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InterContinental RIYADH
Al Ma?ather street,PO Box 3636
Riyadh, 11481
Nightly Rates (285.68 - 3,071.90)
4 Star
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Property Description |
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An oasis in Riyadh, this hotel is surrounded by 100 acres of mature gardens and features a 9-hole golf course, floodlit tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool. Conveniently located, the hotel is just five minutes from Riyadh business districts and 30 minutes from King Khaled International Airport. If exploring is your aim, discover ancient Saudi Arabia in Old Riyadh, or visit the scenic Al Thumama Park offering traditional camel rides, browse local souks or relax in Arabic coffee shops.
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Amenities |
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Accessible facilities
Air conditioning individually controlled in room
Airline desk
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Beauty shop/salon
Bell staff/porter
Car rental desk
Coffee/Tea maker
Color television
Complimentary newspaper in lobby
Concierge desk
Connecting rooms
Converters/ Voltage adaptors
Cribs
Currency exchange
Desk with lamp
Dry cleaning
Electrical adaptors available
Florist
Free newspaper
Free parking
Golf
Grocery shopping service available
Hairdryer
High speed internet access for laptop in public areas
High speed internet connection
Housekeeping - daily
Housekeeping - weekly
Indoor pool
Interior corridors
Internet access
Ironing board
Laundry basket/clothes hamper
Limousine service
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Limousine service
Lounges/bars
Meeting rooms
Mini-refrigerator
Minibar
On-Site parking
Onsite laundry
Outdoor pool
Parking
Private bathroom
Rollaway bed
Room service
Safe
Safe deposit box
Satellite television
Separate closet
Separate line billing for multi-line phone
Shops and commercial services
Spare electrical outlet available at desk
Storage space
Sundry/Convenience store
Technical concierge
Tennis court
Tour/sightseeing desk
Transportation services - local area
Travel agency
Turn down service
Two-line phone
Valet parking
Valet same day dry cleaning
Video games
Voice mail
Weight scale
Wireless internet connection
Wireless internet connection in public areas
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Room Information |
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Trouser/Pant press, Bidet
Meal included - lunch, Buffet breakfast, Meal included - continental breakfast, Computer, CD player, DVD player
Meal included - lunch, Buffet breakfast, Meal included - continental breakfast, CD player, DVD player, Full kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with ice maker, Dishwasher, Oven, Stove, Cups/glassware, Silverware/utensils, Pots and pans, Trouser/Pant press, Sofa bed
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Miscellaneous Information |
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Saudi Arabian Riyal is the native currency.
Check in time is 3:00 PM
Check out time is 2:00 PM
Time Zone is GMT
Opened in 1999
274 rooms.
61 suites.
6 floors.
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Restaurant Information |
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Al Katem Restaurant
Tip: The waiters are very friendly and will help you choose the best specialty of the day. Traditional Saudi restaurant where they serve typical pressure cooked Arabic food.
Arabic Food Court
Tip: No waiter service. Order from the food displayed on each stall. Prices are very affordable. This is a food court where various stalls offer different kinds of traditional Arabic cuisine including Turkish, Lebanese and Syrian specialities. It looks
Najd Village restaurant
Tip: Eat comfortably by removing your shoes, squat like a local and use your hands to eat , washrooms are provided. This Bedouin style restaurant is popular among visitors. Waiters are dressed like Bedouins and offer all the traditional Saudi specialiti
Shaabiyah
Tip: The restaurant opens for dinner at 7pm, but the best time to go is 8pm. Set in a traditional Arabic setting, this restaurant serves local cuisine.
Dodo Restaurant
Tip: You can choose how you want your meat to be cooked. A very unique restaurant with a special menu featuring ostrich, rabbit, quail, pigeon and duck.
Mafaza Restaurant
Tip: The specialty is ostrich meat. This restaurant offers healthy dining options.
Burj Al Hamam
Tip: Opens for lunch and dinner. Try the excellent Lebanese appetisers. This famous Lebanese restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
French Corner
Tip: Ask for a table overlooking the street. This is French cuisine at its finest. The restaurant has a true Parisian flavour.
Gulf Royale
Tip: The seafood is definitely recommended. Excellent Chinese cuisine in an atmospheric Chinatown setting.
Indian Summer Restaurant
Tip: Open for lunch and dinner. Try their main courses on Thursdays and Fridays. A wide variety of Indian dishes are served in a traditional Indian setting.
Marhaba Restaurant
Tip: Noted for its traditional Pakistani soup and appetisers. Traditional Pakistani cuisine with northwest frontier dishes on the menu.
Spazio
Tip: Semi formal attire is required. Ask for their special welcome drink. Contemporary Italian restaurant, serving the finest Italian cuisine.
Sushi Restaurant
Tip: Dine from 8pm. Waiters will help you with the order. The best Japanese restaurant in town. Sushi is a specialty.
Al Bustan Restaurant
Over looking the tropical garden, the all day dining restaurant, located in the lobby level offers sumptuous international buffet combined with renowned theme nights for its quality, variety and exquisite selection. The open kitchen and the live cooking s
Mondo Restaurant
Mondo Restaurant offers innovative fusion cuisine with a variety of speciality from all over the world blended to match your taste buds. The terrace garden overlooking the swimming pool is a perfect place for social gatherings or for intimate celebration.
Pool Bar
Enjoy light snacks, mocktails and thirst quenching drinks by the pool. Watch your children enjoy in the pool and give yourself a break simultaneously, with indulgence being certainly the key to relaxation.
