فندق راديسون بلو، ينبع — Hotel in Medina Province

Free advice, do not go there. With the price paid you get much better hotel, this hotel is called "Radisson blu" by name only. As a matter of fact it shouldn't be called, for the following reasons:

1. Hotel smells like old fridge, you know when you keep your fridge off for a while, that smell.
2. When we got to our room it was hot as hell, AC was off and it didn't run until one of the maintenance came and did something, the room took around 1 hour to become acceptable, but that smell stayed till the morning.
3. We stayed in the business floor, where there absolutely nothing business in it, lounge has exactly 6 chairs and turned off AC, nothing to eat, nothing to drink, nothing to read, nothing to watch, like literally nothing. It opens only from 5:30pm-7:00pm.... 1 and a half hours!!!! Only 1:30 hour... Like why you even bother opening it?? Its like staying in a closed bunker no windows to view as I mentioned absolutely nothing.
4. We asked for 2 extra pillows when we arrived, we had to make 5 calls and 1 hour waiting to get the pillow and yes they brought only 1 pillow. And simply you just give up.
5. You pay minimum 470 SAR (125$) per night, absolutely doesn't worth it, for this price go to another hotel or furnished apartment it will cost less and cleaner.
6. Breakfast was ok, but also doesn't worth what they ask for, an ordinary breakfast, nothing special.
7. AC is not central, its not even split unit or an older version of split units, sometimes its cool sometimes its not.
8. Rooms have windows, they can be opened and not protected by any mean. So if there were some kids that could be dangerous.
9. Beach is not accessible from the hotel.
10. Large unused areas around the hotel
11. Maybe the only good thing in the hotel is the staff, they...

Great place just a bit dated. Business center is almost as old as I am if you can call that a Business center. Beds are comfy, house keeping is wonderful, and the staff are eager to help when you need assistance. Some downfalls I have noticed being here so long.

1st parking yes it has security but no covered spots I believe staff take the only 2 available spots with cover. The limited parking makes it difficult especially when they do not regulate parking for guest and for those just dining at the restaurant.

2nd prices, these prices they charge are a bit high to be honest especially when they entire place is a bit dated. Food cost is also extremely high. While the food is great I don't believe I should be charged double. Laundry prices are also a issue. For a hotel of this measure to charge a 35% mark up from the average laundry shop is unbelievable. I believe with their capabilities they should be running cheaper.

3rd the toilets, man I tell you it is bad when you have to flush a toilet several times and yet sometimes still won't get it all. I am sad to say that this is probably one of the biggest downfalls of the entire place.

4th I do believe this is 2022 now not 1980 when everything had to be separated for women. Most hotels throughout Saudi have done away with the time regulations on who can swim or go to the gym and when. Yet this one still does it. I don't care to look at who is in the pool but I would like to enjoy the pool before the heat of day sets in on my days off.

Still there is a bit more that could be added in but those are small and dealable. With all that being said it's still a decent hotel and a top 2 hotel for the area. Would I stay again yes more...

We loved everything about our stay. It was our first trip to Yanbu and Radisson blu made it all the more special. The reception staff were excellent. Special mention to Ms. Anssam. She is a gem. She adjusted our check out time and was so accommodating about it. Helped us a lot, especially since we have little kids. All the other staff at the hotel were also, very courteous and hospitable.

The rooms were clean. Bathroom was tidy. It is quite an old property but very well maintained and clean.

Special highlight was the wonderful pool. My kids loved every moment in it. There is separate timing for men and women. The pool was quite big so both adults and kids could enjoy it. It is an open air pool. It has all the facilities attached to it like bathrooms and changing/shower rooms. There is also an attached gym.

The restaurant menu is quite reasonable.

The grounds around the hotel is huge. Families can sit and have coffee while the kids can play at the small play area. Lush green gardens give it a picturesque look. We stayed during the national day weekend, so there was this fun celebration and cake cutting at the hotel lobby with music and hors d'oeuvres for all the guests and staff at the hotel.

The city center is only a few kms away. The boating marina is just a 15 min drive from the hotel. Not to mention ample parking space at the hotel grounds which made everything so convenient. We will definitely stay at Radisson Blu on our next visit to...