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Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Cantonal Hotel Riyadh

Both are in Riyadh, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Al `Ulayya

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
4.0
Score by category
1 of 3
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Hotel★★★★Al `Ulayya

Cantonal Hotel Riyadh

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
3.7
Score by category
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 500 m apart.

Choose Cantonal Hotel Riyadh if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights

Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya better than Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?

  1. 1490 m closer to the area centre−490 m
  2. 2470 m closer to public transport−470 m
  3. 313 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+13

Why is Cantonal Hotel Riyadh better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
  2. 2More guest reviews (899 vs 139), so the rating is more reliable×6.5
  3. 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

All compared facts

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

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh OlayaCantonal Hotel Riyadh
Score by category
Guest rating 8.6 9.0 +0.4
Location 4.0 3.7
Public transport 6.6 +2.5 4.1
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.5 9.0 +0.5
Guest rating 8.6 9.0 +0.4
Number of reviews 139 899 +760
Rank in Riyadh top 16% top 1% +15%
Location
Location score 4.0 +0.3 3.7
Distance to Al `Ulayya centre 1.2 km −490 m 1.7 km
To public transport 770 m −470 m 1.2 km
To the airport 28 km 28 km
Restaurants within 500 m 53 +13 40
Sights within 1 km 1 1
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms – 107
Floors – 12
Newest building or renovation – 2022
Listed amenities 7 7
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Parking ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Wi-Fi – ✓
Bar – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Cantonal Hotel Riyadh: common questions

      Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?

      They are evenly matched. Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya is stronger in public transport; Cantonal Hotel Riyadh is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?

      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: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Cantonal Hotel Riyadh.

      How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya and Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?

      The two hotels are 500 m 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