Addiwan Tea Lounge
When you re just off the golf course, on your way out shopping or you want to treat a client to after work drinks, Addiwan Tea Lounge is a good choice. Known for a large selection of sandwiches and burgers, this lobby lounge also serves light snacks, coff
Atrium Lounge
Atrium Lounge is located in the Club InterContinental building with a beautiful terrace garden to sit and enjoy. The lounge is a great place to meet with your friends in the evenings to enjoy the special beverages over the beauty of coloured lightings.
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Meeting Facility |
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Main Ballroom
Access through gate 2, can be partiotioned into 3 sections, each section 400 sqm no columns. 345 sqm pre function area
Buraidah Hall
Pentagon Shape, access through gate number 6 with hydraulic stage
Al Yaqoot
Al Zumurrud
Al Zumurrud A
Al Zumurrud B
Al Lazurd
Al Derea'ea
Al Hareeq
Al Hareeq A
Al Hareeq B
Al Masmak
Qasr Khozam
Al Fardousa
Al Haief
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Recreation Information |
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Fitness center on-site
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Children's program - Children's pool available, bowling, swimming and karate lessons available
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Al Moagliah Souk
Tip: The time to get the best prices is from 8pm, after last prayers. This market has an array of handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs unique to Saudi Arabia.
Al Owais Souk
Tip: If you speak Arabic or bring along an Arabic-speaking companion, you will have a better chance of striking a bargain. A wide variety of Saudi ladieswear and menswear. Bargaining is normal practice.
Al Thumairi Souk
Tip: To get good bargains, bring along an Arabic-speaking companion. Ask the concierge for assistance. Local handicrafts and traditional wares are found here.
Deera Souk
Tip: The souk starts at 6pm. Negotiate on prices. A wide range of antiques and local Saudi Arabian products can be found in this souk.
Granada Mall
Tip: The best time to shop is from 4pm to 9pm. Fridays are the busiest. Riyadh's biggest shopping mall and arcade has a wide selection of traditional Saudi and Arabic souvenirs as well as international brands.
Kuwaiti Souk
Tip: Gold and jewels abound. Each stall has its own price. Be prepared to bargain. Find a selection of gold jewellery, local crafts and souvenirs.
Makkah Souk
Tip: Go between 7am and 11am to get the most enjoyment out of bargaining. Find a wide variety of local spices, Saudi foods, clothing and jewellery.
Shumeishi Area
Tip: Within this area are local eateries and refreshment outlets at very affordable prices. This large shopping district sells anything from local to branded products. Open 9-11am and 4-10pm.
Vegetable Market
Tip: Pictures are not allowed. Take a trip to this local vegetable market which sells all kinds of produce from Saudi Arabia and beyond. The best time to go and absorb the atmosphere is in the morning, from 7am to 11am.
Harraj Souk
Tip: Thursdays and Fridays are the days to get the best products and prices. This rambling souk covers a large area where you can find all types of merchandise, from clothing to electronics. Bargain prices.
Souk Al Ghanam, Batha
Where locals auction their camels on Thursdays and Fridays, from 3pm to 6pm.
King Faisal Hall
Riyadh Exhibition center
RIYADH
King Khaled International Airport
Palms Golf Club
Intercontinental Palms golf club
Half a Day: Al Masmak Fortress
Visit the Al Musmak Fortress followed by Al Murabba Palace. Complete the tour with a trip to the library, auditorium and National Museum of Antiquities. Nearby is a souk where you can buy traditional clothes, incense burners, coffee pots, pottery, antique
Half a Day: Janadriyah and Thomama Desert
Visit Janadriyah on a Friday afternoon for a camel ride. Around Janadriyah you will find local fine arts, paintings and handicrafts. Move on to Thomama desert for quad driving and to catch the beautiful desert sunset.
One Hour: Souks
Take a drive to the souks, just 10 minutes away, for a glimpse of life in medieval times. Here you can find traditional goods from Saudi Arabia.
One Hour: The Kingdom
Drive to the Kingdom, the tallest building in Riyadh, and enjoy a panoramic view of the City from the Skybridge. If you've still got time afterwards, go to the shopping complex on the ground floor.
Two Hours: Faisaliyah Shopping Centre
Go to Faisaliyah Shopping Centre, where you can shop for the best local and internationally branded products, then dine at the food court on the second floor.
Two Hours: Old Museum
Drive to the Old Museum to see military weapons and planes. It's located at the Old Airport, between Exits 8 and 9.
Al Salam Park
This park has many walking trails and a small lake with boating facilities. It is a 10-minute drive from the hotel, with a nominal entry fee.
Prince Sultan University
A large green area where you can take a leisurely walk or jog. There are many seating areas within the university's surrounding park.
Al Musmak Fortress
Tip: Visiting days for men are Saturday, Monday and Wednesday; for women, the remaining days of the week. Nearby is the Al Musmak Fortress, the citadel that Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud captured in 1902 to regain control of the city.
Diraiyyah Old City
Tip: Start your visit at 2pm so you can tour the whole oasis. The ancient oasis town of Diraiyyah dates from the 15th century and is the spiritual home of the Al Saud family.
King Fahd Stadium
Tip: Tickets should be booked a day in advance. Saudi Arabia's biggest stadium is where national sporting activities including football and athletics are held. It has a capacity of 80,000.
King Saud University Museum
Tip: The concierge team can organise a visit. On display are archeological finds from the pre-Islamic sites of Al-Fau and Rabdhah.
Souks
Tip: The most exciting time to go is from 8pm. No visit to Riyadh would be complete without spending time in its colourful souks.
Wadi Hanifah Valley
Tip: The concierge can organise a tour for you. The Wadi Hanifah valley is a fertile, 120km-long enclave to the south-east of Riyadh that's dotted with attractive, historic towns and villages.
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