W Hotels Debuts in Saudi Arabia with W Riyadh.
The launch of W Riyadh-KAFD, the brand’s first in Saudi Arabia, has been announced by W Hotels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands.
The 210-room luxury lifestyle hotel, which is situated in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), was created as a dining and social destination. It offers a variety of culinary venues, curated experiences, modern décor influenced by Saudi heritage, and the brand’s iconic Whatever/Whenever service.
“The opening of W Riyadh – KAFD is a significant moment for the brand as it enters Saudi Arabia and reinforces our commitment to redefining luxury lifestyle hospitality across the Middle East,” said Helen Leighton, Vice President, premium Brands, EMEA, in response to the event. W Riyadh-KAFD is a manifestation of the brand’s design ethos, anticipatory service evolution, and immersive programming. W Hotels has always been based on innovation and culture.
The hotel’s interiors, created by LW Design, are influenced by Saudi culture. They feature natural materials like stone and veined marble that mirror the nation’s desert and mountain environments, as well as aspects of Najdi textiles and Al Sadu weaving patterns. The foyer features a six-meter tapestry created by Saudi artist Abdulnasser Gharem, while the W Lounge reimagines ancient Bedouin meeting places.
The hotel has 210 guestrooms, including two penthouse suites, 17 suites, and the 390-square-meter W Penthouse with two bedrooms, dining and living areas, a kitchenette, an office, a gym, a steam room, and a sauna.
W Riyadh – KAFD has a number of eating options, including as WET Deck, an outdoor space with Mediterranean-inspired food and private cabanas; Beni, an all-day coffee shop selling speciality coffee and artisanal ice cream; and Sira, which serves Latin American-inspired food cooked over an open fire. Later this year, the hotel will also open Sahari, an outdoor lounge for social gatherings and nightly performances.
In addition, the facility houses the brand’s AWAY Spa, FIT fitness center, 15 meeting rooms, and a ballroom intended for social gatherings, corporate meetings, and festivities.
