Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Qasr, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Qasr, an IHG Hotel Overview

When I first walked into Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Qasr, an IHG Hotel, I’ll be honest – it felt like stepping into one of those reliable business hotels that actually gets the basics right. You know what I mean? Sometimes you just want a place that doesn’t try too hard but delivers where it counts, and this four-star spot in Riyadh does exactly that.

The lobby has this polished marble feel without being intimidating, which I appreciated after dealing with the desert heat outside. What struck me most was how the staff seemed genuinely helpful rather than just going through the motions – they actually knew the neighborhood well enough to give decent restaurant recommendations beyond the usual tourist traps. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from Holiday Inn’s mid-range properties, but honestly, the air conditioning was powerful (crucial in Riyadh’s climate), and the beds were comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up with that stiff neck you sometimes get from hotel pillows. The bathrooms were clean and modern, though nothing fancy – just good, functional spaces with decent water pressure.

I spent a fair amount of time exploring the area around the hotel, and it’s positioned in a way that makes sense if you’re doing business in the city or want to experience Riyadh without being completely isolated from local life. There’s actual Saudi culture happening nearby – not just the sanitized version you sometimes get in tourist areas. The breakfast buffet was surprisingly decent too, with a good mix of international options and some local dishes that didn’t feel like afterthoughts. Parking was straightforward, which anyone who’s driven in Riyadh will tell you isn’t always a given. With a 7.2 rating, it sits in that sweet spot where expectations align with reality – it’s not going to blow you away, but it won’t disappoint either. I’d definitely consider staying here again, especially if I needed somewhere dependable without the premium price tag of the luxury chains.

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Reviews of Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Qasr, an IHG Hotel

• Alzaki from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

  A very nice hotel and a wonderful service. Thanks to Ali Hakami for his great hospitality.

• Waheed from Pakistan (9/10)

  Great location. We really loved the character of the hotel. The restaurant was fantastic and staff was friendly and helpful.

• Waheed from Pakistan (9/10)

  Lovely hotel with a wonderful restaurant. Very friendly staff. Very helpful staff at reception.

• Parthiban from India (9/10)

  Very Good ambience. Very Good room facilities. Very Good Food options. Probably meets all type of traveler's choice. Staff are very Good, courteous, friendly.

• Hamzah from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

  Checking-in staff and checking-out staff was very friendly.

• Ahmad from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  The room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.

• Dominic from Switzerland (9/10)

  Pool was great, breakfast and dinner was great too

• Gulnaz from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

  Staff attitude

• Qingbing from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  Great

• Sergiu-mihai from Romania (9/10)

  Good location, good breakfast and nice staff. Ali from the reception was helpful in giving advice on what to visit in the area.

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