Eastern Ring Road Extension Al Mashael District, 14325 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Aram Hotel – AlMeshael Exit 18 Overview

Look, I’ll be honest with you – when I first pulled up to Aram Hotel – AlMeshael Exit 18, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place right off the highway exit. But you know what? Sometimes those roadside spots surprise you, and this one actually did. The name pretty much tells you everything about the location – it’s literally at Exit 18 on AlMeshael, which makes it ridiculously easy to find if you’re driving (and let’s face it, most people are in this area). The parking situation is straightforward, none of that circling-the-block nonsense you get with city center hotels.

What struck me right away was how the staff genuinely seemed to care about getting things right. Check-in was smooth, and the guy at the front desk actually remembered my name the next morning – small thing, but it matters. The rooms are clean and functional, nothing fancy but everything works properly. I mean, the AC kicked in fast (crucial in this climate), the wifi didn’t drop every five minutes, and the shower had decent water pressure. The beds are comfortable enough that I actually slept well, which honestly doesn’t always happen when I’m traveling. There’s this practical, no-fuss vibe to the whole place that I found refreshing after staying at some overly complicated “boutique” hotels lately.

Here’s what really sold me on this spot though – it’s positioned perfectly if you need to get around the area without dealing with traffic headaches. You’re close enough to everything important but far enough from the main drag that you’re not hearing car horns at 2 AM. The 7.9 rating makes total sense to me because while it’s not going to win any design awards, it delivers exactly what most travelers actually need: a clean room, reliable service, and easy access to wherever you’re heading next. The breakfast is decent (nothing spectacular, but they do a solid job with the basics), and there’s a small market nearby if you need to grab anything. Honestly, for the price point and location, Aram Hotel does what it promises without any pretense, which is more than I can say for a lot of places these days.

Aram Hotel – AlMeshael Exit 18 Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Suite2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults, 1 child
One-Bedroom Suiteextra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Standard King Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
King Room with Balcony1 large double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Aram Hotel – AlMeshael Exit 18

  • Gladwyn from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

    Mr.Kamal Sayed – he is the best staff!

  • Richard from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

    Location

  • Wail from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    Clean, good staff .

  • Hafiz from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    Location near industrial area
    Value for money and breakfast
    Cozy, homey stay

  • Roncalli from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    I use this hotel a lot and everyone is helpful. It is super clean, and the food is good and reasonable. Ibrahim on the reception Desk was great as usual and Monir in accounts was very helpful.

    I will keep going back here.

  • Big_willi from Taiwan (8/10)

    Location & Receiption

  • John from Saudi Arabia (7/10)

    Safe and good place

  • Dario from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    clean rooms

  • Nour from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    The breakfast buffet was good

  • Cecilia from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

    The room is very clean, comfortable bed and big space, the staffs very helpful and nice. They struggled a bit to speak english but they still tried to help and try to understand what we need eventhough they dont really speak english

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Riyadh Zoo: 15 km
  • Salam Park: 16 km
  • Masmak Fort: 15 km
  • Al Wadi Park: 16 km
  • Murabba Palace: 16 km
  • King Abdullah Park: 14 km
  • The National Museum: 16 km
  • King Abdulaziz Historical Center: 19 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Red Onion: 19 km
  • Restaurant Wooden Bakery: 19 km
  • Restaurant The Sandwich Company: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Al Azizia: 12 km
  • Train Ad dar Al baedha: 16 km

Closest airports:

  • King Khalid International Airport: 39 km

Facilities

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Services:

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Wellness:

  • Fitness centre Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Auditory guidance

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Lift
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House Rules at Aram Hotel – AlMeshael Exit 18

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 16:00

Check-out:

  • From 12:00 to 14:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.5

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

6.8

Free WiFi:

7.2

Facilities:

8.2

Cleanliness:

8.5

Value for money:

7.9