Radisson opens eighth hotel in Riyadh

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Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Sahafa, its eighth property in the capital.

The opening is part of the group’s ambitious growth strategy, which aims for 100 hotels in Saudi Arabia by 2030.

Set in Riyadh’s northern Sahafa District, the property is surrounded by tree‑lined streets that offer a calming retreat from the city, while keeping guests within easy reach of the city’s cultural and business hubs.

Just 20 minutes from King Khalid International Airport, it offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Riyadh Boulevard, King Salman Social Center Park, Riyadh Park and the King Abdullah Financial District.

With floor‑to‑ceiling windows framing sweeping skyline views, this 171‑room hotel blends contemporary design with the warmth of Saudi hospitality, its interiors echoing Riyadh’s sleek urban style and rich cultural heritage.

King room with floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping skyline views

Guests can enjoy a choice of dining experiences. Al Diwan Restaurant serves international cuisine and themed nights, The Terrace Restaurant & Lounge brings Mediterranean flavours to a vibrant open-air setting, while Al Multaqa Café offers freshly brewed coffee and handmade pastries in a relaxed lobby atmosphere.

Facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre and a dedicated Kids’ Club for children aged 4 to 10. For events, there’s a 560sqm Sidra Grand Ballroom that hosts up to 400 guests, plus five meeting rooms with natural daylight and advanced audiovisual technology.

Al Multaqa Café in lobby of Radisson Blu Riyadh Al Sahafa

Commenting on the opening, Hazem Ibrahim, General Manager, said the hotel “drops guests right into the capital’s newest, most dynamic district” and pairs Saudi Arabia’s “vibrant culture with the high standards our brand is known for.”

Already operating more than 30 properties in Saudi, including eight in Riyadh, Radisson Hotel Group recently made its debut in Madinah, opening Radisson Hotel Madinah just steps from the Quba Mosque, as well as two new Park Inn hotels in Makkah.

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Radisson aims to more than double its Middle East portfolio to 150 properties by 2030, with a focus on Saudi and the broader Gulf region, as well as emerging markets such as Oman, Jordan, Cyprus and Greece.

The group’s development pipeline has extended further with signings for two new Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Madinah by 2030, a Radisson RED Amman Downtown in Jordan, plus forthcoming Radisson RED hotels in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia and Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Radisson’s Middle East portfolio is now nearing 100 hotels in operation or development.

Radisson isn’t alone in its Saudi ambitions, with Hilton recently reporting it is on track to reach a milestone of 100 properties, operating or in the pipeline, in Saudi by the end of 2025 as it aims to more than quadruple its presence in the kingdom.

For more information, visit www.radisson.com