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The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh

Name: The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
Address: Hada Area Mekkah Road, 11493 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
Price range: $$$ ($455/night and up)
Rating: 4.6

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The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia • Al Hada • SPLURGE

avg. $455 / night

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At a glance

A 1999 palace-commission hotel with neo-Najdi architecture, Andalusian interiors, and a trompe-l'oeil pool hall.

Best for: Diplomats, heads of state, and architecture historians

Highlights:

Purpose-built 1999 palace on 65-hectare Al Hada estate
Neo-Najdi facade with Beaux-Arts symmetry and blue-tiled domes
Circular pool hall with trompe-l'oeil sky dome and limestone arches

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PB hotel design editorial

Few hotels anywhere carry the weight of a palace commission quite so literally. The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh was purpose-built in 1999 on a 65-hectare estate in the Al Hada district to receive heads of state and diplomatic delegations, its brief essentially indistinguishable from that of a royal guesthouse. The architect Dar Al-Handasah shaped the exterior in a neo-Najdi idiom filtered through Beaux-Arts symmetry — a honey-toned facade of arched colonnades, corner pavilions capped with blue-tiled domes, and a forecourt avenue of royal palms that stretches long enough to read as a processional route rather than a hotel driveway. The building holds 492 rooms and suites across eight floors, and the scale is unapologetically ceremonial. Inside, the design draws equally from Andalusian palace architecture and the kind of grand-hotel classicism associated with European state properties — coffered ceilings picked out in teal and gold, Moorish arcade detailing worked into pilasters and friezes, torchère floor lamps in gilded iron casting warm pools of amber light across lounge seating upholstered in teal damask and cognac leather. The indoor pool hall is the interior's most arresting space: a circular room ringed by carved limestone arches beneath a painted trompe-l'oeil sky dome that turns the whole chamber into a kind of interior courtyard. Guest rooms move between two registers — darker, mahogany-framed suites with Louis XVI bergère chairs and crimson silk drapes, and lighter standard rooms in warm cherry wood — both carpeted in scrolling floral patterns that anchor the palatial ambition to something almost domestic.

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Lush with 600-year-old olive trees, landscaped gardens and swaying palms, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh is one of those Saudi Arabia luxury hotels that completely envelopes its discerning guests in majestic surroundings and discreet, attentive service. Discover an elegant oasis where spacious suites, a world-class spa, a stunning indoor pool, lavish wedding and event spaces and exceptional dining options provide the most unforgettable memories.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh Reviews

1,102 reviews

"Location: Easily located. Few minutes from diriyah, mamlaka, DQ Atmosphere: Majestic, surreal, dress smartly Room: Outdated but everything you need is there. Bathroom are huge, toiletries good enough. They tidy up your room twice a day, you feel room is always clean everything we came back. Thank you to Pankat Bisht for exceptional service. Thank you too butler Faisal and Prince. You can message them thru whatsapp if you needed anything, call room service, no wait Value: my opinion for the service they gave, worth it We dint have any issue with noise Service is excellent Many thanks to Laksman, Hadi, Elmer, Jeanette, Fuqraz, Bonjon, Tanmay, Maya, Junaa, Ashraf. Small details water overflowed in room 560 but when we called for help by 1130pm it was cleaned but same thing happened again 0630 in the morning and in no time they transferred us to another room. All is well. They provided buggy to via riyadh as well. You can walk around the property, Feels amazing to stay here. Pool is majestic Jacuzzi, steam and sauna as complimentary for men is a plus, hope for women as well. Surprise cake and flower is another touched as well."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 11, 2026

"A Palace Stay Defined by World-Class Service I have stayed at many luxury properties globally, but the experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh is truly in a league of its own. Under the excellent guidance of the General Manager, Mazen, the property operates with a level of precision and warmth that is rare to find. From the dazzling public areas to the beautiful, sprawling grounds, the setting is absolute grandeur. I was fortunate enough to receive a fabulous suite upgrade; the rooms are exceptionally luxurious and meticulously maintained. The dining was equally impressive, with an excellent restaurant selection. What truly sets this property apart is the superb staff. I would like to personally thank Miriam (the butler), whose warmth and professionalism were outstanding. Ahmed in the Club Lounge made checkout seamless, and Mary Jane provided excellent hospitality there as well. Special thanks to Juan at the front door, Jeanne in the restaurant, and the breakfast team—Lucy, Elissa, and Nina—for their attentive service. If you are looking for elite treatment in Riyadh, this is a fabulous place to stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 10, 2026

"Services explendid. the best birthday ever celebration, golden year. Breakfast buffet."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 20, 2026

"Food number 1. All staff good service"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 20, 2026

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