The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh was built as a state guest palace and opened as a hotel in 2011. It stands in the Al Hada area on Mekkah Road in the west of the city. It is low and spread out where most Riyadh hotels are tall.

The official page lists five restaurants covering Italian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cooking plus a traditional patisserie. It puts King Khalid International Airport at roughly 44 kilometres, which is a longer transfer than hotels in the north of the city.

It suits a stay where the hotel itself is the retreat: gardens, long corridors and quiet. For Riyadh's business districts or Diriyah, check the drive times before choosing it as a base.

Who this hotel suits

• A grand, quiet stay in Riyadh
• Guests who want gardens rather than a city tower
• Long dinners across several restaurants

Good to know

• The airport is about 44 kilometres away. Allow 45 minutes or more by road.
• Al Hada is in the west of Riyadh. The business districts along King Fahd Road are a drive away.
• Riyadh's outdoor season is November to March. Summer is very hot.
• Saudi visa rules change. Confirm entry requirements before booking.

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• The Ritz-Carlton official property page · checked 16 September 2026