Why Four Seasons Riyadh is the absolute perfect base for your next stay
A consistently wonderful stay in the capital…
Few hotels offer true perfection when it comes to booking a stay in the capital, but Four Seasons Riyadh sure comes close. The gorgeous soaring property has now been open for 22 years and still remains one of the most enviable bookings in the city.
The hotel takes over 20 floors of a 99-floor building and features modern design elements and furnishings with touches of Saudi flair in every nook and cranny, nodding to the country’s and hotel’s unwavering dedication to true hospitality. Here are all the reasons this property should be at the very top of your list for your next visit to the capital.
The location
Housed within one of Riyadh’s most iconic skyscrapers, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has its lobby, restaurants, and leisure offerings set across the ground and first floors. Guest rooms occupy levels 30 to 50 of the 99-story tower, each benefiting from brilliant views stretching across the capital. A handy location for work and play, the hotel is centrally situated in the heart of Riyadh, with restaurants, galleries, and museums all within easy reach. Those looking to get in some retail therapy benefit from direct access to Kingdom Centre mall, and a little further afield, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif in Diriyah is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
The stunning rooms
The property offers a total of 276 rooms, 237 guest rooms and 39 suites to be exact. The guest rooms are divided into three kinds; these include the deluxe, premium, and superior. And then there are the stunning suites, which are divided into five kinds: the signature kingdom, the glamorous royal, the presidential, the superior, and the Four Seasons executive suite.
Walk in and you’ll be greeted by warm hues of dove grey, ivory, vanilla, and subtle hints of colours all over the accomodations. Super-sized Smart TV’s, a Dyson hairdryer, an iPad for round-the-clock butler service and Bose sound systems are high-tech features that cater to those travelling for both work and play
A spa experience like no other
The spa at Four Seasons acts as the ultimate hub of relaxation after a hard work day or you’ve shopped and are on the verge of dropping after spending a day the Kingdom Mall. Rejuvenate with bespoke treatments carefully crafted to restore balance and vitality. Blending together traditional wellness practices with modern techniques, spa favourites include the royal hammam, hot stone massages, and hot lava shell massages featuring the world’s first self-heating massage tool that uses porcelain lava shells filled with natural self-heating gel.
On the spa menu, you can also look forward to holistic facials, body therapies. several other massages, hair therapies, well-being journeys, and so much more.
The new foodie offerings
The food offerings at Four Seasons Riyadh have gotten a massive modern update. Now home to four amazing offerings, the hotel offers everything from an all-day dining venue to a luxe dessert shop.
Starting us off strong is the newly opened Cafe Boulud. The polished all-day dining concept will showcase Chef Boulud’s celebration of Lyon’s culinary traditions and his embrace of seasonality. Built to evolve and delight, the menus will change according to the availability of the best and freshest imported and local ingredients, featuring inventive twists on traditional French dishes.
Then there’s the Obaya Lounge. The elegant lounge exudes warm traditions amid opulent surroundings deeply rooted in local heritage. Leveraging on the Saudi passion for all things equestrian, Obaya Lounge is named for one of the five horses of the ‘Al Khamsa’ believed to have near-mythic status as the founders of the Arabian breed.
Holding court in the Hotel’s lobby next to Obaya Lounge, Pierre Hermé brings his signature macarons and a selection of fine chocolates, jams, cakes and pastries to the Riyadh store. Step inside the boutique patisserie, and you’ll find a simple yet elegant space. The light, airy atmosphere of the space offers tranquil respite from the world outside, with walls and flooring elegantly draped in a mosaic of orange, brown, and cream marble.
Coming soon is a wonderful in-house Tonic Bar, where you can look forward to handcrafted cocktails meticulously prepared for your sipping pleasure.
Four Seasons Riyadh, Al Olaya. fourseasons.com