Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAl Wurud
Le Méridien Riyadh
Curved glass tower
Al Wurud Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottCurved glass tower
The property is a contemporary business hub, replacing heavy boardroom formality with bright open lounges and glass-walled spaces.
What it’s good at
Listed
Suites trace the curved facade, filled with floor-to-ceiling glass and deep soaking tubs.
Listed
Latitude 24 serves specialty coffee and loose-leaf teas across an open ground-floor lounge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The interiors are sleek and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows, minimalist furniture, and natural light in every corner.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
King Abdullah Road and Olaya Street meet at the doorstep, placing metro links and Tahlia Street dining close by.
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The rooms
Minimalist interiors let in daylight through full-height glass, and curved corner suites add deep bathtubs with built-in screens.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The elevated rooftop lap pool looks out over Riyadh through glass walls, set beside cushioned wicker loungers.
The spa and gym
Wood-paneled saunas and mosaic steam rooms sit beside treatment suites, and the 24-hour gym looks out across the city.
Restaurant
Kazo
Modern Asian dishes are served under warm box lanterns and decorative plate walls, or outside on the terrace.
At the table
Milwan serves international buffets and themed dinners in a bright dining room lined with illuminated hexagonal patterns.
Riyadh
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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.