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
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 9 of 14
Hotel★★★★★Al Maathar Municipality
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 14
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1)+0.8
- 2More guest reviews (63 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 371 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+71
- 4More 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 vs Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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Hotel prices in Riyadh by month
All months
| Month | Hilton Riyadh Olaya | Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre |
|---|---|---|
| November | €171 | €492 |
| December | €282 | €294 |
| January | €282 | €299 |
| February | €166 | €196 |
| March | €173 | €195 |
| April | €452 | €249 |
| May | €282 | €233 |
| June | €282 | €208 |
| July | €282 | €211 |
| August | €282 | €214 |
| September | €282 | €238 |
| October | – | €316 |
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.
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.
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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.
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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