Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's capital, a fast-changing desert city where the mud-brick Masmak Fortress, the National Museum, the Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge and the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district in Diriyah sit within a short drive of each other.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
Five-star hotel in the Kingdom Centre tower complex on King Fahd Road, with direct access to the Kingdom Centre Mall and Sky Bridge. Telephone +966 11 211 1000. Rates indicative; vary by season.
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Five-star hotel at the base of Al Faisaliah Tower on King Fahad Road, connected to Al Faisaliah Mall. Telephone +966 11 273 2000. Rates indicative; vary by season.
Rafal Kempinski Hotel Riyadh
Five-star hotel in Rafal Tower on King Fahd Road in the northern Al Sahafah district. Rates indicative; vary by season.
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Five-star hotel in the Olaya business district, close to Olaya Street offices and malls. Rates indicative; vary by season.
Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter
Five-star hotel inside the green, gated Diplomatic Quarter, near embassies and Wadi Hanifah. Rates indicative; vary by season.
InterContinental Riyadh
Long-established five-star hotel on King Saud Road in central Riyadh. Rates indicative; vary by season.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
The Globe, Al Faisaliah Tower
Restaurant in the glass globe at the top of Al Faisaliah Tower with views across Riyadh.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private 4x4 trip to Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn)
Desert drive about 90 km north-west of Riyadh to the Tuwaiq escarpment cliffs; book a licensed driver through the hotel concierge.
Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge
Observation bridge on the 99th floor of Kingdom Centre, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, with skyline views.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Mandarin Oriental Spa, Riyadh
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Option
- Hotel car or private driver arranged through the concierge; rates vary by hotel
- Option
- Uber and Careem ride-hailing
- Option
- Riyadh Metro for districts along its lines