The High Life: Why A Stay At Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh Is Sure To Blow You Away
An iconic landmark in the Saudi capital is home to Al Faisaliah Hotel — five-star luxury for international visitors and staycationers alike
Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh, situated in the buzzing Olaya commercial district and within walking distance of the trendy nightlife hotspot Thahlia Street, describes itself as ‘the epitome of Arabian warmth and hospitality,’
For decades the place to stay in Riyadh, the rebranded Mandarin Oriental maintains and enhances the original property’s iconic status with newly refurbished and opulent interiors, gourmet dining – retaining the charming garden restaurant – and panoramic views of the surrounding cityscape.
The property is the latest addition to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, with its origins in Hong Kong and now operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts.
Each of the 120 guest rooms and 106 suites offer sumptuous amenities, advanced entertainment systems and 24-hour butler service, with the 575 sqm Royal Penthouse Suite occupying two entire floors featuring plush Arabian design, contemporary furnishings, and its own exclusive massage room and treadmill.
Whether you choose to keep fit, get pampered or just chill out, the hotel has got you covered with state-of-the-art male/female fitness centres, indoor swimming pools, steam baths and saunas, and a tennis court – while the award-winning ESPA ladies’ spa offers nine treatment suites with personalised services and twice-weekly yoga classes.
For total indulgence, try the Golden Hammam’s “fullbody experience” which includes a golden scrub, golden body mask followed by a golden moisturiser… or the Arabian Pearl Signature Ritual with its hot volcanic basalt stone massage and specialised face-lifting techniques.
The property is a perfect venue for weddings and events with its 4,450 sqm Prince Sultan Grand Hall, accommodating 2,800 guests and the lavish Omsiat Ballroom, with room for 750 people. For the more business-minded there is a fully equipped business centre (again with butler service) and 6,300 sqm of high-tech meeting and conference spaces.
The hotel’s relaunch complements the redevelopment of the neighboring Faisaliyah Centre (Mode Mall Al Faisaliyah) with its upscale mall, Globe restaurant (famous for its panoramic vista) and soon-to-open metro station with rapid access to King Khalid International Airport and King Abdullah Financial District. The adjacent King Fahd Road puts the Diplomatic Quarter, the meandering parkland of Wadi Hanifa and the traditional souks of Batha within equally easy reach.
Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh is set to be an equal draw for business clientele and local staycation guests… not to mention foreign visitors, as the capital – like Saudi Arabia as a whole – increasingly opens its doors to the world with headline events such as Riyadh Season, MDL Beast dance festival, e-Formula One and the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale.