Al Hamra Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottPalatial seaside redoubt
Cavernous colonnaded halls and ceremonial archways establish a stately atmosphere suited to visiting delegations, diplomats, and celebratory weekend gatherings.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated check-in counters for kids and spacious suites with marble bathrooms overlooking the Red Sea.
Listed
Grand Moorish arches, Corinthian columns, and soaring interiors hung with ornate crystal chandeliers across marble-floored public halls.
Listed
Regional dining at Reyhana and spa treatments infused with indigenous Taif rose and Red Sea salts.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
it is a grand sweep of Moorish arches, Corinthian columns, and soaring interiors lit by crystal chandeliers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Al Hamra Corniche, the waterfront grounds face unobstructed panoramas of the Red Sea and King Fahd's Fountain.
The rooms
Interiors feature classic furnishings, while sprawling Royal Suites add traditional majlis sitting rooms and private balconies facing the Red Sea.
The baths
Vibrant blue mosaic tiles line the steam room, set alongside a traditional marble bath and a timber sauna.
The gym
Wood-paneled walls and leather detailing surround cardiovascular machines, free weights, and weight benches looking toward the sea.
The spa
Private treatment rooms host therapies and restorative bodywork infused with local Taif rose and Red Sea salts.
Restaurant
Reyhana
Tables sit beneath towering stone arches on the seaside terrace, and the grand dining room hosts Friday seafood markets.
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah welcomes guests with palatial history embedded in its exterior and an interior awash in royal, lavish designs.
At the table
The club lounge provides dedicated seating alongside full breakfast buffet counters and polished display cases.
How it began
Originally constructed as a royal guesthouse for an adjoining international convention complex, the seaside property transitioned to a hotel in 2017.
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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.