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title: "Dome El Nozha vs Smayah Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Dome El Nozha. It comes out ahead on 5 of 13 compared facts. Dome El Nozha or Smayah Residence in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Dome El Nozha vs Smayah Residence

Both are in Riyadh, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Al Nuzhah District
## [Dome El Nozha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dome-el-nozha-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.6

- **Score by category:** 5 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1359684/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Mugharrzat
## [Smayah Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/smayah-residence-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2110781/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Dome El Nozha

It comes out ahead on 5 of 13 compared facts. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Dome El Nozha if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Choose Smayah Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Dome El Nozha better than Smayah Residence?

1.  760 m closer to the city centre (−760 m)
2.  32 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+32)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 38) (+16)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Smayah Residence better than Dome El Nozha?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.6) (+1.4)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Dome El Nozha | Smayah Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.0  (+1.4) |
| Location | 3.6  (+0.3) | 3.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.7  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.0  (+1.4) |
| Number of reviews | 97  (+39) | 58 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 76% | top 7%  (+69%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.6  (+0.3) | 3.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.1 km  (−760 m) | 4.9 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46  (+32) | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 50 | 44 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.2 km apart

## Dome El Nozha or Smayah Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Dome El Nozha or Smayah Residence?

Dome El Nozha leads in 5 of 13 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Smayah Residence is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Riyadh.

### Which is cheaper, Dome El Nozha or Smayah Residence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Dome El Nozha is closer: 4.1 km from the centre, against 4.9 km for Smayah Residence.

### How far apart are Dome El Nozha and Smayah Residence?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dome-el-nozha-riyadh-vs-smayah-residence-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/