Name: The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh
Address: Riyadh, SA
Price range: From $309

The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, RiyadhThe Ritz-Carlton Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 122 hotels we score in Riyadh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $309 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh is a large luxury hotel situated in the AlHada Area on Mekkah Road, close to the Diplomatic Quarter. The property features grand architecture set within expansive grounds and offers six on-site restaurants alongside a full-service spa and indoor swimming pool. Guest rooms are spacious and include amenities such as minibars and air conditioning. The hotel is a frequent choice for high-profile international guests and hosts large-scale weddings and events. While the scale of the estate provides privacy, the distance from King Khalid International Airport requires a significant drive. The hotel also follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning schedules.What stands out

Six on-site restaurants

Extensive spa and pool facilities

Spacious guest rooms

Located near the Diplomatic Quarter

Watch out for

Long drive from the airport

Mandatory eco-rules for cleaning

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