Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

Name: Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Address: King Fahad Rd, Al Olaya, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, 11564, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, SA
Price range: Typically about $635 a night (previously observed)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

8.6AI score

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Is Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh good? Overview, pros and cons

Verdict: 8.6/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: fabulous central location; named helpful manager; spacious rooms. Main complaint: dated rooms.

Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews

“Central Riyadh icon, sharply split”

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh draws polar-opposite reviews. Admirers praise a gorgeous hotel in an excellent central business location, wonderful end-to-end experiences, spacious rooms and service worth returning for — a manager is thanked by name for first-trip help. A severe dissent calls it old and unclean, with unprofessional, sometimes rude staff who took ages to answer or never did, requests left undone or done wrong — service far below the brand despite the fabulous location. A third view agrees it is dated and needs renovation.

Rooms: Spacious but somewhat dated guest rooms.
Service: Split — named managers praised, others called rude.
Location: A fabulous central spot for business.
Cleanliness: One guest calls the hotel unclean outright.

Fabulous central location
Named helpful manager
Spacious rooms
Strong brand bones
Indoor swimming pool
Gym
Private parking

Dated rooms
Severe service critique
Cleanliness questioned

Best forBusiness tripsLuxury stays

How it compares

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh ranks #19 of 99 hotels Staylist lists in Riyadh and #9 of 19 5-star hotels there. At about $635 a night it is 83% above the median for 5-star hotels in Riyadh ($347). The closest listed alternative is Boudl Al Olaya, 300 m away (score 6.6).

About the hotel

Address: King Fahad Rd, Al Olaya, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, 11564, Saudi Arabia
Hotel class: ★★★★★ 5-star
Chain: Mandarin Oriental
Opened: 2000
Renovated: 2023
Check-in / out: From 14:00 · by 12:00
Distance to centre: 3.1 km
Getting there: Airport: Riyadh Airport (38.26 km) · Train Station: KAFD Metro Station (12.04 km) · Metro: King Fahad Library (0.62 km)
Children: Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

Nearby hotels

Boudl Al Olaya300 m · 6.6 · $114
Centro Olaya by Rotana300 m · 7.5 · $101
Narcissus the Royal Hotel300 m · 8.9 · $418
Narcissus Hotel & SPA Riyadh600 m · 8.0
Braira Al Olaya600 m · 7.8 · $198

Amenities

Indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Massage room
Gym
Private parking
Airport pick-up
Car rentals
Tennis court
Restaurant
Cafe
Taxi booking service
Airport drop-off
Conference room
Multi-function room
Business center
Tour and ticket booking service
Currency exchange
Wi-Fi in public areas
Luggage storage
Heated pool
Valet parking
Shuttle service
Mamo Michelangelo

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh?: Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Does Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh have a pool?: Yes: indoor swimming pool, heated pool.
Is there parking at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh?: Yes: private parking, valet parking.
Does Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh offer an airport transfer?: Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
What wellness facilities does Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh have?: Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
How far is Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh from the airport?: The nearest airport is Riyadh Airport, about 38.26 km away.
How far is Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh from the centre of Riyadh?: About 3.1 km.
Is Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh suitable for children?: Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

$635 / night