The Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh looks set to reopen next month after the hotel was converted into a lavish prison for high-profile Saudis, detained in what the kingdom called an anti-corruption sweep.

The Ritz-Carlton had closed its doors to guests since November last year, when around 200 people -- including business executives, officials and at least 17 princes -- were arrested and given rooms at the five-star hotel as holding cells.

The Ritz-Carlton had closed its doors to guests since November last year, when around 200 people – including business executives, officials and at least 17 princes – were arrested and given rooms at the five-star hotel as holding cells.

Saudi Ritz-Carlton set to reopen after stint as lavish prison

The Ritz-Carlton had closed its doors to guests since November last year, when around 200 people – including business executives, officials and at least 17 princes – were arrested and given rooms at the five-star hotel as holding cells.

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