There are two parts to the hotel relating to older and newer contemporary 'club' block. I had a suite in lower floor of the older block with more classical furniture with an Eastern rwist...with large bedroom and associated spacious sitting area. Bathrooms are to Japanese design (i.e. small) and mine was in need of decorative attention with rather unpleasant marks... more

Excellent choice for the business traveler. Across KSA Interior Ministry building, hotel is spacious and charming. Taxi fee from Riyadh airport was 100 Riyals. (Without the tip which is customary btw). Rooms are excellent and service is very good with one exception. Be aware that they tend to be a bit over the edge with the services in the morning... more

Let's face it, you don't really go to Riyadh for pleasure, but the Intercontinental made my business stay there much more enjoyable than I expected. The facilities are extremely good and the service is on the whole excellent (with one exception, see below). When arriving in Riyadh, be prepared for the fact that taxi drivers don't generally know where the... more

Stayed there on Business the facilities in the suites were excellent and the food at the hotel next to faultless. I had an unfortunate evening when my meal had been forgotten and my companians had finished their meals. I was offered cakes and coffeee in the room and the following evenings we were always served by the managing staff. The... more