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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Ar Rahmaniyah District
Hilton Riyadh Olaya
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
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?
- 11.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
- 2More guest reviews (139 vs 63), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Hilton Riyadh Olaya better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6)+0.3
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 422 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+22
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 1927)+97y
- 6Has free parking
- 79 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 vs Hilton Riyadh Olaya: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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