Apartment Riyadh Rafal Tower 93

You know what caught me off guard about Apartment Riyadh Rafal Tower 93? The views – honestly, I wasn't expecting much from an apartment-style place, but being on the 93rd floor changes everything. I mean, you're literally floating above Riyadh with this incredible panoramic spread that makes the whole city look like a circuit board at night. The Kingdom Centre and all those other towers just stretch out below you, and during the day you can actually see how the desert sort of bleeds into the urban sprawl.

The apartment itself feels more like staying at a well-off friend's place than a typical hotel room. There's a proper kitchen – not one of those sad kitchenettes with a mini-fridge – which actually comes in handy since decent food delivery reaches this high up just fine (learned that the hard way when I got hungry at 11 PM). The living space is generous without being wasteful, and the furnishings hit that sweet spot between modern and comfortable. What I really appreciated was the laundry setup; after a few days of exploring the souks and dealing with the dust that just seems to coat everything here, being able to throw in a load was honestly a relief. The Wi-Fi is solid too – I had video calls running without any issues, which isn't always guaranteed even in fancy places.

Here's the thing about the location though – Rafal Tower isn't exactly in the thick of the old city action, but that's sort of the point. You get this peaceful base where you can actually unwind after dealing with Riyadh's intensity all day. The building's security is tight (maybe almost too tight – there's definitely a process to get up to your floor), but it makes you feel secure, especially if you're traveling alone. Check-in was smooth, though the concierge desk hours seem a bit limited, so don't count on much help if you arrive super late. One small gripe – the elevator ride up to the 93rd floor takes forever, and I mean forever. Pack some patience or get used to checking your phone for those two-minute rides. But honestly, with a 9.2 rating, most guests seem to think the whole experience is worth those minor inconveniences. The cleanliness standards are definitely what you'd expect from a 4-star place, and housekeeping was thorough without being intrusive. If you're the type who likes having space to spread out and cook your own breakfast while watching the sun come up over the desert, this place delivers in ways a regular hotel room just can't match.