Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAl Olaya
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Landmark golden perch
Al Olaya Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
Mandarin OrientalLandmark golden perch
Golden sphere architecture crowns a sophisticated city hub where refined Arabian hospitality meets sharp modern design.
“Recently refreshed accommodations feature a neutral color palette of light creams and rich woods that add warmth to the spacious rooms.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Spacious suites with deep soaking tubs, Arabian hospitality touches, and personalized concierge assistance across the property.
Notable
Streamlined interiors by Adam Tihany balance light creams, warm timber, and modern Arabian motifs under a landmark tower.
Notable
Dedicated bi-level ladies and gentlemen spas featuring private hammams, hydrotherapy suites, and twin indoor swimming pools.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Rooms are light and streamlined, with smart tech and just enough gloss.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along King Fahad Road in central Al Olaya, the complex connects directly to upscale shopping and bustling district dining.
The rooms
Sunlit spaces pair rich wood and cream palettes with deep soaking tubs and wide settees overlooking the city.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A glass-walled cycling studio and fitness room complement an indoor pool lit beneath geometric ceiling reliefs.
The spa
Private treatment rooms join curtained daybed pods and a marble hydrotherapy slab with Vichy showers.
Restaurant
The Globe
Tables sit within the three-story golden geodesic sphere atop the tower, offering panoramic views across Riyadh.
At the table
La Brasserie serves international buffets around live cooking counters, alongside a private dining room lined with bookshelves.
How it began
Built in 2000 within the pioneering Foster + Partners tower, the landmark property recently underwent a complete contemporary redesign.
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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.