Dome El Nozha vs Smayah Residence
Both are in Riyadh, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentAl Nuzhah District
Dome El Nozha
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 5 of 13
HotelMugharrzat
Smayah Residence
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 13
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?
- 1760 m closer to the city centre−760 m
- 232 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+32
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 38)+16
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Smayah Residence better than Dome El Nozha?
- 1Higher 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 vs Smayah Residence: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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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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