Awfad Hotel Riyadh vs Cantonal Hotel Riyadh
Both are in Riyadh, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelAl `Ulayya
Awfad Hotel Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Al `Ulayya
Cantonal Hotel Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 650 m apart.
Choose Cantonal Hotel Riyadh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Awfad Hotel Riyadh better than Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?
- 1610 m closer to the area centre−610 m
- 2560 m closer to public transport−560 m
- 3Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Cantonal Hotel Riyadh better than Awfad Hotel Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.9)+1.1
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2016)+6y
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Awfad Hotel Riyadh vs Cantonal Hotel Riyadh: which hotel is better? | Awfad Hotel Riyadh | Cantonal Hotel Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.0 +1.1 |
| Location | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 7.1 +3.0 | 4.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.0 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.0 +1.1 |
| Number of reviews | 456 | 899 +443 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 63% | top 1% +62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 +0.3 | 3.7 |
| Distance to Al `Ulayya centre | 1.1 km −610 m | 1.7 km |
| To public transport | 680 m −560 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 29 km | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46 +6 | 40 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 142 | 107 |
| Floors | 5 | 12 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2022 +6y |
| Listed amenities | 20 +13 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
650 m apart
Awfad Hotel Riyadh or Cantonal Hotel Riyadh: common questions
Which is better, Awfad Hotel Riyadh or Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?
They are evenly matched. Awfad Hotel Riyadh is stronger in public transport; Cantonal Hotel Riyadh is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Awfad Hotel Riyadh or Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Awfad Hotel Riyadh is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Cantonal Hotel Riyadh.
How far apart are Awfad Hotel Riyadh and Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?
The two hotels are 650 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