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title: "Best Western Premier Riyadh vs Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya"
description: "Best Western Premier Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Best Western Premier Riyadh vs Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya

Both are in Riyadh, 3.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · As Salamah
## [Best Western Premier Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/best-western-premier-riyadh-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 14

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Hotel · ★★★★ · Al \`Ulayya
## [Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 8 of 14

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The short answer

## Pick Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya

It comes out ahead on 8 of 14 compared facts. 3.7 km apart.

### Choose Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya if you want

-   to walk to the sights (8.5 km / 11 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (53 / 28)

### Why is Best Western Premier Riyadh better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
2.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)

### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya better than Best Western Premier Riyadh?

1.  More guest reviews (139 vs 55), so the rating is more reliable (×2.5)
2.  25 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+25)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 47) (+14)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Best Western Premier Riyadh | Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.4 | 4.0  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | – | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 55 | 139  (+84) |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 23% | top 18%  (+5%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.4 | 4.0  (+0.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km | 8.5 km  (−2.4 km) |
| To public transport | – | 770 m |
| To the airport | 30 km | 28 km  (−2.0 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 28 | 53  (+25) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km | 860 m  (−850 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1927 |
| Listed amenities | – | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Best Western Premier vs Courtyard by Marriott: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/best-western-premier-vs-courtyard/)

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

3.7 km apart

Best Western Premier Riyadh: city centre: 11 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 30 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m.

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya: city centre: 8.5 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Riyadh

[Riyadh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/saudi-arabia/riyadh-region/riyadh/weather)

## Best Western Premier Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya: common questions

### Which is better, Best Western Premier Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya leads in 8 of 14 categories, including number of reviews, rank in Riyadh, location score. Best Western Premier Riyadh is stronger in guest rating, check-in from, check-out until.

### Which is cheaper, Best Western Premier Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya is closer: 8.5 km from the centre, against 11 km for Best Western Premier Riyadh.

### How far apart are Best Western Premier Riyadh and Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?

The two hotels are 3.7 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/best-western-premier-riyadh-riyadh-vs-courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-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/