The Best Hotels in Saudi Arabia: 2023 Winners
The Welcome Saudi Team has visited more than 200 hotels in Saudi Saudi Arabia including all major 5 star hotels in the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah. 2023 has been an exciting year with new hotels opening in Riyadh and Makkah raising the bar of guest experiences.
The Annual Welcome Saudi Hotel Awards recognise and celebrate the best hotels as well as the personal effort made by hotel teams in providing exceptional guest experiences. The Welcome Saudi Awards also serve as trusted and valuable guide for travelers searching for the best hotels in Saudi Arabia.
WINNERS: THE BEST HOTELS IN SAUDI ARABIA
THE BEST RIYADH HOTELS
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
Best Luxury Hotel
Best Guest Experience
Four Seaons Hotel Riyadh is the most iconic landmark hotel in Riyadh located inside the Kingdom Centre Tower. From the guest experience to the quality of the rooms, suites, restaurants and the unrivaled window views across the beautiful Riyadh skyline this is truly a luxury hotel in every sense of the word. When you think about Four Seasons, unparalleled luxury comes to mind and staying at Four Seasons Riyadh will leave you wanting to come back again to experience unrivaled luxury and world class customer service in a stunning location.
Movenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh
Best 5 Star Hotel
Fairmont Ramla Serviced Apartments
Best New 5 Star Hotel
Best Luxury Family Hotel
Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Best New Luxury Hotel
Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel is one of Riyadh’s newest 5 Star Hotels and sets a new benchmark in luxury living. It is conveniently located close to both King Khalid International Airport and the new King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The hotel’s beautiful design is inspired by Parisian architecture. From the moment you walk into this beautifully designed hotel you experience luxury from every angle. The thoughtfully designed rooms, suites and villas have been designed to an exceptionally high standard to delight the senses.
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
Best Luxury Business Hotel
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is one of the landmark hotels of Riyadh. It occupies a strategic position between the King Khalid International Airport and the central business district. For the business traveler the hotel provides a very high standard of rooms and residences as you would expect from the Hilton brand. The hotel also offers an exceptional spa facility with its Eforea Spa and health club providing great facilities for both men and women.
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Best Business Hotel
Best Spa Hotel
Fraser Suites Riyadh
Best Luxury Apart Hotel
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
Best Business Apart Hotel
Vivenda Hotel Villa Granada
Best Luxury Serviced Villas
Vivienda Hotel Villas Granada offers a beautiful selection of private villas in the heart of Riyadh’s Granada district. The villas are perfect for discerning guests who value the highest level of privacy and space. The spacious and elegantly designed villas provide a beautiful home away from home in a luxury environment with exceptional guest customer service.
Jareed Hotel Riyadh
Best Luxury Boutique Hotel
Jareed Hotel Ryadh is one of Riyadh’s new luxury boutique hotels located in The Boulevard, a luxury travel destination in Riyadh. The hotel seamlessly blends Saudi heritage with modern luxurious living with an exceptional choice of rooms and suites. The hotel also offers great facilities for business travelers with its Private Office providing a great setting for business meetings as well as private workspaces. The hotel is conveniently located near both the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Boulevard City and the historic district of Diriyah.
Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort
Best Luxury Resort
Nofa Riyadh is such a unique resort that it is in a league of its own in the resort category. It is located just one hour drive from King Khalid International airport adjoins its own safari park. The resort features two freshwater lakes and an 18 hole golf course. It beautifully combines lush greenery with the surrounding desert landscape. Nofa offers a wide selection of private luxury safari themed villas featuring their own gardens and pools. It serves as an ideal luxury relaxation resort destination away from the hustle and bustle of Riyadh.
WAW Hotel Suites King Abdullah District
Best New Boutique Hotel
Radisson Riyadh Airport
Best Airport Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh
Best Hotel Buffet Restaurant (Al Orjouan Restaurant)
Aloft Riyadh Hotel
Highly Commended
Hyatt Place Sulaimania
Highly Commended
Hyatt Place Riyadh Sulaimania is located in the upscale district of Al Sulaimania close to many well known restaurants and the city’s main attractions. The guest experience and high quality of the rooms, spacious suites, restaurant and fitness center makes this hotel highly recommended and great value for both leisure and business travelers.
