Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah sits at the foot of Al Faisaliyah Tower on King Fahd Road in Olaya, Riyadh’s central business and shopping district. It has 325 rooms, two indoor pools, a spa, two restaurants, a café, an art gallery and a connected shopping mall, and the tower itself is a two-minute walk away. It is a polished, central alternative to the Kingdom Centre hotels, with strong service, and it suits couples, business travellers and anyone who wants a luxurious base within easy reach of Olaya’s restaurants and malls.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the middle of Olaya, with Al Faisaliyah Tower beside it, Centria Mall about a thirteen-minute walk away and a metro station roughly a seven-minute walk. The Kingdom Centre is a short drive. The National Museum, Al Batha market and the Masmak Fortress are each under ten kilometres away, so taxis and ride-hailing apps make the older sights an easy trip, and Diriyah is further on the north-west edge of the city.
The airport is about forty minutes by car, depending on traffic, and a shuttle can be arranged on request for an extra charge.
The rooms and facilities
The hotel offers a wide choice of room types, from standard rooms to suites, and the rooms are generous in size. There are two indoor pools with sun loungers and lifeguards, a spa with massage and wellness treatments, a gym, two restaurants, a café and a mall attached to the building, along with an art gallery that adds a cultural touch.
Alcohol is not served, so evenings are for coffee, tea and food. Wi-Fi is free, and valet parking is free as well, which is a useful saving in a car-oriented city.
Good to know
Check-in is from early afternoon and check-out is at noon. The airport shuttle carries a charge, and breakfast is not always included, so compare rates carefully. Prices rise during Riyadh Season and big events, so book early for winter visits. It is the right choice for visitors who want a luxurious but central base in Olaya, with shops and restaurants close by, and who prefer a city hotel to a garden resort.
If you want a quiet, spacious retreat with gardens, look at the Ritz-Carlton instead. For a first visit, the location is the main draw: you can walk to the tower and the metro, eat in the mall or in Olaya without a taxi, and still reach Diriyah in the evening by ride-hailing app. Ask the front desk about arranging pick-ups for desert trips, since the Edge of the World and dune tours leave early.
Why stay here
- ✓Two indoor pools
- ✓Spa
- ✓Gym
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Café
- ✓Shopping mall on site
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Is it close to the metro?+
A metro station is roughly a seven-minute walk away, and Al Faisaliyah Tower is about two minutes on foot.
Is parking free?+
Valet parking is free. Confirm the details when you book.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there are two indoor pools with loungers and lifeguards, plus a spa and a gym.
