Apartemen Riyadh

Rekan saya, yang tiba lebih awal dari Dubai ke Riyadh, merekomendasikan sebuah hotel milik orang Tionghoa yang baru dibuka. Awalnya saya mengira itu adalah wisma tamu biasa dan agak ragu, tetapi tetap memesannya demi kenyamanan kerja. Setibanya di sana, saya sangat terkejut. Hotel itu adalah apartemen hotel baru dengan desain interior yang sangat sesuai dengan estetika Tionghoa – benar-benar kelas atas di Riyadh. Berbeda dengan suasana hotel yang terkesan bisnis dan impersonal, kehangatan dan kenyamanan apartemen ber***a Tionghoa ini benar-benar meredakan sebagian besar kecemasan bepergian dan bekerja, serta ketidakpastian masa depan. Ruang tamu yang luas sempurna untuk kunjungan dan rapat klien, dan TV-nya sebesar TV di rumah. Kulkas besar dan mesin cuci terpisah jauh melampaui wisma mana pun di Riyadh; tidak ada yang mau berbagi mesin cuci kotor selama seminggu saat perjalanan bisnis. Ada juga platform jemuran pribadi di atap. Jika saya harus menyebutkan kekurangannya, sinyal dan kecepatan internetnya agak bermasalah karena baru dibuka, tetapi itu tidak mengganggu saya. Lalu, bicara soal pelayanan, tidak heran jika pelayanannya luar biasa. Saya terbiasa dengan wanita paruh baya beraksen kental di wisma, tetapi manajer hotel ini, yang fasih berbahasa Mandarin dan Inggris, cukup menarik. Melihatnya dengan mudah menangani begitu banyak tamu setiap hari, saya tak kuasa menahan diri untuk mengobrol dengannya sebentar. Ternyata kami seumuran! Saya dengan santai bercerita bahwa saya selalu ingin melihat Cristiano Ronaldo bermain, dan keesokan harinya saya menerima undangan darinya. Dia mengorganisir sekitar dua belas orang dari kami, semuanya dari luar kota, untuk menonton pertandingan di Stadion Kemenangan Riyadh. Dengan harga tiket sekitar dua ratus yuan, saya mewujudkan impian saya! Suasananya fantastis! Gol satu lawan satu Ronaldo sangat dekat! Sungguh menggembirakan! Melihat rekan-rekan Tionghoa saya di barisan yang sama bersenang-senang, kami mengobrol tentang hal itu dalam perjalanan pulang. Saat itu, saya tiba-tiba percaya pepatah ”Orang Tionghoa tidak berbohong kepada orang Tionghoa,” hahaha. Di hari-hari berikutnya, layanan tepat waktu dan konsultasi bisnis profesional sang manajer juga sedikit mengejutkan saya. Ketika saya menerima tugas kerja yang mengharuskan saya tinggal beberapa hari lagi, saya tidak ragu untuk memperpanjang masa tinggal saya. Saya penasaran hal menarik apa yang akan terjadi dalam beberapa hari ke depan.

We were just staying overnight as we had a long layover for our flight but the accommodation was perfect for our needs. We'd initially planned to take advantage of the gym and pool but in the end we were too tired so didn't even look at them. The receptionist sorted out our room quickly and we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the room - more a small suite, with a kitchen-diner-lounge, and separate shower room and large bedroom. Two small bottles of water were provided, so I could make tea without touching the brown water in the taps. We ordered food from Deliveroo - which took ages to arrive but filled the hole. And I was able to log on to my Netflix on the large TV in the lounge to watch a film before bed. The bed was very comfortable and even with the air con switched off the room was a pleasant temperature all night. We were woken at 4am by the call to prayer, which was a very musical if rather earlier than we intended to wake up. Good shower and ordered breakfast, which was delivered to the room. Breakfast was great, and very substantial only thing missing was some fresh coffee (tea was provided) but I expect that would have been included if I'd thought to ask for it. All in all great value for a comfortable stay.

شكرا لمحمد الا خدمنا هناك ، منطقه هادئ الا يحب هدوء ، اني احب الازعاج للاسف 😅🤣🤣

Rasio harga-kinerjanya cukup baik, cocok untuk perjalanan bisnis. Bagi yang memiliki standar lingkungan dan akomodasi yang tinggi, sebaiknya memilih opsi lain. Bagi pelancong bisnis, dua orang dapat berbagi kamar. Sarapan diantar ke kamar, tetapi sarapannya sangat sederhana, kurang cocok untuk selera orang Tionghoa. Namun, terdapat restoran Tionghoa di dekatnya, dan transportasinya nyaman.

Overall the room and experience was pretty good - big room, with washing machine, microwave and various other things. There wasn't much service, but I want really looking for any, just a place to stay. There wasn't much in the immediate area, but it seems you need to drive/everywhere in Riyadh anyways, so it's pretty centrally located thinking about that. A weird smell initially in the bathroom upon arrival, but that seemed to dissipate... Overall a pretty good option if you get a good deal!

Towlan Suits 1 Hotel, Riyadh Location & Transportation: The hotel is located approximately 36km from RUH Terminal 5, with no public transport options available. You must take a taxi, costing between 85-100 SAR. Be careful when booking—Towlan Group has around 12 hotels in Riyadh, and selecting the wrong one on apps like Careem, Uber, or InDrive can lead to extra costs. Many listings are in Arabic, which caused confusion for us. This is outside of city, to visit main city it takes 40-60 SAR cost each way for cab. Parking: Outside parking is available for guests. Room: Rooms are very big, spacious, and well-equipped, featuring a separate hall, kitchen, and bedroom. However, no tea or coffee is provided—you’ll need to bring your own if needed. The hotel has 3 floors, with roughly 20 large rooms on each floor. Wi-Fi is available, but there is no breakfast or food service on-site. A key point to note: traveling from the hotel into central Riyadh costs an additional 40-60 SAR each way on ride-hailing apps. This significantly adds to your trip's cost and inconvenience. If you need a spacious suite-style room and don’t mind the remote location or lack of dining options, the hotel offers reasonable value. A decent choice for travelers seeking spacious accommodations with kitchen facilities, but not ideal for those reliant on public transport or expecting on-site dining. Double-check the address carefully before booking to avoid taxi.