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Couples get a quiet palace-style setting, Red Sea views, elegant suites, spa time, and a refined Corniche location. The hotel is especially appealing for anniversaries, special occasions, and travelers who prefer privacy over a large resort atmosphere.

What makes it special

Qasr Al Sharq means Palace of the East, and the hotel lives up to that name through scale, decoration, service, and atmosphere. Its crystal chandeliers, ornate interiors, sea views, and very small room count create a more ceremonial experience than a typical city hotel.

Room to consider

Rooms and suites blend modern comfort with Arabic design, rich textures, golden ceilings, marble bathrooms, and views toward the Red Sea. The style is intentionally grand and palace-like, so it suits travelers who want opulence rather than minimalist design.

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Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq is on North Corniche Road, overlooking the Red Sea and close to Jeddah Waterfront. The location works well for guests who want sea views, airport access, Corniche walks, shopping malls, and a refined base in Jeddah.

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Waldorf Astoria Jeddah

Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq sits on North Corniche Road with views toward the Red Sea. The hotel is also known as Qasr Al Sharq, or Palace of the East. It brings a palatial Arabian style, 46 large suites, Italian furnishings, crystal, gold details, butler service, two restaurants, a boutique lounge, and a ladies-only spa into one of Jeddah's most distinctive luxury addresses.

The hotel feels more like a private palace than a large city hotel. Guests arrive beneath a dramatic Swarovski crystal chandelier. They move through marble, arches, silk, carved details, and richly decorated public rooms. The tone is formal, private, and rooted in a grand Jeddah sense of occasion.

This is not the right hotel for travelers who want a casual beach club mood. It is built for quiet arrivals, suite living, private meals, formal interiors, and a slower style of service.

The North Corniche setting is practical for Red Sea views, city meetings, airport transfers, and time along Jeddah's waterfront. King Abdulaziz International Airport is a short drive away in normal traffic. The wider city is reachable by car.

Rooms

  • 38 38

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Waldorf Astoria Jeddah

Qasr Room
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Qasr Room

592 ft2
From 384 USD

The Qasr Room is a peaceful and elegant place to stay. It spans 55 square meters, providing ample space to relax and unwind. Large windows...

Qasr Junior City View Suite
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Qasr Junior City View Suite

592 ft2
From 441 USD

The Qasr Junior City View Suite offers a bright and elegant retreat in the heart of the city. It spans 55 square meters or 592...

Qasr Junior Partial Sea View Suite
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Qasr Junior Partial Sea View Suite

592 ft2
From 469 USD

The Qasr Junior Partial Sea View Suite blends elegant design with coastal charm. It offers 55 square meters (592 square feet) of peaceful space. It...

Qasr Executive Partial Sea View Suite
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Qasr Executive Partial Sea View Suite

1184 ft2
From 1’053 USD

The Qasr Executive Partial Sea View Suite combines space, style, and comfort. It measures 110 square meters (1,184 square feet), offering ample room to relax....

Qasr Executive City View Suite
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Qasr Executive City View Suite

1184 ft2
From 1’127 USD

The Qasr Executive City View Suite provides a serene retreat with breathtaking skyline views. Spanning 110 square meters, it provides space, comfort, and elegance. Large...

Qasr Royal Suite
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Qasr Royal Suite

4844 ft2
From 8’290 USD

The Qasr Royal Suite offers a world of grandeur and indulgence spanning 450 square meters, equivalent to 4,844 square feet. It welcomes guests with timeless...

Qasr Al Sharq Suite
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Qasr Al Sharq Suite

10764 ft2
From 13’121 USD

The Qasr Al Sharq Suite offers a remarkable blend of space, luxury, and elegance. Spanning 1,000 square meters (10,764 square feet), it occupies half of...

Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq has 46 suites rather than a large room inventory. This gives the hotel a quiet and private character, with fewer corridors, fewer room categories, and a stronger residential feel.

The suites are large, richly decorated, and designed with separate areas for sleeping, sitting, dining, and working in many categories. Italian furnishings, gold accents, marble bathrooms, fine fabrics, and Red Sea or city views shape the mood.

Because every accommodation is a suite, the hotel has a different rhythm from a room-led property. Guests have more space to host, rest, dress for dinner, or spend time indoors during the hotter parts of the day.

Executive Suites offer modern comfort with an Old Arabia design language. Royal Suites add more formal space, private balconies, whirlpool features, and larger living areas.

The Qasr Al Sharq Suite is the most dramatic accommodation. It spans more than 10,000 square feet and includes extensive living space, lavish furnishings, private facilities, and a strong sense of palace-style privacy.

Butler service supports the suite experience. It helps the hotel feel more personal, especially for guests who are hosting family, traveling for formal meetings, or staying for a special occasion.

The hotel has two main restaurants and a boutique cafe: Aromi, Mataam Al Sharq, and Al Shurfa Lounge. The dining program is focused rather than sprawling, which fits the size and atmosphere of the hotel.

Aromi is the Italian restaurant. It serves Venetian-inspired cuisine in a refined room with Red Sea views. The setting works well for quiet dinners, business meals, and guests who want a polished European dining room inside the hotel.

