Name: Sofitel Riyadh
Address: Riyadh, SA
Price range: From $347

Sofitel Riyadh, RiyadhSofitel Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 69 of 122 hotels we score in Riyadh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.3. Rooms from about $347 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sofitel Riyadh is a five-star hotel and convention centre situated in the Ar Rahmaniyyah district. It sits opposite the King Khalid Grand Mosque and provides straightforward access to Riyadh Airport. The property contains 388 rooms and suites alongside a large convention centre featuring 15 meeting rooms. Guests can use the fitness centre, spa, Turkish bath, and four indoor swimming pools. On-site dining includes a French brasserie. The hotel suits business travellers and large groups due to its extensive event spaces. While the facilities are extensive, the large scale of the convention centre means the property is primarily designed for high-occupancy events.What stands out

Large convention and event spaces

Four indoor swimming pools

On-site French brasserie

Proximity to the airport

Watch out for

Large scale may feel busy

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