Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAl Aqeeq
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh by IHG
Easygoing business clubhouse
Al Aqeeq Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGEasygoing business clubhouse
It trades corporate formality for an open clubhouse feel, driven by specialty coffee, nightly hosted hours, and vinyl records.
What it’s good at
Notable
Capsule Arts installations and a crystalline Desert Rose sculpture ground the interiors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In a city known for formality, Kimpton KAFD brings something looser and more lived-in.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Climate-controlled skywalks connect the building directly to the financial district, with the metro station just steps away.
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The rooms
Bright, open rooms look out across the financial district skyline, finished with soft textures and in-room yoga mats.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Padded loungers and shaded cabanas border the temperature-controlled pool, where Kanza serves craft mocktails under the open sky.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten the 24-hour gym, which holds connected cardio machines, cable equipment, and free weights.
At the table
Botanica sets curved velvet banquettes among lush indoor greenery, and its terrace looks directly out at the district's geometric towers.
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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.