Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh
Both are in Riyadh, 450 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
- 2 of 3
ResortAl `Ulayya
Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 450 m apart.
Choose Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 55)
Choose Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh if you want
- to walk to the sights (8.1 km / 8.5 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 55 / 8)
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya better than Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.1)+0.5
- 2440 m closer to the area centre−440 m
- 3430 m closer to public transport−430 m
Why is Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?
- 1Has an indoor pool
- 2Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh: which hotel is better? | Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya | Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Location | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 6.6 +2.3 | 4.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 139 | 183 +44 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 18% +31% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 +0.3 | 3.7 |
| Distance to Al `Ulayya centre | 1.2 km −440 m | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 770 m −430 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 28 km | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53 +11 | 42 |
| To the nearest food shop | 860 m | 660 m −200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 8 | 55 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1927 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +3 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
450 m apart
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.
Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh: city centre: 8.1 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 42 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh: common questions
Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh?
Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Dancenter Kingdom Tower 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 1.6 km for Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh.
How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya and Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh?
The two hotels are 450 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