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title: "Hilton Riyadh Olaya vs Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre"
description: "Hilton Riyadh Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Hilton Riyadh Olaya vs Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre

Both are in Riyadh, 1.9 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:** 9 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1522023/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Al Maathar Municipality
## [Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-riyadh-hotel-convention-centre-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112776/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hilton Riyadh Olaya

It comes out ahead on 9 of 14 compared facts. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Hilton Riyadh Olaya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.1)
-   to walk to the sights (7.6 km / 8.5 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (75 / 4)

### Why is Hilton Riyadh Olaya better than Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1) (+0.8)
2.  More guest reviews (63 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×13)
3.  71 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+71)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 22) (+44)

### Why is Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre better than Hilton Riyadh Olaya?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hilton Riyadh Olaya | Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.8) | 8.1 |
| Location | 3.9  (+1.5) | 2.4 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Public transport | 0.6 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.6) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.8) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 63  (+58) | 5 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 12%  (+41%) | bottom 47% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9  (+1.5) | 2.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 7.6 km  (−860 m) | 8.5 km |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | – |
| To the airport | 28 km | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 75  (+71) | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 300 m  (−800 m) | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 9  (+8) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 833 |
| Floors | – | 24 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2025  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 21 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Hilton Riyadh OlayaSofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre

           

-   Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre is cheaper in 6 of 11 months
-   Hilton Riyadh Olaya: €267 a night on average · Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: €257 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Riyadh by month](https://stayversus.com/en/saudi-arabia/riyadh/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Hilton Riyadh Olaya prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh/prices/)

## Location

1.9 km apart

Hilton Riyadh Olaya: city centre: 7.6 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 75 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: city centre: 8.5 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Riyadh

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

## Hilton Riyadh Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Riyadh Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?

Hilton Riyadh Olaya leads in 9 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre is stronger in newest building or renovation.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton Riyadh Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?

Over the year Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre costs about €257 a night on average against €267 at Hilton Riyadh Olaya, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hilton Riyadh Olaya is closer: 7.6 km from the centre, against 8.5 km for Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre.

### How far apart are Hilton Riyadh Olaya and Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?

The two hotels are 1.9 km 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/hilton-riyadh-olaya-riyadh-vs-sofitel-riyadh-hotel-convention-centre-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/