St Regis Riyadh, VIA Riyadh
Highly Commended
BEST JEDDAH HOTELS
Park Hyatt Jeddah
Best Waterfront Hotel
Best Spa Hotel
Park Hyatt Jeddah Marina, Club and Spa is located directly on the shores of the Red sea in Jeddah. If you are looking for the closest sea front location on Jeddah’s corniche then Park Hyatt Jeddah provides just that in luxurious surroundings. This multifaceted 5 Star resort is situated in beautiful and tranquil landscaped gardens on the sea shore of Jeddah’s corniche with unrivaled views of the Red sea and King Fahd’s Fountain. It also offers a world class health club and spa for both men and women to help travelers feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
Shangri La Hotel Jeddah
Best 5 Star Hotel
Best Luxury Hotel
Shangri-La Jeddah is located on the new Jeddah waterfront along the beautiful shores of the Red sea. It truly sets a new standard for ultra luxury accommodation in Jeddah with its beautiful interior and exterior design. Standing at 260m this luxurious 5 star hotel is one of the tallest buildings in the city and offers sweeping panoramic views over the Red sea and Jeddah waterfront including the Formula 1 Grand Prix track.
The luxuriously designed rooms and suites feature floor to ceiling windows with their own private balconies which have the effect of immersing the traveler in the beauty of the Red sea and the surrounding environment. Shangri-La Jeddah is also home to Shang Palace which is one of the region’s foremost upscale fine dining Chinese restaurants. The hotel is particularly suitable for families and business travelers looking to immerse themselves in a luxurious seafront experience.
Hilton Jeddah
Best Sea View Hotel
Best Waterfront Hotel
Jeddah Marriott Hotel Madinah Road
Best New 5 Star Hotel
Swissotel Living Jeddah Hotel
Best Luxury Family Hotel
Best Luxury Apart Hotel
Swissotel Living Jeddah is Jeddah’s newest 5 Star apart hotel offering high end serviced apartments and studios in the heart of Jeddah. This city center hotel is close to all the city’s main attractions and provides luxury living in the heart of Jeddah. Its selection of stylish one and two bedroom apartments makes this hotel particularly attractive for families who desire more space in a luxury environment. The hotel also offers a rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views across the city and is a great choice for both families and business travelers for short and long stays.
The Venue Hotel Jeddah Corniche
Best Business Hotel
The Venue Hotel Jeddah Corniche is ideally located at the heart of Jeddah’s north corniche yet minutes away from the center of Jeddah. The hotel offers panoramic sea views across the Red sea as well offering a range of great business friendly facilities. The hotel offers 11 meeting rooms as well as a theater style auditorium and is known for its stunning Duniaty Ballroom. It also offers a state of the art fitness center and luxury spas catering for both men and women in this sought after luxury waterfront location.
Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Al Salam
Best City Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Madinah Road
Best 4 Star Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah Madinah Road is one Jeddah’s newest 4 Star hotels and is conveniently located close to the city’s attractions as well as the King Abdul Aziz International Airport. Their selection of stylish modern rooms and suites makes this hotel a reliable choice for business and leisure travelers. The hotel also provides a high quality restaurant, fitness center and swimming pool for guests.
Comfort Hotel Jeddah King Road
Best Value Hotel
Comfort Hotel Jeddah King Road is centrally located in the heart of Jeddah on Malik (King) Road and offers guests surprisingly great value. They offer comfortable, modern spacious rooms and suites which provide great value for travelers looking to stay in the heart of Jeddah close to the city’s main attractions. Their suites are also particularly suitable for both couples and families.
Ibis Jeddah City Centre
Best Value City Hotel
Ibis Jeddah Malik Road is conveniently located in the heart of Jeddah on Malik Road and close to some of the city’s major attractions. If you are looking for a modern, compact budget hotel in the city then Ibis Jeddah Malik Road provides great value in a vibrant location. It is ideal for short stays for solo travelers or couples. The hotel also offers a high quality restaurant, fitness center and swimming pool for guests.
