Sheraton Riyadh [Master Thread]
Aug 12, 2015 | 3:21 pm
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Aug 20, 2015 | 2:55 pm
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Well, I stayed one night at this hotel about a week and half ago and... I will stay there again. As a Lifetime Gold I got upgraded to a Tower room, which definitely appeared renovated and up to modern standards. A late checkout was offered on request. The lounge was fine. The breakfast was fine. Perhaps I will be less bullish once/if I end up in one of the "standard" rooms, but for now this hotel will be my "go-to" in Riyadh. It definitely beats Marriott, IMHO.
May 19, 2025 | 7:14 am
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The Sheraton Riyadh is an older hotel - here are my impressions and photos:
Pros:
Neutral:
Cons:
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Pros:
- Upgraded to a Junior Suite (the only higher thing available online was a Two Bedroom Villa, which I wouldnt expect an upgrade to)
- Bed was comfortable - medium mattress, plush covers for climate, plush pillows
- Shower pressure was fine and temperature control was stable
- Large desk
- No issue with late checkout
- Walkable to STC metro station
Neutral:
- Lounge was 6th floor elevator lobby - chocolate pudding was decent - but offering was not as extensive as Marriott
- Only option was restaurant breakfast (they told me this was included) - food was okay, but nothing was great - machine coffee was fine
Cons:
- Several Ministry of Tourism - Notice to Evacuate signs (but unclear why and when) - made me nervous - kind of ominous - property seemed to have a quiet vibe
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