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title: "Hilton Riyadh Olaya vs Le Méridien Riyadh | StayVersus"
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# Hilton Riyadh Olaya vs Le Méridien Riyadh

Both are in Riyadh, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Ar Rahmaniyah District
## [Hilton Riyadh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 7 of 13

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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Al Wuroud District
## [Le Méridien Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/le-meridien-riyadh-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 13

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The short answer

## Pick Hilton Riyadh Olaya

It comes out ahead on 7 of 13 compared facts. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose Hilton Riyadh Olaya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Choose Le Méridien Riyadh if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Why is Hilton Riyadh Olaya better than Le Méridien Riyadh?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.0) (+0.9)
2.  More guest reviews (63 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×2.4)
3.  55 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+55)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 48) (+18)

### Why is Le Méridien Riyadh better than Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

1.  1.9 km closer to the city centre (−1.9 km)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hilton Riyadh Olaya | Le Méridien Riyadh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.9) | 8.0 |
| Location | 3.9  (+0.4) | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Public transport | 0.6 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.6) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.9) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 63  (+37) | 26 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 11%  (+47%) | top 58% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9  (+0.4) | 3.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 7.6 km | 5.7 km  (−1.9 km) |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | – |
| To the airport | 28 km | 26 km  (−2.0 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 75  (+55) | 20 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+11) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

2.1 km apart

## Hilton Riyadh Olaya or Le Méridien Riyadh: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Riyadh Olaya or Le Méridien Riyadh?

Hilton Riyadh Olaya leads in 7 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Le Méridien Riyadh is stronger in distance to the centre, to the airport.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton Riyadh Olaya or Le Méridien Riyadh?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Le Méridien Riyadh is closer: 5.7 km from the centre, against 7.6 km for Hilton Riyadh Olaya.

### How far apart are Hilton Riyadh Olaya and Le Méridien Riyadh?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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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