instead was something rather special: familiar faces. Staff from both hotels, still there, still warm — and they remembered me. That kind of continuity doesn’t happen by accident. It says everything about how this place is run. As for the hotel itself, the Mandarin Oriental may be the finest incarnation Al Faisaliah has seen. The room update is genuinely classy — considered rather than showy, which is exactly right. But it’s the service that stays with you. Friendly, attentive, and completely natural. Not performed hospitality. The real thing. I had breakfast and dinner at the Brasserie on both visits. The kitchen has always set a high bar — and somehow they’ve managed to raise it. That’s no small feat. If you knew this hotel before, come back. And if you’ve never been, now is the time."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 19, 2026

"Everything good for my therapist Monna"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 14, 2026

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