Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh vs Novotel Riyadh Sahafa
Both are in Riyadh, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Mugharrizat
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★Mugharrizat
Novotel Riyadh Sahafa
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 240 m apart.
Choose Novotel Riyadh Sahafa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.9)
Why is Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh better than Novotel Riyadh Sahafa?
- 1More guest reviews (303 vs 82), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
- 2Has 24-hour room service
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Novotel Riyadh Sahafa better than Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.9)+1.2
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh vs Novotel Riyadh Sahafa: which hotel is better? | Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh | Novotel Riyadh Sahafa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Location | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 +1.0 | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.8 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 303 +221 | 82 |
| Rank in Riyadh | bottom 40% | top 4% +56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Distance to Mugharrizat centre | 3.0 km | 2.7 km −240 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 23 +6 | 17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 234 | 232 |
| Floors | 10 | 17 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | 2024 +2y |
| Listed amenities | 22 +2 | 20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| 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
Ascott Rafal Olaya RiyadhNovotel Riyadh Sahafa
- Novotel Riyadh Sahafa is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: €211 a night on average · Novotel Riyadh Sahafa: €182 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Riyadh by month
All months
| Month | Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh | Novotel Riyadh Sahafa |
|---|---|---|
| November | €158 | €151 |
| December | €222 | €198 |
| January | €191 | €262 |
| February | €218 | €142 |
| March | €218 | €135 |
| April | €163 | €136 |
| May | €214 | €194 |
| June | €214 | €182 |
| July | €214 | €187 |
| August | €214 | €199 |
| September | €214 | €195 |
| October | €297 | €199 |
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.
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh prices by monthNovotel Riyadh Sahafa prices by month
Location
240 m apart
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: city centre: 6.4 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 18 km, 23 places to eat within 500 m.
Novotel Riyadh Sahafa: city centre: 6.2 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 18 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m.
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Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Sahafa: common questions
Which is better, Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Sahafa?
They are evenly matched. Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh is stronger in spa & wellness; Novotel Riyadh Sahafa is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Sahafa?
Over the year Novotel Riyadh Sahafa costs about €182 a night on average against €211 at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Novotel Riyadh Sahafa is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh.
How far apart are Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh and Novotel Riyadh Sahafa?
The two hotels are 240 m 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