A good night’s rest: Jeddah Hotel Listings

JEDDAH HILTON

North Corniche Road, PO Box 128428, Jeddah 21362
T: (02) 659 0000
F: (02) 659 1111
reservations.jeddah@hilton.com
www.jeddah.hilton.com

Rooms: 388 rooms and suites, including three royal suites, 10 amiri suites, 20 sultan suites, 85 executive rooms, 82 deluxe rooms, 188 deluxe plus rooms.

Business & Conference Facilities: Hilton Hall ( accommodates 3500), Qasr ballroom (600), Amwaj view (200), 11 meeting rooms (from five to 50).

Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym, swimming pools, paid access to private beach and diving centre, tennis and squash courts, basketball and volleyball courts, bowling, snooker and billiards, body treatment and massage, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

Guest Services: Shopping arcade featuring gifts, clothes, jewellery, hairdresser, florist and travel agency. Business centre, high-speed and Wi-Fi internet access, safety deposit box, shoeshine service, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing, car and limousine hire, concierge, mosque, underground parking.

Dining: Al Safinda (international cuisine) open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Al Khayam (Iranian cuisine) open lunch and dinner; Manhattan Sports Diner (American cuisine), open lunch and dinner; Amwaj View, open for Friday brunch; and Café Vienna.
 

WALDORF ASTORIA JEDDAH – QASR AL SHARQ

North Corniche Road, PO Box 7079, Jeddah 21462
T: (02) 659 9999
waldorfastoria.com/Jeddah

Rooms: 46 suites and rooms, including 2 Qasr suites, 8 royal suites, 12 executive suites, 12 junior rooms and 12 Qasr rooms.

Business & Conference Facilities: Business centre. Seven themed meeting rooms with audio-visual and projection equipment and Wi-Fi internet access.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa by Clarins (ladies only) offering massage, indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, gym, body and facial beauty treatments.

Guest Services: High-speed and Wi-Fi internet access, safety deposit box, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing, concierge, mosque, garage and valet parking. Dining: Aromi Restaurant (Italian), Mata’am Al Sharq (Lebanese) and Al Shurfa Lounge (drinks and snacks).

INTERCONTINENTAL JEDDAH

Al Hamra Corniche, PO Box 41855, Jeddah 21531
T: (02) 229 5555
F: (02) 229 5556
reservations.icjeddah@ihg.com
www.ichotelsgroup.com

Rooms: 349 rooms.

Business & Conference Facilities: The Sultan ballroom and seven meeting rooms, with capacity for up to 1410 guests. Digital and overhead projectors, DVD, flip charts and whiteboards, slide projectors, microphone. The business centre has copying and courier service, fax, PC and printer, and internet.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre, swimming pool, gymnasium with machines and free weights, gym instructor, separate ladies gym, billiards, sauna, jacuzzi, massage room, squash court.

Guest Services: Concierge services, ATM, grocery shopping service, safety deposit box, dry cleaning and laundry service, shoe shine.

Dining: Al Ferdaus Restaurant (á la carte and buffet), Spears Restaurant, Fish Market, Le Cafe, 360 Café (shisha & snacks), 24-hour room service.

JEDDAH MARRIOTT HOTEL

Palestine Road, PO Box 6448, Jeddah 21442
T: (02) 6714000
F: (02) 6715990
jeddah.marriott@marriott.com
www.jeddahmarriott.com
www.arabic.marriott.com

Room: 210 rooms, including 108 deluxe double and 46 deluxe king rooms, 52 suites and two royal suites.

Business & Conference Facilities: Business centre, photocopier, fax, print, scanner, secretarial services, high-speed internet access, 10 meeting rooms including 280-sq-metre Al Aroos Al Bahar ballroom (capacity for up to 300 persons), auditorium with stage, audio-visual equipment, video conferencing equipment and technical staff (upon request).

Health & Leisure facilities: Health club, outdoor swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi.

Guest Services: Car hire, carpet shop, barber, currency exchange, parking and gift shop.

Dining: Al Basateen Family Restaurant ( international cuisine) and the Atrium Cafe, 24-hour room service is also available upon request.

