Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaAsh Shati
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq
Gilded Corniche palace
Ash Shati Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
HiltonGilded Corniche palace
Scalloped arches, hand-carved arabesques, and gold leaf frame a palatial Red Sea sanctuary catered by around-the-clock private butlers.
“With its scalloped archways, elegant arabesque details, silk curtains and gold accents, the hotel exudes luxury from top to bottom.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated round-the-clock private butler service accompanies expansive suites overlooking the Red Sea.
Notable
Scalloped archways, gold leaf, and a three-story Swarovski crystal chandelier frame the lobby.
Notable
The kingdom's first women-only hotel spa includes AquaMed hydrotherapy dry-water beds and an indoor pool.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the Qasr Al Sharq holds just forty-six very lavish suites, some of them quite beyond what’s normally considered presidential — rather strengthening the case for its boast that it’s more palace than hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned along the palm-lined North Corniche in Ash Shati, the hotel sits right on the water near the Floating Mosque.
The rooms
Suites pair Italian furnishings and gold-leaf details with marble bathrooms, where private balconies look out over the Red Sea.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Swan-neck waterfall jets pour into the indoor hydrotherapy pool, set under an arched glass skylight and mosaic murals.
The spa
The ladies-only spa hosts organic beauty therapies and basalt hot stone massages in private suites.
Gym and hydrotherapy
A glass-walled gym looks onto the pool, beside a circular hydrotherapy whirlpool framed by blue mosaics.
Restaurant
Aromi
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the Red Sea in this dining room serving classic Italian dishes.
the all-suite Qasr Al Sharq feels like a sumptuous private residence. With scalloped archways, carved arabesques, and layers of brocade, it caters mainly to protocol-obsessed Arab royals and CEO types.
At the table
Mataam Al Sharq serves Levantine specialties and flame-grilled meats beneath Moorish scalloped arches.
How it began
Translating to Palace of the East, this 2006 Corniche landmark was conceived as an ornate royal residence honoring classical Arabian architecture.
Good to know
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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.