Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh vs Novotel Riyadh Sahafa
Both are in Riyadh, 7.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 6.2 Okay
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★Mugharrizat
Novotel Riyadh Sahafa
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Novotel Riyadh Sahafa
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 7.6 km apart.
Choose Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 6.2 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 41 / 232)
Choose Novotel Riyadh Sahafa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 6.2)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 232 / 41)
Why is Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh better than Novotel Riyadh Sahafa?
- 14.9 km closer to the city centre−4.9 km
- 2More guest reviews (196 vs 82), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Later check-out (16:00 vs 12:00)+4h
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (41 vs 232 rooms)−191
Why is Novotel Riyadh Sahafa better than Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.2)+2.9
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
- 6Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (232 vs 41 rooms)×5.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh vs Novotel Riyadh Sahafa: which hotel is better? | Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh | Novotel Riyadh Sahafa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.2 | 9.1 +2.9 |
| Location | 3.6 +1.1 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 5.5 +5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.4 | 8.8 +2.4 |
| Guest rating | 6.2 | 9.1 +2.9 |
| Number of reviews | 196 +114 | 82 |
| Rank in Riyadh | bottom 2% | top 4% +94% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.6 +1.1 | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km −4.9 km | 6.2 km |
| To the airport | 21 km | 18 km −2.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 17 +6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km −310 m | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 41 | 232 |
| Floors | – | 17 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 16:00 +4h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Comfort Inn Suites RiyadhNovotel Riyadh Sahafa
- Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh: €82 a night on average · Novotel Riyadh Sahafa: €162 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Riyadh by month
All months
| Month | Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh | Novotel Riyadh Sahafa |
|---|---|---|
| December | €119 | €97 |
| January | €119 | €249 |
| February | €119 | €135 |
| March | €72 | €126 |
| April | €72 | €128 |
| May | €72 | €146 |
| June | €72 | €177 |
| July | €72 | €179 |
| August | €72 | €183 |
| September | €72 | €187 |
| October | €72 | €186 |
| November | €55 | €155 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh prices by monthNovotel Riyadh Sahafa prices by month
Location
7.6 km apart
Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh: city centre: 1.4 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 21 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m.
Novotel Riyadh Sahafa: city centre: 6.2 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 18 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m.
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Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Sahafa: common questions
Which is better, Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Sahafa?
Novotel Riyadh Sahafa leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh or Novotel Riyadh Sahafa?
Over the year Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh costs about €82 a night on average against €162 at Novotel Riyadh Sahafa, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 6.2 km for Novotel Riyadh Sahafa.
How far apart are Comfort Inn Suites Riyadh and Novotel Riyadh Sahafa?
The two hotels are 7.6 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