Fairmont Ramla Riyadh vs Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
Both are in Riyadh, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelMugharrizat
Fairmont Ramla Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★Mugharrizat
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Fairmont Ramla Riyadh
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose Fairmont Ramla Riyadh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
Why is Fairmont Ramla Riyadh better than Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.9)+0.7
- 2Has a spa
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 47 more listed amenities (29 vs 22)+7
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh better than Fairmont Ramla Riyadh?
- 1More guest reviews (303 vs 42), so the rating is more reliable×7.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Fairmont Ramla Riyadh vs Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: which hotel is better? | Fairmont Ramla Riyadh | Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.7 | 7.9 |
| Location | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 10.0 +2.5 | 7.5 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 +2.0 | 6.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.4 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.7 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 42 | 303 +261 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 28% +35% | top 63% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Distance to Mugharrizat centre | 3.1 km | 3.0 km |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 29 +6 | 23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 249 | 234 |
| Floors | 35 | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +1y | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 29 +7 | 22 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
230 m apart
Fairmont Ramla Riyadh or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh: common questions
Which is better, Fairmont Ramla Riyadh or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
Fairmont Ramla Riyadh leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Fairmont Ramla Riyadh or Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Fairmont Ramla Riyadh and Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh?
The two hotels are 230 m 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