Adagio Jeddah City Centre
Best Value Family Hotel
Adagio Jeddah City Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Jeddah on Malik Road close to the city’s main attractions. The hotel offers a selection of modern, spacious studio and apartment accommodation including one and two bedroom apartments which are particularly friendly for families. The hotel also offers a fitness center, kid’s club, swimming pool, sauna and sun terrace making it an overall good choice for families.
Clarion Jeddah Airport
Best Airport Hotel
Clarion Hotel Jeddah Airport is a new hotel located close to Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport as well as the Mall of Arabia. The hotel provides modern, upscale rooms which provide great value for travelers looking to stay close to the airport. The configuration of the rooms and suites makes them particularly suitable for families and larger groups. The hotel also features a high quality restaurant, fitness center and rooftop swimming pool for guests.
Rosewood Jeddah Hotel
Highly Commended
Casablanca Grand Hotel
Highly Commended
Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah Corniche
Highly Commended
BEST MAKKAH HOTELS
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Best 5 Star Hotel
Best Luxury Hotel
Best Kaaba View Hotel
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel is located inside the Makkah Clock Royal Tower which is the tallest building in Abraj Al Bait Complex (Clock Towers Complex) and amongst the top 10 tallest buildings in the world. It is often the first building travelers see when they travel to the Holy City of Makkah and dominates the skyline. The hotel is designed to impress from the outside and from within.
From the moment you step inside the Makkah Fairmont Hotel hotel you are surrounded by luxury. The rooms and suites are all elegantly furnished to a high very standard as you would expect under the Fairmont brand. The hotel offers a superb selection of Kaaba, Haram and City view rooms and suites and is located just steps away from Al Masjid Al Haram, the Grand Mosque of Makkah.
Address Jabal Omar Makkah
Best New 5 Star Hotel
Best New Luxury Hotel
Raffles Makkah Palace
Best Luxury Hotel
Best Guest Experience
Raffles Makkah Palace is one of the closest hotels to the Grand Mosque of Makkah in the Abraj Al Bait complex. It is an ultra luxury all suite hotel that offers a very personalised luxury experience in the heart of Makkah. The hotel provides beautiful panoramic views over the Grand Mosque and Holy Kaaba and is often preferred by discerning travelers.
The hotel also provides a luxury spa and fitness center for both male and female guests which is rare amongst Makkah hotels. This helps guests feel relaxed and rejuvenated in luxurious surroundings. Together with the hotel’s 24 hour personal butler service, Raffles Makkah Palace takes it as the Best Luxury Experience Hotel in Makkah.
Swissotel Makkah
Best Family Hotel
Best Haram View Hotel
Swissotel Makkah occupies a strategic position within the Abraj Al Bait complex overlooking the Grand Mosque of Makkah. The hotel has two entrances which allows guests to easily access the Grand Mosque which is particularly useful during busy times. It was the first Swissotel to be opened in Saudi Arabia and the entire Middle East.
The hotel offers a beautiful selection of 1487 rooms and suites with modern contemporary designs that combines Swiss and Arabian culture. The Junior Suite Kaaba view rooms at Swissotel Makkah offer some of the best uninterrupted panoramic views of The Holy Kaaba and Grand Mosque. The suite configurations are also family friendly and provide great value for travelers looking for a hotel with great views and only steps away from the Grand Mosque.
Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah
Best Value Luxury Hotel
Swissotel Makkah Al Maqam is the most popular vitality hotel located in the Abraj Al Bait complex, also known as the King Abdul Aziz Endowment with 1624 rooms and suites. Due to its location within the Abraj Al Bait complex it provides easy access to the Grand Mosque. The hotel is similarly priced to hotels further away yet offers superb panoramic views over the Grand Mosque and as well as the Holy Kaaba providing great overall value for guests.
