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Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya vs Cantonal Hotel Riyadh

Both are in Riyadh, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Al `Ulayya

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
4.3
Score by category
2 of 3
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Hotel★★★★Al `Ulayya

Cantonal Hotel Riyadh

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
3.7
Score by category
1 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.0 km apart.

Choose Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya if you want

  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Cantonal Hotel Riyadh if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a smaller, quieter hotel
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Why is Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya better than Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?

  1. 11.0 km closer to the area centre−1.0 km
  2. 21.0 km closer to public transport−1.0 km
  3. 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  4. 430 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+30
  5. 5A larger hotel with more facilities (257 vs 107 rooms)×2.4

Why is Cantonal Hotel Riyadh better than Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
  2. 2More guest reviews (899 vs 189), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2017)+5y
  4. 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (107 vs 257 rooms)−150

All compared facts

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

Hyatt Regency Riyadh OlayaCantonal Hotel Riyadh
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 9.0 +0.3
Location 4.3 +0.6 3.7
Facilities 8.3 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 9.5 –
Public transport 9.7 +5.6 4.1
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.6 9.0 +0.4
Guest rating 8.7 9.0 +0.3
Number of reviews 189 899 +710
Rank in Riyadh top 11% top 1% +10%
Location
Location score 4.3 +0.6 3.7
Distance to Al `Ulayya centre 630 m −1.0 km 1.7 km
To public transport 210 m −1.0 km 1.2 km
To the airport 29 km 28 km
Restaurants within 500 m 70 +30 40
Sights within 1 km 0 1
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 257 107
Floors 28 12
Newest building or renovation 2017 2022 +5y
Listed amenities 22 +15 7
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Sauna ✓ –
Hot tub ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Air conditioning – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Cantonal Hotel Riyadh: common questions

      Which is better, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?

      Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Cantonal Hotel Riyadh is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Cantonal 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?

      Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Cantonal Hotel Riyadh.

      How far apart are Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya and Cantonal Hotel Riyadh?

      The two hotels are 1.0 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