Where to stay for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah
For when you want to be at the heart of the action…
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is all set to take over Jeddah next weekend, and if you’re anything like us, you still haven’t booked your hotels. Luckily for you, though, we’ve come up with the ultimate list of all the hotels near the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, so you can be minutes away from the action at all time.
Shangri-La Jeddah
The 220-room Shangri-La Jeddah has the most enviable location of all hotel properties in the prime Jeddah Waterfront. Guest rooms occupy levels nine to 26 of the 64-storey Burj Assila tower. A host of restaurants, shopping centres and theme parks are all within easy reach, including the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, home to the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. The Red Sea Mall is just ten minutes away on foot. As far as location goes, you can’t get any better than this.
Shangri-La Jeddah, Burj Assila, Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Ash Shati, Jeddah 23611. Tel: 012 696 8888. @shangrila_jeddah
Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway
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Located a short 15-minute drive away from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway is home to 180 spacious rooms and suites. The hotel is less than a ten-minute drive from King Abdul Aziz International Airport, making for the perfect stay if you’re in a time crunch. It’s not just about how ideally it is situated; you can also look forward to a stunning rooftop pool garden and work out in the state-of-the-art gym with spectacular cityscapes as your backdrop. And when you’ve had a busy day (which is very expected), head to the exclusive wellness area, complete with a sauna, steam room, massage, Moroccan baths, scrub rooms, and foot spa, it’s just what you need.
Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah Rd, An Nuzha District. ihg.com
Jeddah Hilton Hotel
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Overlooking the gorgeous Red Sea, the Jeddah Hilton has a view that’s straight out of your dreams. Located just an eight-minute drive away from the track, the hotel is also home to indoor and outdoor pools, spa, tennis and squash courts, and a kids club.
Jeddah Hilton, Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Ash Shati. hilton.com
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah – Qasr Al Sharq
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Old-school opulence is the order of the day at this waterfront hotel, known as the Palace of the East. From the lobby to the guest rooms, expect an eye-popping array of crystal chandeliers, velvet drapes and cushions, and gilt-edged everything. As you’d expect from such a more-is-more establishment, they have pampering down to a fine art, with a sumptuous ladies’ spa, personalised butler service, and indoor and outdoor pools.
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah – Qasr Al Sharq, Al Kurnaysh Rd, Ash Shati, Jeddah, rates from SAR1,432. Tel: (966) 92 000 9565. hilton.com
Sheraton Jeddah Hotel
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Located on the north corniche, a 10-minute walk from Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the Sheraton Jeddah Hotel has been an iconic landmark of the city’s waterfront for more than 30 years. The 172 guestrooms and suites are full of natural light, and décor that further enhances the warm and welcoming space. Additional facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, Sheraton Fitness Centres for men and women, tennis and squash courts, five meeting rooms, and a ballroom with private access.
Sheraton Jeddah, North Corniche, Ash Shati, Jeddah 21424, Saudi Arabia. Tel: +966 12 699 2212. SheratonJeddah.com
Rosewood Jeddah
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An icon of opulence and elegance, Rosewood Jeddah is situated on Jeddah’s Corniche, blending luxury with the city’s cultural heritage. For those seeking a front-row seat to the action, on and off the track, Rosewood Jeddah offers the ideal address for luxury. Perched along the Jeddah Corniche, just moments from the circuit, Rosewood Jeddah places F1 enthusiasts in prime positioning. Enjoy sundowners at Soleil Rooftop, Jeddah’s most stylish new open-air lounge, or sample amazing local cuisine at Habsburg and even enjoy personalised butler services for race-day transfers and exclusive experiences.
Rosewood Jeddah, Al Kurnaysh Br Rd، Corniche Street, Al Shatie District.
The Jeddah EDITION
The newest addition to Jeddah’s hotel scene is The Jeddah EDITION. The luxurious hotel is situated on the Jeddah corniche, next to the yacht club and marina, lacing the brand’s vibrant and playful elements inspired by the locale into every part of the experience. Befitting of its close proximity to the Jeddah Yacht Club, the debut EDITION hotel in Saudi Arabia has been designed to resemble a superyacht in its exterior design. Once inside, guests can check-in to one of 52 rooms and 11 suites, which all ooze EDITION’s simple, refined and contemporary style; dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant, conceptualised by top chef Cédric Vongerichten; and enjoy chic rooftop imbibing on the hotel’s fourth floor.
The Jeddah EDITION, 7044 Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Ash Shati, rates from SAR2,250. Tel: (966) 12 514 0000. marriott.com