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City Chic or Desert Calm: Why these two Riyadh retreats are the ultimate intentional pause

From the Haussmann-inspired elegance of the city centre to the golden tranquility of the desert, Radisson Hotels unveils a duo of staycations designed to reset mind, body and soul, whilst redefining the rhythm of Riyadh

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22 April 26
City Chic or Desert Calm: Why these two Riyadh retreats are the ultimate intentional pause

Riyadh is a city in a constant state of evolution — a place where rich heritage, culture, and high-end lifestyle converge to create a tapestry of layered experiences. Yet, amidst this momentum, there is a growing desire for the "radical reset": the ability to pause and see the familiar through a different lens.

To truly understand Riyadh's new rhythm, one must look closer.

Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel (L) and Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort (R)

Radisson Hotels invites discerning travellers to experience this evolution not by departing the capital, but by inhabiting it differently. This is not a request to simply "stay," but an invitation to reclaim one's time within the city — to move from the role of a spectator to that of an intentional guest. Whether you choose the sophisticated, high-tempo cadence of an urban retreat or the quiet, expansive breadth of a nature-bound sanctuary, these curated staycations are designed as purposeful pauses. By trading the traditional itinerary for a series of sensory moments — from Parisian-inspired mornings to desert safaris at dusk — guests can rediscover Riyadh's soul without ever crossing its borders.

Tapping into this sentiment by introducing staycations that aren't just about proximity, but about a shift in perspective, Mansard Riyadh and Nofa Riyadh, call guests to rediscover the capital not by moving through it, but by lingering within it.

Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Mansard Riyadh offers a sophisticated urban escape shaped by unhurried elegance and sensory indulgence in the heart of the capital.

Lifestyle Afternoon Tea

In the heart of the Kingdom's capital city, Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel offers guests a staycation shaped by ease and European elegance. A stay is designed to feel unhurried, centred around a stay in a Collection Room and a leisurely breakfast at the renowned Sadelle’s.

Your staycation at Mansard, A Radisson Collection Hotel stay is punctuated by moments of sensory indulgence, with perks including

  • Guests will enjoy 20% savings at both Sadelle’s and Carbone, coupled with a signature complimentary mocktail.
  • Seamless Ease: Early check-in, late check-out (subject to availability), and full valet service to ensure the focus remains entirely on relaxation.
  • Early check-in, and late check-out (subject to availability)
  • A complimentary one-hour access to the indulgent and restorative thermal zone in the L’Occitane Spa, where guests can also enjoy further exclusive savings on professional spa treatments

Book your staycation here
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Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort

Every stay at Nofa Riyadh is designed to unfold at a slower pace, anchored by the luxury of time and the tranquility of the landscape. 

Just a short drive from the capital, Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort offers a striking, sensory departure from Riyadh's urban centre. It is a retreat defined by the luxury of space and the quiet, surrounded by the beauty of the natural world. Here, high-end resort living meets immersive, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters.

Aiming to ensure that every guest and family is catered to, and offered the option for a pause from daily life, and a reset, Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort offers three distinct staycation options: 

1. The Family Experience

Lifestyle Dining Pods

As a family-friendly resort, shared moments are at the heart of the experience, and of course, most of all - having fun. 

This staycation option includes: one dinner for each guest at the laid-back EC Restaurant. Balancing on relaxation with fun and play, the itinerary can be curated to include a voucher for a competitive round of bowling to a private cinema screening paired with popcorn and soft drinks. For a deeper connection to the land, and once-in-a-lifetime experience, guests can embark on a complimentary closed-car safari through the resort’s private reserve to encounter local wildlife. To ensure the retreat remains unhurried, a late check-out is included, allowing for a few final hours of connection before returning to the city.

2. The Relaxation Experience

Villa Interior

For those seeking a more profound stillness, this experience is designed as a dedicated retreat into quiet indulgence and restorative care.

If you're searching for relaxation and restoration, the journey begins with full access to the Amani Spa facilities, headlined by a one-hour Classic Swedish massage to recalibrate both body and mind. This sense of sanctuary is carried directly into the villa through a series of thoughtful, personalised touches, including a seasonal fruit basket, a signature box of Nofa dates, and bespoke floral bed decorations to welcome you upon arrival. With a complimentary late check-out subject to availability, the entire experience unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing for a final morning of complete immersion in the tranquil surroundings.

3. The Full Board Staycation

Swimming Pool

There is no greater luxury than leaving daily life at the door to fully inhabit a staycation. It is an invitation to embrace a seamless culinary journey, where every moment — from a refined lunch to a sunset dinner — is thoughtfully timed to create an effortless flow from day to evening.

Designed for those who appreciate the natural rhythm of dining and leisure, the Full Board Staycation offers a seamless culinary journey that unfolds throughout the day. The experience begins with a set-menu lunch at EC Restaurant, followed by a refined afternoon tea or coffee paired with a slice of cake at the Tea Lounge. The day concludes with a set-menu dinner at Butcher’s Den, with each moment thoughtfully timed to create an effortless flow from day to evening. To further enhance the sense of indulgence, guests also benefit from 10% savings on food and beverages and 20% savings on spa treatments during their immersive stay.

Book your staycation here
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Redefine your weekend with a shift in perspective, moving from city spectator to intentional guest through curated staycation experiences at Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel and Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort. Trade the traditional itinerary for sensory-led moments — from refined culinary journeys to immersive wildlife safaris — and find a radical reset without ever crossing the city borders. 

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