Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah, marking the brand’s debut in Riyadh and adding a newly renovated midscale hotel to the Saudi capital’s Al Nasiriyah district.

The 99-room property is located near major government institutions, healthcare facilities and cultural attractions, including King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, the Saudi Central Bank and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Guests can also reach Al Murabba Palace and the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre, while King Khalid International Airport is around 43 kilometres away.

The opening follows a comprehensive transformation of the property, which operated as Saudia Hotel for more than four decades.

Completed in 2026, the conversion retains the hotel’s longstanding presence in Riyadh while introducing upgraded rooms, refreshed public areas, modern meeting facilities, enhanced dining options and improved guest amenities under the Howard Johnson by Wyndham brand.

Designed for business and leisure travellers, the hotel offers 140 square metres of flexible meeting space across two ground-floor rooms for corporate meetings, training, workshops and social events.

Additional facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, a fully equipped fitness centre and an all-day dining restaurant serving international cuisine.

The opening strengthens Wyndham’s presence in Riyadh while providing convenient accommodation close to the city’s key government, healthcare and cultural destinations.

The property is also positioned to support growing demand for business travel and events in the Saudi capital.

Mohamad Haj Hassan, Market Managing Director, MEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: “Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030 is creating significant momentum across the tourism and hospitality sector, with growing demand for quality accommodation that serve both domestic and international travellers. The opening of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah reflects our commitment to working closely with owners to bring internationally recognised brands to the right markets and to unlock the potential of existing hospitality assets. As the first Howard Johnson by Wyndham in Riyadh, this opening is an important milestone for our portfolio, and we look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to grow across the Kingdom.”

Amir Nasr, Cluster General Manager, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah, said:“For more than four decades, this property has been part of Riyadh’s hospitality story, and seeing it enter its next chapter is particularly meaningful. The transformation has allowed us to retain that sense of heritage while introducing the contemporary facilities and service standards today’s guests expect. With our location close to the city’s key government, healthcare and cultural destinations, we look forward to welcoming guests and becoming part of Riyadh’s next chapter.” -TradeArabia News Service