Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel sits on Airport Road, around ten minutes by car from King Khaled International Airport, which makes it the simplest option for early flights, late arrivals and layovers. It has 247 rooms, an outdoor pool, spa services with massage treatment rooms, two restaurants and a coffee shop, round-the-clock room service and a front desk that never closes. Rooms include deluxe and executive rooms with a king bed or two double beds, a junior suite and a club suite. Free WiFi in the rooms and free self and valet parking add to the practical appeal. It is a calm, convenient base for a short stay or a stopover.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the airport side of the city, which is quiet but a long way from the main sights. King Khaled International Airport is about ten minutes by car, and the airport rail station is a short drive. Business destinations such as the Riyadh Front exhibition and convention centre and the university campuses are within roughly ten minutes, while Diriyah, the Sky Bridge and the old centre are a longer taxi ride, so allow extra time for traffic.
For sightseeing, plan on a driver or a ride-hailing app, and ask the tour desk about arrangements for day trips.
Rooms and who it suits
The room range is compact, with deluxe and executive rooms, a junior suite and a club suite, and some rooms are designated for smoking, so request a non-smoking room if it matters. The outdoor pool is open through the day, the spa has treatment rooms for massage, and two restaurants and a coffee shop mean you rarely need to leave the hotel.
A business centre, laundry and dry cleaning, tour and ticket assistance and wedding services round out the offer. It suits transit passengers, business travellers who work near the airport and visitors who want a quiet night before a morning flight. It is less suited to a first-time sightseeing trip, since most attractions are across the city.
Good to know
A continental breakfast is available for a fee, so check whether your rate includes it. Check-in starts mid-afternoon and runs until midnight, with late arrival possible in limited hours, and check-out is at noon. Parking is free for self and valet. Pets are not accepted, and free cancellation is offered on selected rates. The hotel holds a sustainability certification.
A gym is not highlighted among the amenities, so ask if exercise matters to you. Riyadh is most comfortable from roughly November to March, and rates rise when events are on, so book early for that season. If you are combining a stopover with sightseeing, consider one night here followed by a central hotel in Olaya or near Diriyah for the rest of your trip.
Why stay here
- ✓About ten minutes from the airport
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa services and massage
- ✓Two restaurants and a coffee shop
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Free self parking and valet parking
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
Good questions
How far is it from the airport?+
King Khaled International Airport is about ten minutes by car, which suits early flights and late arrivals.
Is it close to the main sights?+
No, Diriyah, the Sky Bridge and the old centre are a longer drive, so plan a taxi or driver.
Is breakfast included?+
A continental breakfast is available for a fee, and some rates may include it. Check when you book.
