Discover Saudi Arabia's largest city. The five-star Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace welcomes you to a comfortable and sophisticated setting in the heart of the banking and government district. Behind its imposing façade, it conceals spacious rooms with modern facilities. To tantalise your taste buds, the restaurant serves local and world cuisine. The hotel has a range of facilities to satisfy your desire for relaxation, including an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Major historical attractions, such as the National Museum and Al Masmak Palace, are just a few minutes away by public transport.
Deal negotiated for you
- Stay in a Standard Room
- Breakfast
- Flights departing from the city of your choice
- Round-trip airport/hotel transfer
Your stay starts here
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace 4*
Rooms
For a sound night's sleep in the Saudi capital, the five-star Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace invites you into its 304 rooms and suites. Luxurious and contemporary, these rooms offer a warm décor, accentuated by wood panelling and fabrics in natural colours. They're perfect for a couple's break.
Guest Room
Relax in this 27-28 m² room, where you will enjoy a king-size bed or twin beds, armchairs with a side table, and a bathroom with shower. The room also has a TV and Wi-Fi connection. Through the window you can look out over the city and the area surrounding the hotel.
Activities & lifestyle
Located in the banking and government district, your hotel enjoys a quiet location that is ideal for exploring the city. Between excursions, you can relax in the swimming pool or fitness centre.
The five-star Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace features a large outdoor swimming pool. After a few strokes, you can settle back on one of the loungers by the pool. You can also choose to work out in the gym or relax in the whirlpool hot tub. Having recharged your batteries, you'll be ready to set out and conquer the city. The National Museum, Al Masmak Palace, and the King Fahd Cultural Centre are all within easy reach by public transport.
GOOD TO KNOW
Conditions for entering Saudi Arabia.
Visa
Saudi Arabia has been granting tourist visas to nationals of 49 countries, including France, since 27 September 2019. According to the Saudi authorities, it is possible to apply for this type of visa directly on arrival, using dedicated terminals at the Riyadh and Jeddah airports. However, it is recommended that French citizens wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia obtain an electronic visa via Saudi Visa (https://visa.visitsaudi.com/) prior to their trip. In any case, visitors must be able to present the required supporting documents upon arrival, particularly those regarding medical cover.
The Saudi authorities do not issue visas to holders of passports bearing Israeli visas or stamps.
Customs regulations
On arrival in Saudi Arabia, baggage generally undergoes a thorough inspection. Prohibitions on the import of certain goods must be respected to avoid confiscation and a tedious search.
For further information, please contact the Saudi Arabian Embassy in France (https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/France/FR/Pages/default.aspx).
Practices and customs
Certain social and religious rules must be respected:
The import and consumption of alcohol and pork are strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Imported cultural products (books, DVDs, magazines, etc.) must be in line with local standards of decency.
Foreign women are no longer required to wear an "abaya" (a long dress covering the entire body). However, women are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid short sleeves and dresses above the knee.
Men should wear trousers and avoid shorts or Bermuda shorts.
Islam is the only authorised religion in Saudi Arabia. All manifestations of belonging to other religions (practices, proselytism, symbols, etc.) are prohibited.
Only people of the Muslim faith are permitted to visit Mecca, and access remains strictly controlled. In Medina, access to the Prophet's Mosque is forbidden to non-Muslims.
During the month of Ramadan, travellers should pay particular attention to respecting Saudi customs and traditions.
Saudis scrupulously observe the fasting period. It is strictly forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in public, under penalty of arrest and expulsion. Women must pay greater attention to what they wear.
Certain aspects of private life are considered to be indecent offences (adultery, homosexuality, etc.), which are severely punished. The consumption and smuggling of alcohol or drugs also carry severe penalties.