---
title: "Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Hilton Riyadh Olaya"
description: "Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Hilton Riyadh Olaya in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh-vs-hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-23
---

# Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Hilton Riyadh Olaya

Both are in Riyadh, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Al \`Ulayya
## [Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1317389/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Ar Rahmaniyah District
## [Hilton Riyadh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1522023/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hilton Riyadh Olaya

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Hilton Riyadh Olaya if you want

-   to walk to the sights (7.6 km / 8.5 km)
-   a spa and wellness
-   free parking
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 1927)

### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya better than Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

1.  1.1 km closer to public transport (−1.1 km)
2.  More guest reviews (139 vs 63), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Hilton Riyadh Olaya better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6) (+0.3)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  22 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+22)
5.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 1927) (+97y)
6.  Has free parking
7.  9 more listed amenities (21 vs 12) (+9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya | Hilton Riyadh Olaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.9  (+0.3) |
| Location | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 7.0  (+5.5) |
| Public transport | 6.6  (+6.0) | 0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.9  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 139  (+76) | 63 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 18% | top 12%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.5 km | 7.6 km  (−860 m) |
| To public transport | 770 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 28 km | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53 | 75  (+22) |
| To the nearest food shop | 860 m | 300 m  (−550 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 9  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1927 | 2024  (+97y) |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 21  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Courtyard by Marriott vs Hilton Hotels & Resorts: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/courtyard-vs-hilton/)

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Hilton Riyadh Olaya prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km 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.

Hilton Riyadh Olaya: city centre: 7.6 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 75 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)

## Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Hilton Riyadh Olaya: common questions

### Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

Hilton Riyadh Olaya leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Hilton 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?

Hilton Riyadh Olaya is closer: 7.6 km from the centre, against 8.5 km for Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya.

### How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya and Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Awfad Hotel Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/awfad-hotel-riyadh-riyadh-vs-courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)
-   [Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Rosh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh-vs-rosh-olaya-riyadh/)
-   [Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Dancenter Kingdom Tower Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh-vs-dancenter-kingdom-tower-riyadh-riyadh/)
-   [Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Cantonal Hotel Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cantonal-hotel-riyadh-riyadh-vs-courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)
-   [Hilton Riyadh Olaya vs Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/four-seasons-hotel-riyadh-at-kingdom-centre-riyadh-vs-hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)
-   [Hilton Riyadh Olaya vs Executives Hotel Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/executives-hotel-olaya-riyadh-vs-hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)
-   [Hilton Riyadh Olaya vs Cantonal Hotel Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cantonal-hotel-riyadh-riyadh-vs-hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)

## 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/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh-vs-hilton-riyadh-olaya-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/