Riyadh Marriott, Saudi Arabia [Master Thread]
May 16, 2025 | 7:55 am
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Riyadh Marriott, Saudi Arabia [Master Thread]
Here are my impressions and photos from my first night in Riyadh, which I chose to spend at the Riyadh Marriott:
Pros:
Neutral:
Cons:
For the right price, I would come back, but I have many properties left to try so shouldnt make any conclusions now.
Photos (please expand the Spoiler tag):
Pros:
- Bed was comfortable - plush mattress, covers of good plushness for Middle East, pillows were a bit soft but layered as two was comfortable
- Room was clean and in good repair
- Nice welcome gift chocolates
- Lounge had extensive evening service with many desserts (all yummy) and some pretty good fish (they had many other savory options that I didnt try)
- Asked to confirm, but no issue with late checkout
Neutral:
- Only upgraded to Executive Non-Smoking - I noticed suites available online before arrival, but perhaps they werent non-smoking?
- Breakfast seemingly offered in lounge or restaurant - they told me at check-in to do the restaurant and that it was included - large buffet - great omelet with goat cheese - but buffet foods all seemed like they had been sitting out for a bit too long - good mint chutney, though - okay machine coffee
Cons:
- Shower pressure, amount of water flow, and temperature stability all left something to be desired
For the right price, I would come back, but I have many properties left to try so shouldnt make any conclusions now.
Photos (please expand the Spoiler tag):
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