Looking for a place to stay in Riyadh? Then look no further than Gloria Inn, a romantic hotel that brings the best of Riyadh to your doorstep.
Gloria Inn is a romantic hotel offering air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.
The hotel features 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant, which have made this a popular choice among travellers visiting Riyadh. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.
While you’re here, be sure to check out Frosti Ice Cream, one of the Italian restaurants that can be found in Riyadh, which is a short distance from Gloria Inn.
Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular architectural buildings, such as Kingdom Centre Tower and AlFaisaliah Mall.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Gloria Inn as you experience everything Riyadh has to offer.
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Arabic
Location
2235 6075 Aldire Albaldat Alfareiu Almarqab, Building No 300, Riyadh 11432 Saudi Arabia
Gloria Inn Hotel
19 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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Stayed two nights with a tour. Tourism has just reopened in Saudi Arabia, so it's understandable that many facilities aren't used to foreign tourists. Located within walking distance of the Masmak Fortress. The room was facing a busy road and one of the windows had a gap, so there was quite a bit of traffic noise (had to keep the fan on at all times to drown it out). The room was spacious and clean. Lighting was sparse (the desk area was quite dark and there was no table lamp). No chair for the desk, only a low ottoman. Amenities included a mini-fridge, electric kettle and laptop-size safe. Comfortable bed and pillows. Spacious bathroom, slippery shower floor. On the second day the water was barely lukewarm. I later discovered that one of the light switches was labeled "heater" - I had thought it was for the heat lamp, but apparently it was the water heater switch, which had been left turned off by housekeeping. There were no instructions anywhere. The A/C worked well. Housekeeping could be improved. They leave exactly one roll of toilet paper (sometimes only half) and no extra roll. There are tea bags and instant coffee packets but no cups (only glasses without handles). The safe had been left locked. Ok wifi. Mediocre breakfast. On the second day the coffee machine didn't work.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â Ask for room facing away from busy road
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Nice hotel in the "poor area" of Riyadh, (according to rather wealthy Saudis). As a budget traveller, I wasn't bothered by this, and in comparison to wealthy Saudi residents, I'm probably also considered "poor," so I fit right in! The area surrounding the hotel was safe and I felt secure walking around as a lone Western woman. Only the common annoyances like asking where I am from (constantly) and asking if I am married, to which I always said yes.
In terms of location, the hotel is exceptionally close to the fort (a major attraction), but very far from everything else (Kingdom Centre - about 8km away). There is a massive Lulu Hypermarket nearby for all of your shopping needs. Many money changers about a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
Buffet breakfast was exceptional! So many options available including whole fresh fruits for take away and omelettes/eggs made to order! There is an espresso machine for hotel patrons to use, however the automatic disposable cup system is such a waste! One of the best breakfast buffets I've encountered in KSA.
Rooms were spacious, comfortable and exceptionally clean! In shower, dispensing toiletries provided. Mini fridge, kettle, coffee and tea were appreciated! Bottles of water restocked daily and housekeeping was very good!
Shower was hot, with excellent water pressure! Shower actually was enclosed, which is rare in this region, but welcomed. Plumbing had a musty/mildew smell upon arrival, but it disappeared after a few hours.
Check-in was painfully slow, but this is common in KSA (upwards of an hour!). Tourism is still in its infancy, and so the early travellers need to sacrifice a bit of time while they pave a fluid process for incoming tourists. Staff are still scrambling to figure out how to process Western tourists. Though, the sometimes disorganized process is worth it to have the country basically to myself while traveling!
Overall, a great hotel, if you don't mind staying further from Kingdom Centre. Riyadh is a massive, sprawling city, without any public transportation options, so, in fact, everything is far and accessible only by taxi/Uber.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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The Gloria Inn was our first impression of Saudi Arabia. It is close to the old Town and around the corner from several local restaurants. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was good. Coffee not so great.
The bathrooms were very large and had space for our toiletries. The WIFI was very good and we were able to get a massage at the hotel that was really wonderful after a long flight.