Mataam Al Sharq focuses on Middle Eastern cuisine in a lavish palace-style room. The restaurant suits local flavors, private meals, family occasions, and formal dinners with a stronger regional identity.

Al Shurfa Lounge is the boutique cafe. It is useful for breakfast, coffee, tea, pastries, afternoon tea, and slower meetings. It gives the hotel a softer daytime space between the suites, restaurants, and lobby.

The dining program is compact, but it fits the hotel. Guests are not choosing from a large resort map. They are choosing between Italian sea views, Middle Eastern dining, and a quiet lounge.

The hotel is known for its ladies-only Waldorf Astoria Spa. The spa offers treatments for body and mind, with a calm setting designed for privacy and recovery.

Hydrotherapy is one of the spa's most memorable features. The AquaMedic pool and related facilities give the wellness side a stronger identity than a simple treatment-room setup.

The hotel also connects with the wider Jeddah Hilton complex for additional recreation and fitness facilities. Guests can use the property as a quieter palace-like base while still having access to broader resort-style amenities nearby.

This arrangement works well for longer stays. The Qasr Al Sharq side stays private and formal, while nearby facilities add more choice for fitness, dining, and time by the Red Sea.

The design is intentionally opulent. This is not a minimalist hotel. Crystal, marble, carved details, silk, gold leaf, grand staircases, and formal rooms define the experience.

The style works because the hotel is small. With only 46 suites, the palace mood feels focused rather than overwhelming. Guests who enjoy grand interiors, ceremony, and privacy will find the atmosphere convincing. Travelers who prefer casual beach minimalism may find it too formal.

The Red Sea setting softens the richness. Sea views, balconies in some suites, and the Corniche location connect the hotel to Jeddah rather than making it feel sealed off from the city.

North Corniche Road places the hotel near the waterfront, major hotels, business addresses, and airport routes. It is a useful base for Jeddah stays that combine meetings, family visits, dining, and time by the Red Sea.

The location is also practical for guests arriving through King Abdulaziz International Airport. Jeddah traffic can vary. The hotel is positioned on the north side of the city, closer to the airport than many older central areas.

Historic Jeddah, shopping districts, restaurants, and waterfront attractions can be reached by car. The hotel is strongest for travelers who want a quiet suite hotel with a Corniche address rather than a busy downtown base.

The hotel has meeting rooms, boardroom-style spaces, and private dining options. Its small scale and palace style make it suitable for private dinners, family gatherings, executive meetings, and special occasions.

Mataam Al Sharq and Aromi can support formal meals, while Al Shurfa Lounge works for softer meetings. Suites also provide space for private entertaining and longer stays.

The hotel is especially suited to guests who value discretion. The low room count, butler service, suite layouts, and formal interiors create a setting where privacy is central to the experience.

It also suits guests who know Jeddah well. The appeal is not only sightseeing. It is the chance to stay in a quiet suite hotel with a strong Corniche address and a very specific palace character.

Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq suits travelers who want a private, suite-led Jeddah hotel with Red Sea views, palatial interiors, butler service, formal dining, a ladies-only spa, and a North Corniche address.

The main reasons to stay here are the 46 suites, Palace of the East atmosphere, Swarovski chandelier, Italian furnishings, Aromi, Mataam Al Sharq, Al Shurfa Lounge, ladies-only Waldorf Astoria Spa, AquaMedic pool, Red Sea views, and North Corniche location.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Waldorf Astoria Jeddah, is a true Arabian palace offering an oasis of tranquility and luxury in the city of Jeddah.

Aromi Restaurant features contemporary design sea views and a modern Italian menu with a Venetian twist, Mataam Al Sharq boasts oriental fine dining.

Indulge in an unforgettable luxurious treatment in the spa with unique aquamedic massage pool, experience a haven of serenity in this sanctuary of calm.

Location of Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq

NORTH CORNICHE ROAD PO BOX 707

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What to Know About Waldorf Astoria Jeddah

Is Waldorf Astoria Jeddah a good luxury hotel?

Yes. Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq is a strong choice for travelers who want palace-style luxury by the Red Sea. The hotel has 38 rooms and suites, ornate Arabian design, Red Sea views, personal service, spa facilities, and a quiet setting on Jeddah's North Corniche.

Where is Waldorf Astoria Jeddah located?

Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq is on North Corniche Road, overlooking the Red Sea and close to Jeddah Waterfront. The location works well for guests who want sea views, airport access, Corniche walks, shopping malls, and a refined base in Jeddah.

How many rooms and suites does Waldorf Astoria Jeddah have?

Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq has 38 rooms and suites, making it one of the city's most intimate luxury hotels. The small room count helps the hotel feel private, quiet, and highly personal compared with larger Jeddah hotels.

What are the rooms like at Waldorf Astoria Jeddah?

Rooms and suites blend modern comfort with Arabic design, rich textures, golden ceilings, marble bathrooms, and views toward the Red Sea. The style is intentionally grand and palace-like, so it suits travelers who want opulence rather than minimalist design.

Which suite should I book at Waldorf Astoria Jeddah?

Book a junior or executive suite if you want a spacious luxury stay with classic Qasr Al Sharq design and strong comfort. For the most dramatic choice, the Qasr Al Sharq Suite covers nearly 1,000 square meters and includes two master bedrooms and private wellness space.

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