First hotel now open in Diriyah,...

Up to 40 hotels planned for Saudi’s ancient city

Marriott's Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah is the first to open in Saudi Arabia’s birthplace city.

Diriyah is where the First Saudi State was established in 1727, and it is famous for its historical significance, ancient Najdi architecture, and Unesco World Heritage Site, At-Turaif.

At-Turaif offers a glimpse into the region's past with well-preserved and restored palaces, mosques and mudbrick structures emblematic of Najd, the central region of Saudi Arabia.

All-day dining restaurant

Positioned within alleyways, the hotel captures the region’s low-contour, mudbrick architecture with open courtyards and spaces to gather.

At check-in, guests are served stuffed dates, cardamom coffee chocolates and spiced fruit ice-teas in the lobby lounge, which is inspired by the traditional Arabian social places where tea and coffee is brewed over open fires.

The hotel has three restaurants, a spa, fitness centre and five flexible spaces, flooded with natural light, as well as a 400-square-metre ballroom that can accommodates up to 250 guests.

“It is a privilege to introduce Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah, in a destination that serves as a bridge to Saudi Arabia’s rich and storied past,” said Helen Leighton, Vice President, Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International.

“We look forward to welcoming global explorers to this remarkable location, where every detail reflects the traditions, architecture, and spirit of Diriyah.”

King room

Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Company Group, said: “This is the first of 40 amazing hotels Diriyah is developing to welcome the world to our City of Earth and experience world-class luxury set among a beautiful and inspirational landscape.”

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