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Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
6781 Abdullah Alsahmi St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12511, Saudi Arabia
Lowest upcoming
$188
20 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$2,132
9 Jan 2027
Median nightly
$468
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
24 to 30 May
58% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 24–30 May 2026
at $197/night
(58% below median)
Review
Forbes ★★★★☆ 4-Star
Character and identity
Opened in 2018 in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, this Marriott takes its design cues from Wadi Hanifa, the desert valley cutting through the capital, translated into canyon-like walls, water features, and grounds planted with date palms, cacti and flowering vines. Inside, cream marble, warm wood and gold accents frame a serious art programme: 690 contemporary works by more than 14 Saudi artists, including Maisa Shaldan's Mada. The hotel was Saudi Arabia's first gold LEED-certified property, with solar panels and EV charging. Three restaurants (Goji being the all-day anchor), the Saray Spa with a marble hammam, gardens, a heated outdoor pool and a full gym round out the offer.
Who's it for
Best for:
Business travellers needing a polished base in the Diplomatic Quarter, and families who'll use the interconnecting rooms, kids' pool area and fitness programming (kickboxing, Zumba, water aerobics). Design-minded guests interested in contemporary Saudi art and sustainability credentials will also find more here than at the usual five-star competitor set.
Should look elsewhere:
If you want old-world Arabian opulence, a buzzy nightlife scene, or the dining depth of a Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons, this is the wrong address. The DQ location is calm and embassy-quiet, useful for meetings, less so for shopping and sightseeing.
Bottom line
The defining pitch here is contemporary Saudi design and genuine sustainability credentials wrapped around a competent business hotel, rather than dazzling dining or destination spa-going. Book it if you're working in the Diplomatic Quarter or want a calmer, more design-led stay than the downtown towers offer. A standard room is fine; pay up only if you need the space for family connecting configurations.
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Location
6781 Abdullah Alsahmi St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12511, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 24.6744° N, 46.6236° E
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Amenities
24-hour room service
Fitness classes
Gym
Meeting rooms
Outdoor pool
Restaurants
Spa
Tennis
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public internet workstation
Restaurant
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