Aber Al Yasmin vs Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
Both are in Riyadh, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★
Aber Al Yasmin
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★Mugharrizat
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.6 km apart.
Choose Aber Al Yasmin if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.9)
- to walk to the sights (5.7 km / 6.4 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 101 / 234)
Choose Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 234 / 101)
Why is Aber Al Yasmin better than Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.9)+0.6
- 28 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (101 vs 234 rooms)−133
Why is Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh better than Aber Al Yasmin?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 28 more listed amenities (22 vs 14)+8
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00)−2h
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (234 vs 101 rooms)×2.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aber Al Yasmin vs Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: which hotel is better? | Aber Al Yasmin | Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.9 |
| Location | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 6.5 +3.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 359 +56 | 303 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 22% +38% | bottom 40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.9 +0.3 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.7 km −770 m | 6.4 km |
| To the airport | 16 km −2.0 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31 +8 | 23 |
| To the nearest food shop | 620 m −1.3 km | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 101 | 234 |
| Floors | – | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 22 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 14:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Aber Al YasminAscott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
- Aber Al Yasmin is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- Aber Al Yasmin: €122 a night on average · Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: €201 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Riyadh by month
All months
| Month | Aber Al Yasmin | Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| November | €94 | €158 |
| December | €129 | €222 |
| January | €122 | €191 |
| February | €122 | €218 |
| March | €142 | €218 |
| April | €122 | €163 |
| May | €122 | €214 |
| June | €122 | €214 |
| July | €122 | €214 |
| August | – | €214 |
| September | – | €214 |
| October | – | €297 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
2.6 km apart
Aber Al Yasmin: city centre: 5.7 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 16 km, 31 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 Yasmin or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: common questions
Which is better, Aber Al Yasmin or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Aber Al Yasmin is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Aber Al Yasmin or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
Over the year Aber Al Yasmin costs about €122 a night on average against €201 at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Aber Al Yasmin is closer: 5.7 km from the centre, against 6.4 km for Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh.
How far apart are Aber Al Yasmin and Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
The two hotels are 2.6 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