"Voco Riyadh is a powerful demonstration of the importance of geographic context; what might feel reassuringly familiar in a city full of boutique hotels is, in the Saudi capital, a rather daring aesthetic gesture. Fortunately, this is a brand that prizes warmth of welcome in addition to visual impact, which means that its youthful good looks are backed up by hospitality substance. And if it’s not the most lavish hotel in town, it’s certainly well-equipped, with a spa and health club, an outdoor pool, and no fewer than six restaurants, ranging from Italian to Lebanese and Arabian desserts." - Tablet Hotels