Grand Plaza Hotel – Dhabab Riyadh

Grand Plaza Hotel – Dhabab Riyadh Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Grand Plaza Hotel – Dhabab Riyadh, I wasn’t expecting much from the exterior. It’s one of those solid, dependable-looking buildings that doesn’t scream luxury but definitely whispers “we’ve got our act together.” And you know what? That first impression was pretty spot-on.

The lobby hits you with that perfect balance of modern and traditional Saudi hospitality – marble floors that actually stay cool under your feet (trust me, this matters in Riyadh), and staff who seem genuinely pleased to see you rather than just going through the motions. I mean, the check-in was surprisingly smooth, which is saying something because I’ve dealt with my fair share of hotel bureaucracy in the region. The rooms are what I’d call “thoughtfully appointed” – not overly fancy, but everything works the way it should. The AC actually keeps up with the desert heat (seriously crucial), the Wi-Fi doesn’t drop every five minutes, and the beds are firm enough that you won’t wake up feeling like you’ve been wrestling camels all night. The bathrooms are spotless, with decent water pressure – honestly, these are the details that matter when you’re dealing with long travel days.

What really impressed me though was how the hotel manages to feel both international and authentically Saudi at the same time. The restaurant serves solid Middle Eastern dishes alongside international options, and the coffee – well, let’s just say they take their Arabic coffee seriously here, which I can definitely appreciate. The prayer room is thoughtfully located and well-maintained, showing they understand their guests’ needs. Parking was straightforward (no circling the block three times), and the location puts you close enough to the main business districts without being right in the chaos of rush hour traffic. The 8.3 rating makes perfect sense to me – this isn’t a place that’s trying to be the flashiest hotel in the city, but it’s definitely one where you’ll sleep well, eat well, and feel like the staff actually cares about your experience. For a 4-star property, it punches above its weight in all the ways that actually matter when you’re traveling for business or exploring the capital.

Grand Plaza Hotel – Dhabab Riyadh Accommodations

Reviews of Grand Plaza Hotel – Dhabab Riyadh

• Prabakar from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  Excellent hospitality in reception by Mr. Ahmed..overall stay is highly comfortable and very much satisfied.

• Mudassir from Canada (8/10)

  Location

• Saud from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

  Overall Stay was good. Full stars to Ahmed and Badar at reception. They were nice in ensuring comfortable stay

• Adel from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

  Cleanliness
  Sounds isolation
  Staff attitude, especially Bader. He was helpful and professional.

• Federico from Italy (8/10)

  I had an amazing experience during my stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, comfortable, providing a perfect environment for relaxation.
  I would like to give a special thanks to Mohammed at the reception. His kindness, professionalism, and willingness to assist with any requests made my stay even more enjoyable.

• Farid from Germany (9/10)

• Steve from Nigeria (7/10)

  Location was great for me. Staff were good. Communication in English was not great but we understood each other.

• Msa1808 from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

  The location and ambience was great. The room was well appointed. The staff was super efficient and friendly. The air conditioning was excellent.

• Thangappan from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  Breakfast lovely

• Shakeeb from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  Location.
  Courteous and friendly staff esp FO Mohammed Awad.

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