The 10 most luxurious hotels in Saudi Arabia

Located in the country's impressive capital, Riyadh, the 5-star Jareed Hotel promises a luxurious and comfortable stay. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated, and some of them even offer a breathtaking view of the city's skyscrapers.

Here, everything is done to ensure travellers' comfort: a superb spa and gym are available on site for pampering. The restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine. The fabulous breakfast is also well worth a visit!

It's hard to beat the location of the 5* Raffles Makkah Palace in Makkah. Located in the prestigious Abraj Al Bait Towers complex, the hotel overlooks the Grand Mosque and the sanctuary of the Kaaba. We'll let you imagine the view from the luxurious rooms!

With its two restaurants, tea room and ice-cream parl our, visitors can enjoy their meal here at any time of day. Those wishing to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city can take refuge in the spa or the gym. We're won over!

A trip to Saudi Arabia is also an opportunity to spend the night in the heart of the Rub' al-Khali, with the Milky Way as your only neighbour. But there's no question of settling for a vulgar tent: at the Habitas AlUla 5*, luxury and comfort extend right into the desert!

The villas are beautifully decorated and offer total immersion in the arid landscape. A splendid swimming pool provides an exceptional setting in which to cool off. The hotel also has a spa and a restaurant, everything you need for a dream stay.

Located on the seafront in Jeddah, the Waldorf Astoria Qasr Al Sharq 5* is the ideal place to feel like a prince or princess from the Arabian Nights. Its suites and common areas are richly decorated while offering modern comfort.

The rooms and the Italian restaurant have large windows offering magnificent views of the Red Sea. Between the Red Sea and the beautiful indoor pool, you'll have plenty of choice when it comes to swimming! The spa is reserved for women.

We're staying in Jeddah to discover the Narcissus Al Hamra Hotel 5*, a splendid establishment just a few steps from the beach. The modern rooms and suites with sea views alone should be enough to convince you.

But if you need more, the hotel also has a restaurant, a sauna, a gym and an incredible terrace with an outdoor swimming pool! The buffet breakfast is delicious and the staff are extremely professional.

TheInterContinental Madinah-Dar Al Iman 5* is perhaps the best located hotel in Medina with its ideal location, next to the Masjid al-Nabawi mosque square. The staff take great care of visitors, who have nothing left to do but enjoy their stay.

The hotel's rooms and suites are very spacious, and some of them offer a breathtaking view of the Prophet Mohammed's sacred mosque. The restaurant serves fine cuisine, which can be enjoyed from breakfast onwards.

Having your own private villa, right in the heart of the Saudi desert, sounds like something to dream about... Yet that's exactly what The Cliff Resort 5*, in Khayālat Abū Suwaytīf, offers. Accommodating up to four people, these are true havens of peace in the middle of nature.

The villas are all fully equipped: air conditioning, lounge, flat-screen TV, kitchen... But the real highlights are the terrace offering panoramic views of the desert and the impressive outdoor swimming pool: you can already see yourself there!

Sometimes all you want to do is relax by the sea and feel pampered. We've found the perfect spot for just that: the 5* Waves Hotel in Umm Lajj! With its spa, outdoor pool and gym, this luxury hotel is a veritable temple to well-being!

The rooms and suites are huge, and some even have balconies overlooking the Red Sea. From breakfast to dinner, guests can enjoy the restaurant's delicious cuisine. When can we go?

The Grand Millennium Tabuk 5* is exactly what you'd expect from a luxury hotel: modern architecture, endless outdoor pool, spa with indoor pool, gym, garden... One thing's for sure, there won't be a cloud in the sky to spoil your stay!

The rooms and suites impress with their size (minimum 55 square metres!) and unrivalled comfort. The restaurant offers oriental and international cuisine, something to delight every palate. The breakfast is also very good!

Not everyone can afford to spend a lot of money on a luxurious night in a Michelin-starred hotel. Don't worry, we've found the best compromise in Saudi Arabia: the 5* Dana Rayhaan by Rotana, in Dammam, which charges very reasonable rates for its standing!

Outdoor swimming pool, gym, restaurant... its low price doesn't mean it lacks services! With its colourful decor and large rooms (some with sea views!), the hotel will appeal particularly to families.