PARK HYATT JEDDAH – MARINA, CLUB & SPA

Al Hamra District, Southern Corniche, PO Box 5863, Jeddah 21432
T: (02) 263 9666
F: (02) 263 9777
www.jeddah.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
jeddah.park@hyatt.com

Rooms: 142 guestrooms, including 15 suites, rooms measuring 40 sq metres and suites that range from 80 sq metres to 200 sq metres. Rooms are equipped with flat screen TVs, DVD players, internet, bathrooms with soaking baths and rain showers. The majority of the rooms have views of the Red Sea and King Fahad Fountain. There are also rooms designed for the disabled.

Business & Conference Facilities: Wireless high-speed internet access; full-service business centre, with printing, copying and faxing facilities; sound systems and wireless or hand-held microphones; 2500 sq metres of meeting and banquet space comprising nine meeting venues

Health & Leisure Facilities: The spa is a 2.5-acre complex divided into separate facilities: the Evania Ladies’ Spa and the Seba Gentlemen’s Sports and Wellness Centre, featuring sports and leisure facilities. They both include Turkish-style hammam spas and offer hydrotherapy treatment. The Seba Gentlemen's Sports and Wellness facility includes a gymnasium, an indoor pool, two hydrotherapy suites, seven treatment suites as well as tennis and squash courts. Evania also features a gymnasium, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, an aquamedic pool, seven treatment rooms with private terraces, a beauty salon, squash courts, tennis courts, private gardens and grounds, and Camp Hyatt for children with playground.

Guest Services: 24-hour concierge service, 24-hour in-room dining, high-speed internet, safe deposit boxes, laundry and dry cleaning service, airport limousine service, valet car parking and gift shop.

Dining: The Lounge (all day dining overlooking the Red Sea and King Fahad Fountain), Nafoura ( Mediterranean cuisine), Andalusia (a premium family buffet serving Moorish cuisine), Dardasha (women only, traditional Middle Eastern and international cuisine).

AL FAISALIAH HOTEL (A Rosewood hotel)

PO Box 4148 Riyadh 11491
T: (01) 273 2000
F: (01) 273 2001
alfaisaliah@rosewoodhotels.com
www.rosewoodhotels.com

Rooms: 330 total, with 197 rooms and 133 suites.

Business & Conference Facilities: All essential services. The Prince Sultan Grand Hall (suitable for up to 4000 people) and Al Omsiat Ballroom. Private meeting rooms, workstations and video conferencing equipment.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym, isotonic weight machines, indoor pool, massage, sauna, locker facilities, jacuzzi, steam room and plunge pool. Al Faisaliah Spa for women with treatment rooms, a hammam, swimming pool, tennis court and fitness facilities.

Guest Services: 24-hour butler service, concierge, valet service, car hire, doctor, chauffeur service and 24-hour security.

Dining: The Globe restaurant (international á la carte), La Cucina (Italian), Cristal (French), Il Terrazzo (Brazilian), Cafe Royal (pastries and snacks) and La Brasserie (24-hour international buffets).

AL MASHREQ BOUTIQUE HOTEL (A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World)

Ouroubah and Prince Turki Road intersection
T: (01) 283 4777
F: (01) 283 4744
info@almashreqboutiquehotel.com
www.almashreqboutiquehotel.com

Rooms: 69 rooms, including 18 junior suites and two royal suites.

Business & Conference Facilities: Four meeting rooms and Al Hamra Ballroom, all with natural day light and gardens view, wireless projectors, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, leather seats and premium amenities, private offices, fully equipped business centre with all secretarial services.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa and gym, Moroccan hammam, massage room, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, pool, relaxation lounge.

Guest Services: Airport and city limo service, car hire, airline ticketing, valet parking and security.

Dining: Ewaan (all-day dining buffet, Moroccan specialties), Tea Lounge (beverages, snacks), Mashrabiah (outdoor terrace open on the weekends).

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Kingdom Centre, PO Box 231000, Riyadh 11321
T: (01) 211 5000
F: (01) 211 5001
reservations.riy@fourseasons.com
concierge.riy@fourseasons.com
www.fourseasons.com/Riyadh

Rooms: 274 rooms, including 22 executive suites, nine superior suites, three presidential suites, two royal suites and one kingdom suite. The newly opened women-only floor, the Pearl, includes 20 premium rooms and two Four Seasons executive suites.

Health & Leisure Facilities: The health club offers the latest cardiovascular equipment, plasma screen televisions, locker facilities, whirlpool, cold plunge pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor pool. Indoor squash courts, one racquetball court and two outdoor tennis courts lit for night play. Male-only spa.

