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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 1.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 123 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+23
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 47 vs 27)+20
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has free parking
- 59 more listed amenities (29 vs 20)+9
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya better than Fairmont Ramla Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2Later 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 vs Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
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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.
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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.
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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