No. 01
1 hotel
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
8 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Fairmont Ramla Riyadh
A thirty-five-storey tower by Nikken Sekkei with projecting, stacked geometric balconies. Two rooftop outdoor infinity swimming pools on the 35th floor overlooking the Riyadh skyline, including gender-separated ladies pool facilities
Fairmont Riyadh
Seven illuminated exterior domes honour classical Islamic architecture alongside geometric black-and-gold Art Deco lobby interiors. Climate-controlled indoor heated swimming pool with scheduled separate hours for male and female guests.
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh
A triple-volume lobby opens onto landscaped water features and a backlit sculpted desk. Two gender-segregated outdoor swimming pools and separate indoor plunge pools.
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh by IHG
Capsule Arts installations and a crystalline Desert Rose sculpture ground the interiors. Outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool with sun deck and loungers.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
