Abi Jafar Al Mansour St, 13241 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Meral Apartments Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Meral Apartments, I wasn’t expecting much from a 4-star property. But you know what? Sometimes those mid-range places surprise you in the best ways, and this one definitely did that for me.

What struck me right away was how the place feels more like staying in a friend’s well-appointed apartment than some sterile hotel room. The apartments themselves are actually spacious – I mean, you can spread out your stuff without everything looking like a tornado hit it, which is more than I can say for a lot of places these days. The kitchenettes are properly equipped too, not just some sad mini-fridge and microwave situation. I actually cooked breakfast a couple mornings (well, scrambled eggs and toast, but still) and it felt surprisingly normal. The furnishings have this comfortable, lived-in quality without being worn out – sort of like someone’s stylish aunt decorated the place, if that makes sense.

The staff here gets it right in that understated way that’s hard to find. They’re not hovering over you with fake smiles, but when you need something, they’re genuinely helpful. Check-in was smooth – no drama, no long waits, just efficient and friendly. I had a question about local transport one evening, and the front desk person didn’t just hand me a generic map but actually walked me through the best route and mentioned which times to avoid the crowds. That kind of local insight is worth its weight in gold, honestly. The 7.9 rating makes sense when you experience this level of service – it’s solid, reliable, and occasionally exceeds expectations without trying too hard. Sure, it’s not going to blow your mind with over-the-top luxury (and the price reflects that, thankfully), but there’s something refreshing about a place that just does the fundamentals really well. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the building, the hot water doesn’t randomly disappear mid-shower, and the noise levels are reasonable even on weekends. These might sound like basic things, but you’d be surprised how many places mess up the basics while focusing on flashy amenities nobody uses.

Meral Apartments Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Superior Apartment2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 3 single beds and 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 7 adults
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults
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Reviews of Meral Apartments

  • Omer from Saudi Arabia (4/10)

    Location.
    Size of the rooms
    Hot showers
    Functional smart TV connected to internet
    Basement parking available (with limited space)

  • Aslam from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

    Location & size

  • Saleh from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    Location

  • Obaid from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

    السكن جميل جدًا للعائلة وسعرة مناسب مقارنة بأسعار الفنادق التي حولة

  • Ali from Oman (8/10)

    جيدة

  • Abdullah from Saudi Arabia (6/10)

    الموقع جيد، كذلك وجود مواقف داخلية وخارجية.

  • Shaji from Saudi Arabia (7/10)

  • Mohammed from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

  • Luděk from Czech Republic (8/10)

  • احمد from Saudi Arabia (7/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Riyadh Zoo: 19 km
  • King Abdullah Park: 18 km
  • Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum: 6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Fatayer Fatoura: 1.4 km
  • Restaurant Athidhi Restaurant: 4.1 km
  • Restaurant Silver Danube Restaurant: 4.1 km

Public transport:

  • Train Ashuhada: 1 km
  • Train Alyarmok-Ghornata: 2.8 km

Closest airports:

  • King Khalid International Airport: 19 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture

Wellness:

  • Public Bath

Activities:

  • Themed dinner nights Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Common areas:

  • Chapel/shrine

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Miscellaneous:

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safety deposit box

Services & Extras:

  • Wake-up service

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge

Great for your stay:

  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Shallow end
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House Rules at Meral Apartments

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 19:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 12:00

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:

8.0

Comfort:

7.0

Location:

8.4

Free WiFi:

2.5

Facilities:

6.8

Cleanliness:

7.3

Value for money:

8.2