Al Khobar, Saudi ArabiaAl Qashlah
Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
Skybridge business tower
Al Qashlah Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Opened
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
KempinskiSkybridge business tower
Twin towers connect via an aerial skybridge, creating an executive crossroads midway between Al Khobar and Dammam.
What it’s good at
Notable
Spacious skyline-view suites sit alongside eighteen designer serviced apartments across two towers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms and suites are spacious, with skyline views, while 18 serviced apartments offer comfort for longer stays.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
King Saud Road sits right outside, with the causeway to Bahrain twenty minutes away and the corniche nearby.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the highway corridor, paired with neutral tones and self-contained apartments tailored for extended executive postings.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Marble pillars flank the heated indoor pool beneath a circular skylight, and the fitness room holds tiered free weights.
The hammams
Mosaic-tiled chambers centre on marble slabs for Turkish and Moroccan bodywork, beside a circular tiled plunge pool.
The spa
Private treatment suites sit beneath gilded circular cove lighting, where therapists deliver massages and body treatments.
At the table
Restaurants range from Italian classics to Lebanese grills. At Salvaje, sushi counters sit beneath a suspended rhino sculpture.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.