Awfad Hotel Riyadh vs Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya
Both are in Riyadh, 160 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
Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.
Choose Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Awfad Hotel Riyadh better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?
- 1More guest reviews (456 vs 139), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
- 2Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya better than Awfad Hotel Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.9)+0.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Awfad Hotel Riyadh vs Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya: which hotel is better? | Awfad Hotel Riyadh | Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Location | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 7.1 +0.5 | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.5 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 456 +317 | 139 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 63% | top 16% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Distance to Al `Ulayya centre | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 680 m −90 m | 770 m |
| To the airport | 29 km | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46 | 53 +7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 142 | – |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 +14 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| 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
160 m apart
Awfad Hotel Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya: common questions
Which is better, Awfad Hotel Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?
They are evenly matched. Awfad Hotel Riyadh is stronger in public transport; Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Awfad Hotel Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Awfad Hotel Riyadh and Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?
The two hotels are 160 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