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title: "Cantonal Hotel Riyadh vs Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel"
description: "Cantonal Hotel Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cantonal-hotel-riyadh-riyadh-vs-novotel-riyadh-al-anoud-hotel-riyadh/
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# Cantonal Hotel Riyadh vs Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel

Both are in Riyadh, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Al \`Ulayya
## [Cantonal Hotel Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cantonal-hotel-riyadh-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1244752/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Al \`Ulayya
## [Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-riyadh-al-anoud-hotel-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906634/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Cantonal Hotel Riyadh

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 190 m apart.

### Choose Cantonal Hotel Riyadh if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.8)

### Why is Cantonal Hotel Riyadh better than Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.8) (+1.2)
2.  More guest reviews (899 vs 436), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)

### Why is Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel better than Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?

1.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Cantonal Hotel Riyadh | Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.2) | 7.8 |
| Location | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Facilities | – | 10.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 9.5 |
| Public transport | 4.1  (+0.8) | 3.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+1.2) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.2) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 899  (+463) | 436 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 1%  (+66%) | bottom 33% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Distance to Al \`Ulayya centre | 1.7 km  (−130 m) | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km  (−140 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 28 km | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 40 | 45  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m | 520 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 107 | 166 |
| Floors | 12 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 29  (+22) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Cantonal Hotel RiyadhNovotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel

           

-   Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 10 months
-   Cantonal Hotel Riyadh: €158 a night on average · Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel: €105 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Riyadh by month](https://stayversus.com/en/saudi-arabia/riyadh/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Cantonal Hotel Riyadh prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cantonal-hotel-riyadh-riyadh/prices/)[Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-riyadh-al-anoud-hotel-riyadh/prices/)

## Location

190 m apart

Cantonal Hotel Riyadh: city centre: 8.0 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 40 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel: city centre: 8.0 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 45 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)

## Cantonal Hotel Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Cantonal Hotel Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel?

Cantonal Hotel Riyadh leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Cantonal Hotel Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel?

Over the year Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel costs about €105 a night on average against €158 at Cantonal Hotel Riyadh, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Cantonal Hotel Riyadh is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel.

### How far apart are Cantonal Hotel Riyadh and Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud Hotel?

The two hotels are 190 m 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/cantonal-hotel-riyadh-riyadh-vs-novotel-riyadh-al-anoud-hotel-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/
