INTERCONTINENTAL AL KHOBAR BY IHG, Al Khobar

This 5-star hotel is located 10 minutes' walk from Al Khobar's Corniche, placing guests near parks and dining options along the waterfront. Intercontinental Al Khobar By Ihg offers well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms with a seating area, work desk, iron, minibar, tea/coffee maker, and modern en suite bathrooms with toiletries and a hairdryer. Dining options include three in-house restaurants serving international cuisine, a rooftop bar and shisha lounge offering snacks and mocktails by the pool, and all-day room service. An outdoor temperature-controlled pool with sun loungers and beach towels, a full-service spa with treatments such as Hot Stone Massage, a sauna, steam room, hammam, and two distinct health clubs-one for men and one for women-are available. Located near Al Rashed Mall and Tarut Citadel, the hotel provides free private parking, a shuttle to King Fahad International Airport, and car hire services. Business amenities include nine modern meeting rooms, a business centre, fax/photocopying, express check-in/check-out, and complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas. Family-friendly features include family rooms, a kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals, cribs, and laundry services. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Intercontinental Al Khobar.

The rooftop shisha lounge with snacks and mocktails stands out among local hotels.

The spa offers various massages including a Hot Stone Massage.

Free private parking is available on site.

Guests commend the attentive staff and high cleanliness standards.

Some rooms have poor soundproofing, allowing noise from adjoining rooms.

The pool area mixes with the shisha lounge, which may affect families with children.