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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

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
2.7
Score by category
8 of 14
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Hotel★★★★Mugharrizat

Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
2.6
Score by category
3 of 14
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The short answer

Pick Aber Al Sahafa

It comes out ahead on 8 of 14 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. 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.9)+0.6
  2. 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (84 vs 234 rooms)−150

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

  1. 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
  2. 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00)−2h
  3. 3A 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 SahafaAscott 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
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 – ✓

Price for your dates

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      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.

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      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 8 of 14 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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      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