Executives Hotel Olaya vs Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
Both are in Riyadh, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★As Sulaymaniyah District
Executives Hotel Olaya
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 8 of 14
Hotel★★★★★Al Maathar Municipality
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 14
The short answer
Pick Executives Hotel Olaya
It comes out ahead on 8 of 14 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.
Choose Executives Hotel Olaya if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Executives Hotel Olaya better than Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
- 2690 m closer to the city centre−690 m
- 3More guest reviews (1,023 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×205
- 452 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+52
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 62 vs 22)+40
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (178 vs 833 rooms)−655
Why is Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre better than Executives Hotel Olaya?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2013)+12y
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (833 vs 178 rooms)×4.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Executives Hotel Olaya vs Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: which hotel is better? | Executives Hotel Olaya | Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Location | 3.8 +1.4 | 2.4 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,023 +1,018 | 5 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 32% +22% | top 54% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 +1.4 | 2.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 7.8 km −690 m | 8.5 km |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | – |
| To the airport | 28 km | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56 +52 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 178 | 833 |
| Floors | 8 | 24 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2025 +12y |
| Listed amenities | 29 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
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Location
2.4 km apart
Executives Hotel Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: common questions
Which is better, Executives Hotel Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?
Executives Hotel Olaya leads in 8 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre is stronger in star rating, newest building or renovation.
Which is cheaper, Executives Hotel Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Executives Hotel Olaya is closer: 7.8 km from the centre, against 8.5 km for Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre.
How far apart are Executives Hotel Olaya and Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?
The two hotels are 2.4 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