Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh – RDC Hotel and Convention Center. The newly opened hotel will be the 7th operating IHG hotel in Riyadh and the 31st in Saudi Arabia. Having a strong foothold in Saudi Arabia since 1975, this brand-new opening further strengthens IHG’s footprint in the country.

The 326-room hotel is strategically located in the Al Ra’idah Digital City (RDC), a mixed use district that is expected to accommodate over 20,000 employees and up to 10,000 residents. RDC is now welcoming multinationals, technology companies, government agencies, and many of the new ventures which are participating in the National Transformation Project 2020.

Crowne Plaza Riyadh – RDC Hotel is in close proximity to the new financial district, the Riyadh CBD, King Saud University, Diplomatic Quarter and lies within 25 minutes of King Khalid International Airport, making it an ideal choice for business travellers.

The needs of corporate and Mice guests are aptly met. The hotel features over 12000 sqm of exhibition and conference space including a three-level circular conference centre, a ballroom, large pre-function areas and 12 daylight meeting rooms equipped with modern digital technology.

The hotel features a large outdoor swimming pool and an outdoor tennis court. The health club offers a range of relaxing treatments and an on-site business centre is open 24 hours a day.

The property features a variety of restaurants and a range of dining experiences, including an all-day restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner that seats more than 500 guests. Guests can also indulge in Japanese or Brazilian cuisine, prepared by world-class chefs at the hotel’s specialty restaurants or enjoy canapés and beverages at The Lobby Café or Indoor Tea Garden.