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
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 14
Hotel★★★★Al `Ulayya
Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 8 of 14
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?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya better than Best Western Premier Riyadh?
- 1More guest reviews (139 vs 55), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 225 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+25
- 3More 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 vs Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya: which hotel is better? | 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?
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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.
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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.
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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