Movenpick Makkah Hajar Tower
Best Luxury City Hotel
Movenpick Makkah Hajar Tower is located in the Abraj Al Bait complex and offers 1028 rooms and suites with 359 overlooking The Grand Mosque. The hotel combines Swiss luxury with Arabian hospitality which you feel as soon as you enter the beautiful hotel lobby. The hotel also offers several high quality dining options including the International Al Firdous buffet restaurant and the Al Diwan Tea Lounge. The combination of proximity to the Grand Mosque, room views and great dining options makes this Movenpick Hotel and Residence Hajar Tower a great value luxury hotel in the heart of Makkah.
Anjum Hotel Makkah
Best Value Hotel
Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency
Highly Commended
Conrad Makkah by Hilton
Highly Commended
Hilton Suites Makkah
Highly Commended
Hilton Makkah Convention
Highly Commended
BEST MADINAH HOTELS
Dar Al Iman Intercontinental, An IHG Hotel
Best 5 Star Hotel
Best Luxury Hotel
Dar Al Iman InterContinental, an IHG Hotel is one of the front row hotels facing Al Masjid An Nabawi, The Prophet’s Mosque (PBUH) which offers direct Haram views. From the beautiful entrance lobby to the welcome amenities this hotel sets a high standard in terms of guest experience in Madinah. The hotel offers spacious luxurious rooms and suites throughout as well as a great fine dining restaurant. Together with the location of the hotel adjacent to The Prophet’s Mosque and high quality guest experience this hotel is a great choice for travelers to the Blessed City of Madinah.
Dar Al Taqwa
Best Haram View Hotel
Best Boutique Hotel
Dar Al Taqwa Hotel is one of the best luxury 5 star hotels in Madinah with a fabulous front row location overlooking the Prophet’s Mosque and just 3m from the main entrance facing the King Fahd gate and ladies entrance. This luxury hotel provides true Madinah hospitality throughout and superb guest experience for the discerning traveler.
The central location of the hotel provides the majority of its guest rooms and suites with superb direct views over the Holy Mosque. The hotel also offers great dining options, particularly its Tea Garden and Al Marwa restaurant both of which offer Haram views. The hotel breathes luxury and its location is particularly beneficial for ladies who want a short walk to the entrance of The Holy Mosque.
Pullman Zamzam Madinah
Best Family Hotel
Best Guest Experience
Zamzam Pullman Madinah is one of the newest 5 Star Hotels in Madinah and sets a new benchmark in terms of quality and comfort for guests. The hotel’s beautifully large and elegant lobby welcomes guests with Arabic coffee and Madinah dates in keeping with the true hospitality of Madinah. The hotel is located just a few minutes walk from The Prophet’s Mosque and offers panoramic views towards the Holy Mosque and the green dome. It is also conveniently located to visit the Rawdah and the Al Baqi Cemetery located towards the front of the Holy Mosque.
The hotel offers 835 contemporary and elegantly designed spacious guest rooms and suites that combine French design with Arabic modernity. The beautifully furnished and spacious rooms make this hotel particularly suitable for families who value space and comfort. The 2 bedroom suites in this hotel are particularly family friendly and offer good value.
The hotel also features a three bedroom Royal Suite known as a penthouse on the top floor which offers panoramic views overlooking the Holy Mosque. The hotel also offers a great selection of restaurants for guests.
Hilton Madinah
Best Luxury City Hotel
Best Buffet Restaurant
Madinah Hilton Hotel has a central location on King Fahd street, located just a 2 minute walk from the main entrance of The Prophet’s Mosque. It is a beautifully designed hotel and upholds high international standards as you would expect from the Hilton brand. The hotel is popular with international travelers and VIPs. The hotel offers a selection of haram and city view rooms including very spacious presidential suites and royal suites with panoramic views towards The Prophet’s Mosque. The hotel also offers a great International Buffet restaurant, Madinah Restaurant which is highly regarded amongst travelers.
Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah
Best Value Luxury Hotel
Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick
Highly Commended
Dar Al Hijra, An IHG Hotel
Highly Commended
Crowne Plaza Madinah, An IHG Hotel
Highly Commended
Taiba Madinah Hotel
Highly Commended
