Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers
The Sheraton, located in the middle of the city, offers 190 rooms that reflect an Arabian theme and provide warm, comforting and contemporary decor. Rooms and suites at this hotel include Internet access, bathrobes and slippers, refrigerators and kitchenettes. Fresh flowers and fruit baskets await guests upon arrival. The Sheraton provides butler, shoeshine and limousine services, and guests staying in the hotel's upgraded suites are treated to special perks, including afternoon hors d'oeuvres and access to a private lounge. For recreation, a pool, fitness center with jogging track, table tennis and tennis lessons on the outdoor court will occupy your time. An on-site nail salon and barber shop are available.
This Sheraton has two full-service restaurants serving international and Italian cuisine. The hotel offers guests a stay-and-play golfing package, good for a night's accommodations and access to the Riyadh Golf Courses, a double course club featuring four lakes woven into its design.
Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers
Olaya Junction of King Fahad and King Abdullah Road
P.O. Box 90807
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 11623
011 (+966) 1 454 3300
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Al Faisaliah Hotel
The Al Faisaliah Hotel features five restaurants with exclusive dining rooms, serving a range of dishes from Brazilian barbecue to handmade chocolates and Viennese coffees on a terrace cooled by mist. Rooms are spacious with oversized chairs, and mahogany and marble bathrooms; upgraded suites feature balconies that overlook the city. The hotel has grand banquet facilities that can fit up to 4,000 people, either in one big group or divided. Personal trainers are available to help travelers with a fitness plan. Guests can relax with massage services or in the steam bath and sauna areas. The hotel has a cigar lounge and 24-hour butler service.
Al Faisaliah Hotel
King Fahad Road
P.O. Box 4148
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 11491
011 (+966) 1 273 2000
alfaisaliahhotel.com
Intercontinental Hotel & Resort
The Intercontinental Hotel has recreation covered right in the middle of downtown. The 275-room property features a nine-hole grass golf course, squash and tennis courts, a 12-lane bowling alley and two pools. A fitness center (for men only) overlooks the pool area. Minibars and small refrigerators come in all rooms, while suites feature complete kitchens, marble bathrooms with oversized tubs and surround-sound stereos. Rooms on the higher floors have views of the city and golf course. Internet access (for a fee), shoeshines, babysitting, secretarial services and 24-hour butler service are provided.
The property sits on 100 acres of gardens, and two restaurants provide ample dining options from seafood to Asian and western fare. The hotel offers special packages for golfers, including upgrades to the hotel's junior suite and a thobe (the Saudi national dress) as a souvenir. Trained professionals are also on hand to help with your game.
Intercontinental Hotel & Resort
Maazar Street
P.O. Box 3636
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 11481
011 (+966) 1 465 5000
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