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Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Waldorf Astoria · Grand Luxury
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah, Qasr Al Sharq was originally built as a private palace for Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; it opened as a hotel in June 2006 and became the first international property in the Waldorf-Astoria Collection that December. With just 46 all-suites, its 10,764-square-foot Qasr Al Sharq Suite occupies half a floor. The suite has its own health club and an 18-seat dining room, and when the palace joined the Waldorf Astoria Collection in December 2006 it became the collection's first international property.
- 64 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Neighborhood: Ash Shati
- Rooms from 592 sq ft (55 m²)
About Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq
- The hotel was originally constructed as a private royal palace for Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud before being converted into what Hilton markets as one of its most distinctive ultra-luxury addresses.
- The Qasr Al Sharq Suite measures 10,764 square feet and occupies half of one hotel floor, reported as the largest single-floor hotel suite in Saudi Arabia, complete with a private health club and 18-seat dining room.
- When it joined the Waldorf-Astoria Collection in December 2006, Qasr Al Sharq became the first international (non-US) property in that portfolio, marking the collection's first global expansion beyond its original New York identity.
History
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq is the current Waldorf Astoria-branded incarnation of the former Qasr Al Sharq palace hotel on Jeddah’s North Corniche. Hilton describes the property as a palace that was converted into what it calls the world’s smallest Waldorf Astoria, but the official pages reviewed did not clearly state the opening year or a full renovation timeline. The hotel is known for its old-world opulence, gold accents, Italian furnishings, crystal details, and a mix of modern and Arabic design. It stands out as one of Hilton’s most distinctive ultra-luxury urban-resort properties in Saudi Arabia.
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq — Palace of the Orient — occupies a nine-storey granite landmark on the North Corniche Road, originally conceived as an all-suite palace-hotel when it opened in 2006, its triangular form and oriental detailing facing the Red Sea.
The setting
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq — Palace of the Orient — occupies a nine-storey granite landmark on the North Corniche Road, originally conceived as an all-suite palace-hotel when it opened in 2006, its triangular form and oriental detailing facing the Red Sea. The property's three-minute walk to the Jeddah waterfront promenade, nine minutes to the New Jeddah Corniche, and fifteen minutes to Jeddah Waterfront Park grant guests effortless access to the city's finest coastal leisure. The palace lineage lends the address a rare permanence amid broader corniche transformation, anchoring Waldorf's heritage positioning in a city whose Red Sea gateway identity and pilgrimage history give this location enduring prestige. 8 km from Fakieh Aquarium.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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