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title: "Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz"
description: "Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya vs IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz

Both are in Riyadh, 6.7 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:** 2 of 4

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · Ad Dhubbat
## [IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/intercityhotel-riyadh-malaz-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1665598/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 6.7 km apart.

### Choose Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.2)
-   to walk to the sights (8.5 km / 13 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (53 / 13)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 84)

### Choose IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz if you want

-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 84 / 8)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 1927)

### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya better than IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  4.6 km closer to the city centre (−4.6 km)
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  40 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+40)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 42) (+19)
6.  Has 24-hour room service
7.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?

1.  More guest reviews (324 vs 139), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 1927) (+91y)
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  Has free parking
5.  4 more listed amenities (16 vs 12) (+4)
6.  Has a gym
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (84 vs 8 rooms) (×10.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya | IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Location | 4.0  (+0.8) | 3.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 6.6 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.3) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 139 | 324  (+185) |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 18%  (+26%) | top 44% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.0  (+0.8) | 3.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.5 km  (−4.6 km) | 13 km |
| To public transport | 770 m | – |
| To the airport | 28 km  (−3.5 km) | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53  (+40) | 13 |
| To the nearest food shop | 860 m | 530 m  (−330 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 84 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1927 | 2018  (+91y) |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 16  (+4) |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

[Courtyard by Marriott vs IntercityHotel: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/courtyard-vs-intercityhotel/)

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

6.7 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.

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz: city centre: 13 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 32 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Riyadh

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## Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya or IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz: common questions

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

Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location. IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz is stronger in facilities.

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

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: 8.5 km from the centre, against 13 km for IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz.

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

The two hotels are 6.7 km 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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