W Hotels has officially touched down in Saudi Arabia with the launch of W Riyadh – KAFD in the capital’s King Abdullah Financial District.
True to the W brand, the W Riyadh reflects the brand’s signature high-energy, design-led approach while grounding itself firmly in local context. Designed by LW Design, interiors across the 210-key hotel — including 17 suites, two penthouse suites and the W Penthouse — draw on Saudi heritage through references to Najdi textiles, Al Sadu weaving patterns and desert-inspired materials such as stone and veined marble.
Helen Leighton, Marriott International‘s (W’s parent company) vice president of luxury brands for the EMEA region, notes: “W Hotels has always been rooted in creativity and culture, and W Riyadh – KAFD is an expression of the brand’s design ethos, anticipatory service evolution, and immersive programming.”
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