Name: Mercure Riyadh Al Anoud
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

Description

Mercure Riyadh Al Anoud is a new-build property that opened in late 2024, set in a quieter pocket of central Riyadh a short walk from Murabba metro station on the Blue Line. The location reads well in practice: it stays peaceful in the evenings yet links directly to Olaya, the major malls and the wider city via metro, and Lulu Hypermarket in Riyadh Avenue Mall is reachable through an underground passage from the station. Free basement parking, a pharmacy and a small cluster of casual restaurants sit within easy walking distance. The interiors lean modern and restrained, with grey-toned bathrooms, generous mirrors and a soft contemporary palette rather than the heavier classical look common in the segment. Rooms are spacious and immaculate, and the beds are a real strength: deep, well-dressed and the sort that make early mornings difficult. Twin and suite layouts are accommodating for families, and several upper-floor rooms offer a calm city view. Two minor caveats are worth flagging: rooms close to the lift core can pick up the elevator chime through the door, so request something further along the corridor at booking, and the hot water can take time to recover after extended use. Food and beverage punches above the brand's usual weight. Breakfast is varied and a touch more imaginative than typical hotel buffets, the all-day menu under Chef Osama leans into well-spiced Levantine and Middle Eastern cooking, and the evening buffets bring solid hot dishes and a properly made Umm Ali. A rooftop pool, a sauna and a clean, well-equipped gym round out the leisure offer; serious lifters will find the dumbbell range tops out a little light. Service is the property's clearest signature: reception, housekeeping and the restaurant teams are warmly attentive, follow up during the stay and resolve issues quickly. A confident pick for business travellers, couples and families who want a quiet, design-aware base with easy metro access.

Guest Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

20 reviews

ocl9995.0

3 months ago

This is a hotel that opened in October 2024 so it is very new at the time of writing this review.I was very pleased indeed with my stay. Despite the hotel being very recent, I felt that Staff had really understood the meaning of customer service and was working well together. I would like to thank in particular Fahd and Abdulaziz at reception and Trisha and Shahid at the Restaurant. But in fact all of the staff really worked well together so it was a pleasure to be greeted every day.Of particular mention: the restaurant's food is excellent, all fresh, which was very welcome. The pool on the top of the building is not heated but is of a respectable size and was usable in the middle of the winter as the pool area was heated. The beds are incredibly comfortable -- really hard to leave in the morning because they were too comfortable.The only negative I could suggest is to ask for a room further from the elevators because you can hear the chime of the elevators through the door. Maybe they need to soundproof the door better but the rest of the building and staff are excellent. The other small quirk at this point in time is their computer system: it seems that it is not completely set-up and had a few problems both at reservation and invoicing (like it sent me the invoice from "Accor Test System") but that did not affect my stay negatively. I guess they need to get the IT person in to sort this out.I will definitely stay there again.

Lindsay B4.0

3 months ago

We reserved as Accor Platinum. This is a new property which has very nice decor, quiet and comfortable rooms and staff very keen to impress. The location is central but there is a lack of restaurants in the immediate area. We were very grateful to be allowed to check in early at 11:00 am. However, we were not offered a Platinum upgrade, even though the hotel seemed to have low occupancy. Breakfast offers a wide choice and is a little more imaginative than the usual hotel breakfasts. The room's "hot" water remained hot for a very short time before degrading to barely warm. This may be ok in summer, but it was not acceptable in winter. A request to the staff to rectify was ignored.

Zak4.0

3 months ago

Mercure Riyadh Al Anoud is a solid option for a short business or leisure trip. It delivers exactly what you'd expect from a hotel at this level—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained.The service was good, and the hotel offered nice amenities, including a pool and gym, making the stay pleasant and convenient.Overall, a reliable choice for a quick and hassle-free stay in Riyadh!