Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Is Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.2/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: convention-friendly scale; stadium-adjacent walk; clean fresh rooms. Main complaint: no standout service.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Convention-side Riyadh standard, nothing extra”
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention is a large clean 2017 property — an amazing lobby, a good breakfast, odor-free rooms with Nespresso machines, an outdoor pool, football lawn and tennis courts, and loyal regulars. It is also the closest hotel to Al Awwal Park — walkable when match-night taxis jam. A measured review keeps it honest: standard-level front-desk efficiency, response speed, breakfast and detail management — fine for business or a short stay but short on surprise, and Riyadh's dear market limits the value; one requested wake-up call never came, and minibar snacks are ordinary yet steep.
- Rooms
- Clean, odor-free rooms with a handy Nespresso.
- Service
- Good mostly; a wake-up call never came.
- Location
- Walkable to the Al Awwal Park stadium.
- Food
- A great breakfast; ordinary dear minibar.
- Facilities
- A pool, tennis and football lawns.
- Value
- Standard-level delivery for a dear market.
- Convention-friendly scale
- Stadium-adjacent walk
- Clean fresh rooms
- Good breakfast
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- No standout service
- Missed wake-up call
Best forBusiness tripsEvent travelShort stays
How it compares
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG ranks #13 of 99 hotels Staylist lists in Riyadh and #6 of 19 5-star hotels there. At about $236 a night it is 32% below the median for 5-star hotels in Riyadh ($347). The closest listed alternative is Centro Waha Riyadh Hotel, 2.5 km away (score 7.7).
About the hotel
- Address
- Wadi Al Muaydin, Street, Unit 4, Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Road, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Crowne Plaza (IHG)
- Opened
- 2017
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 5.6 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Riyadh Airport (35.39 km) · Train Station: KAFD Metro Station (7.19 km) · Metro: King Fahad District (3.63 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Centro Waha Riyadh Hotel2.5 km · 7.7 · $121
- Jareed Hotel Riyadh2.6 km · 7.8 · $411
- W Riyadh - Kafd2.8 km · 9.6 · $720
- Courtyard Riyadh Northern Ring Road2.8 km · 7.6 · $257
- LIV by Yamama - Kafd3 km · 8.5
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- EV charging station
- Airport pick-up
- Tennis court
- Table tennis room
- 2 Restaurants
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Childcare service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Bicycle rental
- Pool umbrellas
- Towels
- Pool lounge
- Car charging facilities
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, pool umbrellas, pool lounge.
- Is there parking at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Riyadh Airport, about 35.39 km away.
- How far is Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG from the centre of Riyadh?
- About 5.6 km.
- Is Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.