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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Ad Dhubbat
IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2)+0.4
- 24.6 km closer to the city centre−4.6 km
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 440 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+40
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 42)+19
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Has an on-site restaurant
Why is IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya?
- 1More guest reviews (324 vs 139), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 1927)+91y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has free parking
- 54 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
- 6Has a gym
- 7A 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 vs IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz: which hotel is better? | 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?
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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.
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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