Dining: Rosso (Italian), Elements (Pan Asian) and the Grill (steakhouse).

HOLIDAY INN RIYADH – AL QASR

King Fahad Road, PO Box 8145, Riyadh 11482
T: (01) 462 5000
F: (01) 217 6962
info@alqasrhi.com
www.alqasrhi.com

Rooms: Five floors with 203 guest rooms, with 41 executive and 16 senator suites, and a royal suite.

Business & Conference Facilities: Eight conference and meeting halls with audio-visual equipment and internet access can accommodate up to 1400. Teleconferencing, lectern, fax and photocopying.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Health spa, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, gymnasium and sports court.

Guest Services: 24-hour room service and security, dry cleaning and laundry pick-up, barber shop, shoe shine, on-site car hire and chauffer service, airport transfer, valet service and ATM.

Dining: Mozart (international and Middle Eastern cuisine), La Mode Café and Executive Lounge.

RITZ-CARLTON RIYADH

Al Hada Area Makkah Road, Riyadh
T: (01) 802 8020
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Riyadh
rc.ruhrz.leads@ritzcarlton.com

Rooms: A total of 493 rooms and suites, comprising 49 two-bedroom royal suites and 50 one-bedroom executive suites, 30 club rooms, 36 superior rooms and 328 deluxe rooms.

Business & Conference Facilities: Over 5800 sq metres of conference rooms and meeting space, including two ballrooms in a separate wing.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Indoor heated pool on the mezzanine level, featuring garden views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Spa and health club.

Guest Services: Dry cleaning, laundry, safety deposit boxes, Wi-Fi access, tours and ticketing assistance.

Dining: Al Orjouan (Lebanese), Azzurro (Italian), Hong (Chinese), Turquoise Lounge (international cuisine), Strike Bowling Alley (sports lounge), Chorisia Lounge (sweets, appetizers and snacks).

RIYADH PALACE HOTEL

PO Box 2691, Riyadh 11461
T: (01) 405 4444
F: (01) 405 3725
reservation@riyadhpalacehotel.com
www.riyadhpalacehotel.com

Rooms: 304 rooms including 171 single rooms, 96 double rooms, 33 executive rooms, three royal suites and one presidential suite.

Business & Conference Facilities: Business centre, secretarial services, six meeting rooms ( accommodating 10-40 guests), a conference hall (for up to 600 people), audio-visual equipment.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam bath and games room.

Dining: The Palace Restaurant.

SUITE NOVOTEL RIYADH

Olaya Main Street, PO Box 2689, Riyadh, 12221
T: (01) 465 6555
F: (01) 293 3598
H9048@accor.com
www.accorhotels.com/9048

Rooms: 115 rooms and suites. Rooms have LCD TVs, wireless internet, tea and coffee making facilities, small fridge, microwave, hairdryer, personal safe, work desk, iron and ironing board. Some rooms and suites suitable for long-staying guests are equipped with a kitchenette, hotplate and microwave.

Business & Conference Facilities: Business centre, three meeting rooms and a pre-function area with staff to support events. Audio/visual and communication equipment available in all meeting rooms.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Pool, gym, steam rooms, saunas, Moroccan scrub bath and massage rooms.

Guest Services: Non-smoking floors, car hire and limousine service, gift shop, free indoor parking, 24-hour room service, laundry, internet corner, newsstand, complimentary Wi-Fi, currency exchange.

Dining: La Mode Restaurant (coffee and tea, sandwiches, baked goods) and La Mode Café.

TIARA HOTEL

Uthman Ibn Affan Road, Al Wahah Street, Riyadh
T: (01) 455 3344
F: (01) 229 8989
www.hotelstiara.com
info@hotelstiara.com
reservation@hotelstiara.com

Rooms: 115 rooms including 98 deluxe rooms and 17 suite rooms.

Business & Conference Facilities: Four meeting rooms, each with a capacity for up to 30 people. The meeting rooms are equipped with communications and audio/video systems. The facilities have been designed to accommodate both large and small events. The Al Jawhra ballroom has capacity for up to 500 people.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Indoor swimming pool, Tiara Fitness Club (equipped with technical equipment and a specialised trainer, massage rooms, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, Moroccan bath and spa centre operating daily between 7am and 11pm.

