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title: "Fairmont Ramla Riyadh vs Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya"
description: "Fairmont Ramla Riyadh or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Fairmont Ramla Riyadh vs Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya

Both are in Riyadh, 930 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel
## [Fairmont Ramla Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fairmont-ramla-riyadh-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1402017/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★
## [Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-hotel-residence-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004350/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 930 m apart.

### Choose Fairmont Ramla Riyadh if you want

-   to walk to the sights (6.7 km / 7.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (29 / 6)
-   free parking

### Choose Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.6)

### Why is Fairmont Ramla Riyadh better than Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?

1.  23 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+23)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 47 vs 27) (+20)
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  Has free parking
5.  9 more listed amenities (29 vs 20) (+9)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant
7.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya better than Fairmont Ramla Riyadh?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6) (+0.4)
2.  Later check-out (15:00 vs 12:00) (+3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Fairmont Ramla Riyadh | Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Location | 2.6  (+1.0) | 1.6 |
| Facilities | 10.0  (+3.3) | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 | 9.5  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 42 | 71  (+29) |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 32% | top 7%  (+25%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.6  (+1.0) | 1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.7 km  (−680 m) | 7.3 km |
| To the airport | 18 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 29  (+23) | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km | 1.3 km  (−470 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 249 | 201 |
| Floors | 35 | 20 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 29  (+9) | 20 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 15:00  (+3h) |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Fairmont Ramla Riyadh prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fairmont-ramla-riyadh-riyadh/prices/)

## Location

930 m apart

Fairmont Ramla Riyadh: city centre: 6.7 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 18 km, 29 places to eat within 500 m.

Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya: city centre: 7.3 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 17 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Riyadh

[Riyadh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/saudi-arabia/riyadh-region/riyadh/weather)

## Fairmont Ramla Riyadh or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya: common questions

### Which is better, Fairmont Ramla Riyadh or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?

They are evenly matched. Fairmont Ramla Riyadh is stronger in location, facilities; Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Fairmont Ramla Riyadh or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Fairmont Ramla Riyadh is closer: 6.7 km from the centre, against 7.3 km for Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya.

### How far apart are Fairmont Ramla Riyadh and Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?

The two hotels are 930 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/fairmont-ramla-riyadh-riyadh-vs-radisson-hotel-residence-riyadh-olaya-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/