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title: "Aber Al Sahafa vs Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Aber Al Sahafa. It comes out ahead on 10 of 16 compared facts. Aber Al Sahafa or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Aber Al Sahafa vs Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh

Both are in Riyadh, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★
## [Aber Al Sahafa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aber-al-sahafa-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 10 of 16

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1095964/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Mugharrizat
## [Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ascott-rafal-olaya-riyadh-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 16

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1157683/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Aber Al Sahafa

It comes out ahead on 10 of 16 compared facts. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Aber Al Sahafa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.9)
-   to walk to the sights (6.0 km / 6.4 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 84 / 234)

### Choose Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 234 / 84)

### Why is Aber Al Sahafa better than Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.9) (+0.6)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (84 vs 234 rooms) (−150)

### Why is Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh better than Aber Al Sahafa?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (234 vs 84 rooms) (×2.8)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aber Al Sahafa | Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.6) | 7.9 |
| Location | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 6.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.6) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.6) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 499  (+196) | 303 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 22%  (+38%) | top 60% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.0 km  (−470 m) | 6.4 km |
| To the airport | 16 km  (−1.6 km) | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 28  (+5) | 23 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m  (−1.7 km) | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 84 | 234 |
| Floors | – | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 22  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 14:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.9 km apart

Aber Al Sahafa: city centre: 6.0 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 16 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m.

Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: city centre: 6.4 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 18 km, 23 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Riyadh

[Riyadh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/saudi-arabia/riyadh-region/riyadh/weather)

## Aber Al Sahafa or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: common questions

### Which is better, Aber Al Sahafa or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?

Aber Al Sahafa leads in 10 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh is stronger in star rating, listed amenities, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Aber Al Sahafa or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Aber Al Sahafa is closer: 6.0 km from the centre, against 6.4 km for Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh.

### How far apart are Aber Al Sahafa and Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?

The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aber-al-sahafa-riyadh-vs-ascott-rafal-olaya-riyadh-riyadh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/