Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Both are in Riyadh, 560 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
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Al `Ulayya
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 560 m apart.
Choose Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya if you want
- to walk to the sights (8.5 km / 8.9 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 257)
Choose Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya if you want
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 257 / 8)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 1927)
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya better than Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (8 vs 257 rooms)−249
Why is Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?
- 1540 m closer to the area centre−540 m
- 2Has a spa
- 3560 m closer to public transport−560 m
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 517 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+17
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 1927)+90y
- 7Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya: which hotel is better? | Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya | Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Location | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 9.2 +4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 9.5 +8.0 |
| Public transport | 6.6 | 9.7 +3.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 139 | 189 +50 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 18% | top 13% +5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 | 4.3 +0.3 |
| Distance to Al `Ulayya centre | 1.2 km | 630 m −540 m |
| To public transport | 770 m | 210 m −560 m |
| To the airport | 28 km | 29 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53 | 70 +17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 860 m | 830 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 257 |
| Floors | – | 28 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1927 | 2017 +90y |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 23 +11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Courtyard by Marriott vs Hyatt Regency: which hotel brand is better?
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Location
560 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.
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya: city centre: 8.9 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 29 km, 70 places to eat within 500 m.
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Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya: common questions
Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya?
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or Hyatt Regency 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?
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya.
How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya and Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya?
The two hotels are 560 m apart in a straight line.
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