Name: Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace
Address: Riyadh, SA
Price range: From $135

Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, RiyadhCrowne Plaza Riyadh Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 90 of 122 hotels we score in Riyadh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.7, Agoda 2.5. Rooms from about $135 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the al-Murabba neighbourhood of Riyadh, this eleven-storey five-star hotel sits near the banking district, various government ministries, and the King Abdul Aziz Library. It serves business travellers and families, offering meeting rooms, a business centre, and a gym. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and garden terrace. On-site dining includes an international buffet breakfast at the Palace Restaurant. While the rooms feature modern interiors, the bathrooms show signs of age. Complimentary parking is provided for all guests.What stands out

Central al-Murabba location

Outdoor pool and sauna

On-site business facilities

Free guest parking

Watch out for

Older bathroom fixtures

Building shows age

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