Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya vs Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Both are in Riyadh, 910 m 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 5
Hotel★★★★★Al `Ulayya
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 910 m apart.
Choose Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.5)
- to walk to the sights (8.9 km / 9.8 km)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2000)
Why is Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya better than Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh?
- 1500 m closer to public transport−500 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2000)+17y
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh better than Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya?
- 1340 m closer to the area centre−340 m
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya vs Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh: which hotel is better? | Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya | Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Location | 4.3 +0.4 | 3.9 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | 10.0 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 9.7 +2.8 | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.2 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 189 +81 | 108 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 13% +15% | top 28% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 +0.4 | 3.9 |
| Distance to Al `Ulayya centre | 630 m | 290 m −340 m |
| To public transport | 210 m −500 m | 720 m |
| To the airport | 29 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 70 | 85 +15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 830 m | 220 m −610 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 257 | 330 |
| Floors | 28 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +17y | 2000 |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 23 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
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Location
910 m apart
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya: city centre: 8.9 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 29 km, 70 places to eat within 500 m.
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh: city centre: 9.8 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 30 km, 85 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh: common questions
Which is better, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh?
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya leads in 2 of 5 categories, including location, public transport. Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh is closer: 290 m from the centre, against 630 m for Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.
How far apart are Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya and Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh?
The two hotels are 910 m 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