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title: "Awrad royal vs Malaz Raqi: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Awrad royal. It comes out ahead on 8 of 13 compared facts. Awrad royal or Malaz Raqi in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Awrad royal vs Malaz Raqi

Both are in Riyadh, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Al Ishbiliyah District
## [Awrad royal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/awrad-royal-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 8 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1169548/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Al Yarmouk District
## [Malaz Raqi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/malaz-raqi-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1816105/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Awrad royal

It comes out ahead on 8 of 13 compared facts. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Malaz Raqi if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Why is Awrad royal better than Malaz Raqi?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.5 vs 7.3) (+0.2)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10) (+12)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (15:00 vs 13:00) (+2h)

### Why is Malaz Raqi better than Awrad royal?

1.  1.4 km closer to the city centre (−1.4 km)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Awrad royal | Malaz Raqi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Location | 2.6  (+0.4) | 2.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.0 | – |
| Public transport | 1.1 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8  (+0.1) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.5  (+0.2) | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 22  (+2) |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 71%  (+4%) | top 75% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.6  (+0.4) | 2.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 12 km | 11 km  (−1.4 km) |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | – |
| To the airport | 20 km | 19 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4  (+3) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 42 | 30 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+9) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 15:00  (+2h) | 13:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.6 km apart

## Awrad royal or Malaz Raqi: common questions

### Which is better, Awrad royal or Malaz Raqi?

Awrad royal leads in 8 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Riyadh. Malaz Raqi is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre, to the airport.

### Which is cheaper, Awrad royal or Malaz Raqi?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Malaz Raqi is closer: 11 km from the centre, against 12 km for Awrad royal.

### How far apart are Awrad royal and Malaz Raqi?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/awrad-royal-riyadh-vs-malaz-raqi-riyadh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/