Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences vs Melissa Hotel Riyadh
Both are in Riyadh, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Al Izdihar
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Ghirnatah District
Melissa Hotel Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.9)
- to walk to the sights (4.8 km / 6.2 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (34 / 19)
Choose Melissa Hotel Riyadh if you want
- free parking
Why is Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences better than Melissa Hotel Riyadh?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.9)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 315 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 42)+13
Why is Melissa Hotel Riyadh better than Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences?
- 1Has free parking
- 211 more listed amenities (24 vs 13)+11
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
- 4Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences vs Melissa Hotel Riyadh: which hotel is better? | Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences | Melissa Hotel Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.4 | 7.9 |
| Location | 3.8 +0.4 | 3.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | 9.0 +4.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.4 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.4 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 420 +134 | 286 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 37% +23% | bottom 40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 +0.4 | 3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.8 km −1.4 km | 6.2 km |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 +15 | 19 |
| To the nearest food shop | 510 m −980 m | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 +6 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 100 |
| Floors | 19 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 +2y | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 24 +11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 12:00 −3h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.5 km apart
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences: city centre: 4.8 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 19 km, 34 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Melissa Hotel Riyadh: city centre: 6.2 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 19 km, 19 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences or Melissa Hotel Riyadh: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences or Melissa Hotel Riyadh?
They are evenly matched. Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is stronger in guest rating, location; Melissa Hotel Riyadh is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences or Melissa Hotel Riyadh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is closer: 4.8 km from the centre, against 6.2 km for Melissa Hotel Riyadh.
How far apart are Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences and Melissa Hotel Riyadh?
The two hotels are 1.5 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