Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, formerly Al Faisaliah Hotel (Arabic: فندق الفيصلية), is a five-star hotel in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,[1][2] located adjacent to the al-Faisaliah Tower.[3] Opened in 2000,[4] it has been managed by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group since 2021 and assumed its current name in 2024. The hotel is frequented mostly by businessmen and is known for hosting weddings for members of the Saudi royal family as well as other elites.[5][6]
| Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh | |
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فندق الفيصلية | |
 Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel (left) with the Al Faisaliah Tower in the background, 2023 | |
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| Former names | Al Faisaliah Hotel (2000–2024) |
| General information | |
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Address | King Fahd Rd, Al-Olaya, Riyadh 11491 |
| Coordinates | 24°41′25″N 46°41′2″E / 24.69028°N 46.68389°E |
| Named for | Faisal bin Abdulaziz |
| Opened | May 2000 |
| Owner | Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 7 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 325 |
| Website | |
| www | |
History edit
The hotel opened in May 2000,[7] alongside the Al-Faisaliah Tower. It was initially managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts as Al-Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, with 189 rooms and 35 suites. In April 2015, the Al-Khozama Management Company acquired the hotel's management services and brought an end to the 20 year old partnership with Rosewood Hotels. The hotel had 224 rooms and 106 suites at the time.[8][9]
In November 2020, Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group signed an agreement with Al-Khozama Management Company and took over the hotel[10][11] in March 2021.[12][13] Following the takeover, the hotel underwent extensive renovations. When they were completed, the hotel was officially rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh on January 17, 2024.[14]
Restaurants and lounges edit
The Globe is the signature restaurant of the hotel,[15] whereas other restaurants include the Asir Lounge, La Brasserie, La Brasserie Cafe, LPM Restaurant & Café, Mamo Michelangelo, Meraki, Yauatcha and The Mandarin Lounge.[16][17]
References edit
- ^ "فندق الفيصلية .. أيقونة معمارية تنفرد بِتوفير مُتَع الحياة الفضلى لضيوفها". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Al Faisaliah Hotel redefines paradigm of indulgence". Saudigazette. 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ Writer, Staff; News, Arab. "Phase 2 of The District Al-Faisaliah begins in Riyadh". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ "Our Story | Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel". 2014-06-10. Archived from the original on 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "فندق الفيصلية.. المكان المثالي لإقامة حفلات الزفاف". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh place for 'perfect wedding'". Saudigazette. 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "يقدم مفهومين الأول نموذج يحتذى والثاني إضفاء قيمة إنسانية". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "فندق الفيصلية يعين فرانسيسكو بانتلوني مديراً". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "AKMC takes over management of Al Faisaliah and Al Khozama hotels". Saudigazette. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ Asia, T. T. G. "Mandarin Oriental set to debut in Saudi Arabia | TTG Asia". www.ttgasia.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Mandarin Oriental to open hotel in Riyadh". Business Traveller. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Al Faisaliah, Riyadh joins Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group". Arab News. 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Mandarin Oriental poised for Riyadh debut". Business Traveller. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article129843.html
- ^ "Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh new menu at 'The Globe'". Saudigazette. 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ Hilton, Tommy (2022-12-02). "Al Faisaliah Hotel offers luxury service in the heart of Riyadh – Hotel Insider". The National. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Al-Faisaliah's La Brasserie offers 'experiential dining'". Arab News. Retrieved 2023-12-28.