Guest Services: Non-smoking floors, car hire and limousine service, gift shop, complimentary indoor parking, 24-hour room service, laundry services, business centre, news-stand and complimentary high-speed wireless internet.

Dining: Lubiaj Restaurant (open breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet) and Bouvardia Cafe.

MÖVENPICK HOTEL AL KHOBAR

PO Box 4923, Al Khobar 31952
T: (03) 898 4999
F: (03) 898 5333
hotel.alkhobar@moevenpick.com
www.moevenpick-alkhobar.com

Rooms: 143 rooms and suites.

Business & Conference Facilities: All essential services are available. Venues include the multi-purpose, 1600-sq-metre Al Maha banquet hall for conferences, meetings and weddings for up to 1200 people; the 282-sq-metre Al Massah conference room, which can accommodate 200 people; and two meeting rooms that are equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Fully equipped fitness centre, steam room, sauna, and an indoor swimming pool.

Guest Services: 24-hour front desk, on-site car hire, on-site medical assistance, currency exchange, gift shop news-stand, hair salon, dry cleaning and laundry service.

Dining: The Blue (all-day dining, international cuisine), Maharaja by Vineet (Indian), the View (lounge) and Le Café (snacks, light meals, tea and coffee).

MÖVENPICK BEACH RESORT AL KHOBAR

Half Moon Bay Road, Al Khobar 31952
T: (03) 849 2999
F: (03) 890 6767
resort.alkhobar@moevenpick.com
www.moevenpick-alkhobar-beach.com

Rooms: 36 three-bedroom furnished duplex villas with views of the garden, the sea, or the resort pool.

Business & Conference Facilities: Three meeting and events facilities equipped with audio/visual technology. The 123-sq-metre Clubhouse Banquet Hall can accommodate up to 150 guests, the 42-sq-metre Clubhouse Meeting Room can accommodate up to 40 guests and the 30-sq-metre Azure Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 20 guests.

Health & Leisure Facilities: The Retreat Wellness and Spa offers massages, facial treatments and salon services. It features treatment rooms, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. The fitness centre features cardiovascular equipment, weight training machines and free weights.

Guest Services: Meeting and event facilities, fitness centre, spa, car hire, airport shuttle, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing and suit-pressing services, a kids’ club and free wireless internet.

Dining: Azure Restaurant (waterfront location with outdoor terrace, à la carte menu and weekend theme night buffet and Friday family brunch, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine) and La Casa Club ( Italian cuisine).

SHERATON DAMMAM HOTEL & TOWERS

1st Street, PO Box 5397, Dammam 31422
T: (03) 834 5555
F: (03) 834 9872
dammam@sheraton.com

Rooms: 283 guest rooms, including 76 club rooms and 43 suites. Each room has internet and satellite TV. Club room guests get access to the health club and the club lounge, with continental breakfast and afternoon hors d’oeuvres.

Business & Conference Facilities: The Sheraton Dammam Convention & Exhibition Centre has three boardrooms, 14 meeting rooms, a VIP lounge, bridal suite and a singer’s lounge. The hotel’s three ballrooms are equipped with areas for pre-function gatherings or preparations.

Health & Leisure Facilities: The spa and wellness centre includes women’s and men’s sections.

Guest Services: Gymnasium, swimming pools, two tennis courts and a temperature-controlled indoor jacuzzi.

Dining: Fayrouz (all-day buffet, à la carte menu), Da Vinci (Italian cuisine), Asahi (pan-Asian cuisine), Café Vienna (drinks and snacks).

General Information

Nationals of non-GCC countries and some Arab nations need visas. Business visas require a letter of sponsorship from the firm being visited. Single-entry, as well as three- and six-month multiple-entry visas can be issued. Work and residence visas are also available. The workweek is Sunday to Thursday, but some companies are open on Saturday morning as well. Public sector hours are approximately 7am to 3pm. Private sector hours vary, and it is not uncommon for businesses to close at 1pm and reopen from 4pm to 8pm. The Saudi riyal is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of SR3.75:$1. Credit cards are accepted across the Kingdom and ATMs can be found even in remote areas of the country. One must have a local bank account to change currency, but many hotels exchange cash. Arabic is the official language of the country. While many businesspeople speak fluent English, some do not. A grasp of basic Arabic salutations will go a long way in Saudi Arabia. Most signage in the country is bilingual and includes both Arabic and English.