That all being said, we would not have been able to sleep without ear plugs. There was a constant beeping throughout the night - and we had several AC units outside our window. In addition, there was traffic noise as the hotel is right next to a large highway.
So, location and amenities were very good, but the noise was a major drawback of the hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Excellent 4 days stay at hotel. I was part of a tour and was billeted at this hotel. It is situated in the old section of the city, south of the airport. It was within walking distance to the Masmak Fort and the National Museum. There is an interesting wet market behind the hotel and some locally run restaurants offering very fresh fish and meat from the nearby market. It is also very close to a huge shopping suq, department store, and currency exchanges. Most shops around the hotel sell hardware and construction materials, but it was safe walking around at night. Hotel was clean with very friendly and helpful staff. There is a restaurant upstairs from the lobby. The buffet breakfast I found expensive as I don't each much in the mornings, but the cost of the lunch and dinner was reasonable and tasty. So glad I stayed there and not in the modern part of the city with all the glitz and American fast food eateries. This old area of the city will not last.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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- fantastic breakfast, eggs were tailormade... - close to the souks, Masmak fort and grand mosque - new and clean - perfect fitness area - free and save parking included - rooms towards the street can be a bit noisy...
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â upper floors on the backside
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The hotel is quite central. Well priced. Breakfast is fair. Clean. Problem is it is near by two level roads and it is not well sound isolation. Rooms have lot of traffic and cars sound, not easy to sleep if you are sensitive to rumble. I was thinking to rate it 3-4 star but then just now (i am still in the hotel) and I asked for soda water( water with gas), the room service and reception said they do not keep and they can not supply. I struggled 5 min to convince them that this is not normal in this type of a hotel and they should be concerned for their service quality. Asked for supervisor, no.
Be aware of the service quality.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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The hotel is located in the older district of Riyadh. For people, who want to visit Riyadh’s old district and be accommodated within walking distance from the attractive souq, this is a good hotel to stay. Traffic is heavy but we reached the hotel rather easily. There is good car parking, some in the hotel garage, available. The room, allocated to me was spacious, well appointed and clean. The breakfast was in order. The staff is very friendly and forthcoming. I have no hesitation of recommending this property.
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Travelled on business
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We stay two days our riyadh journey with this hotel. Room was lovely,clean.daily well maintain.great job Rathnayak room boy was done.food was good. service was great.good job waiter done our every morning breakfast in restaurant.friendly and helpful staff.
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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It was trouble experience in this hotel. The hotel is too nice. But Al batha district is so so bad. I do not recommend this hotel for anybody. Also, amazing crowed over there. The hotel service is Ok. But no good services are around, such pharmacies, restaurants, ... etc
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled on business
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It is a proper hotel. As I usually stay B&B or guest house, it was a very cozy stay. I joined a group tour and Gloria inn was hotel while we stayed in Saudi Arabia.
- Iron board - Safe - Flat TV - Bottled water/complimentary drinks - AC - Fridge - Huge closet - Wi-FIÂ
Wi-fi is good enough, but I couldn’t upload pictures into online photo album. I think it isn’t strong enough. Said that, it isn’t only Gloria Inn hotel but other hotels I stayed in other cities of Saudi Arabia.
There are Starbucks coffee and small kiosk at the lobby. While I was in Saudi Arabia, I checked only 2 outlets of Starbucks coffee, so I can't be 100% sure but I would say "Don’t expect sandwiches at SBC. They have only drink and sweets.
There is fitness Center next to the restaurant on the 2nd level. Room service is available Laundry service is available Breakfast is plentiful. Served from 0630 Hotel doesn't do currency exchange service
​There is Lulu (Hyper Market) nearby. It is 5 minutes walking from hotel. It looks like there is nothing near the hotel but once you get to the building of Lulu, you will find a lot.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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PRICE RANGE
₹11,743 - ₹14,259 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh ProvinceRiyadh
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