Currently, the hotel's website is running a message warning prospective guests that the space's internet and telephone lines are disconnected "due to unforeseen circumstances."
Source: The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh
It's unclear where exactly all of the royal prisoners are being held within the hotel.
Source: The Intercept
The Intercept reported some of the non-royal prisoners are being held together in one room and are sleeping on mattresses.
Source: The Intercept
The Crown Prince's targets in this recent roundup included several prominent individuals, including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal — the richest man in the Middle East. Forbes reported he owns 95% of Kingdom Holding, which owns stakes in companies like Twitter and Citigroup.
Source: Forbes
Business Insider reported the Crown Prince has advocated for a return to "moderate Islam" in the country, but there's "little transparency" around the arrests, which are ostensibly part of an anti-corruption purge.
Source: Business Insider
The Guardian reported the hotel is being used to house the high-profile prisoners, because it would be considered too "demeaning" to send them to prison.
Source: The Guardian
But late Saturday night, guests of the Ritz-Carlton were told to collect their possessions and booted from the premises, the Guardian reported.
Source: The Guardian
It's not the first time the Crown Prince has had dealings with the venue. The Guardian reported the he hosted a "high-profile investment summit" at the hotel just two weeks ago.
Source: The Guardian
In terms of dining choices, the hotel featured an Italian restaurant, Chinese cuisine, and a buffet style joint.
Source: The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh
It boasts 493 guest rooms, including 49 two-bedroom royal suites and 50 one-bedroom executive suites.
Source: Five Star Alliance
The hotel first opened in 2011 and was the first ever Ritz-Carlton in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Five Star Alliance
Source: Business Insider India