The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Is The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.0/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: palatial architecture; spacious fountain-view suites; best-in-town breakfast. Main complaint: felt understaffed.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Palatial Riyadh stay, slightly understaffed”
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh is called the city's most palatial hotel — grand architecture, a regal atmosphere and spacious suites overlooking the fountains. Service moments shine: named butlers and a front-desk agent drew praise for kindness and initiative, down to helping with photos, and breakfast is called the best with first-class lunch. Yet one detailed stay found the property feeling understaffed — back gardens closed for maintenance and the lobby lounge shutting just after midnight during Ramadan — and another notes the building shows its age. It remains a reliable, elegant choice.
- Rooms
- Spacious, refined suites with fountain views.
- Service
- Great named staff, though the hotel felt understaffed at times.
- Location
- A quiet, restful location easy to navigate.
- Food
- The best breakfast in town and first-class lunch.
- Facilities
- Palatial but aging; gardens were closed for maintenance.
- Palatial architecture
- Spacious fountain-view suites
- Best-in-town breakfast
- Named-praise butlers
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Felt understaffed
- Building shows age
- Far from the centre (8 km)
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How it compares
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh ranks #2 of 99 hotels Staylist lists in Riyadh and #1 of 19 5-star hotels there. At about $266 a night it is 24% below the median for 5-star hotels in Riyadh ($347). The closest listed alternative is The St. Regis Riyadh, 500 m away (score 9.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- Area, Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd, Al Hada, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, 11493, Saudi Arabia
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- The Ritz-Carlton (Marriott)
- Opened
- 2011
- Renovated
- 2018
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 11:30
- Distance to centre
- 8.1 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Riyadh Airport (45.25 km) · Train Station: KAFD Metro Station (15.66 km) · Metro: King Salman Oasis (7.49 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The St. Regis Riyadh500 m · 9.1 · $498
- Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter1.2 km · 7.9 · $293
- Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter2.1 km · 7.7 · $342
- Vivienda Hotel Villas, Turki Al Awwal4.1 km · 9.3 · $1,158
- Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World5 km · 7.1 · $156
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Public parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Bowling alley
- Billiards room
- 2 Restaurants
- Cafe
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Childcare service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Towels
- Valet parking
- Azzurro
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:30.
- Does The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh?
- Yes: public parking, valet parking.
- Does The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Riyadh Airport, about 45.25 km away.
- How far is The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh from the centre of Riyadh?
- About 8.1 km.
- Is The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.