Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah 2/3 – Image credit Marriott International
The new Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection hotel has opened in Riyadh’s historic district of Diriyah. This place offers a unique blend of rich culture, traditional architecture and genuine hospitality. Also known as the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Diriyah offers a glimpse into the past while embracing the present.
Philip Wegman, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of The Luxury Collection, expressed his excitement about the new hotel and highlighted the hotel’s commitment to preserving and celebrating Diriyah’s local culture, heritage and architecture. did.
Known for its ancient Najdi architecture, Diriyah is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site At-to-Life. The site contains well-preserved palaces, mosques, and adobe structures that are representative of Najd in the central region of Saudi Arabia. The hotel takes its name from Bab Samkhan, one of the most iconic gates in historic Diriyah, which served as the city’s strategic defense point.
The first hotel of its kind in Diriyah, it blends seamlessly with the region’s traditional adobe architecture. Featuring open courtyards and spaces for guests to gather, it combines ancient and modern design elements inspired by the local environment.
Enjoy a warm welcome on arrival with traditional drinks and sweets in the lobby, which is a recreation of an Arabian house. The hotel’s 134 rooms, including 23 suites, feature Naji designs, local artwork, and artifacts accompanied by ancestral poetry.
Bab Samhan offers plenty of dining options, with three unique restaurants serving authentic local cuisine. Signature restaurant Jareed combines Najdic cooking techniques with modern techniques, while Chef Michael Mina’s Taleed offers Mediterranean cuisine with a regional twist. The hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Medheef, serves a variety of international cuisine.
The hotel’s Earthen Spa offers organic treatments and wellness experiences. Other amenities include a fitness center, guided running and walking trails, event space, and a 400-square-meter ballroom.
Guests can also delve deeper into Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage through guided tours of nearby UNESCO World Heritage Sites, storytelling sessions, poetry readings, gourmet tours, and more.
Fabrice Doukri, General Manager of Bab Samhan Luxury Collection Hotel in Diriyah, expressed his pride in opening this unique hotel and inviting guests to discover the region’s rich history, culture and traditions.
