Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya vs Narcissus The Royal
Both are in Riyadh, 820 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
- 4 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Al `Ulayya
Narcissus The Royal
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 820 m apart.
Choose Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya if you want
- to walk to the sights (8.9 km / 9.6 km)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Narcissus The Royal if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.7)
Why is Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya better than Narcissus The Royal?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3390 m closer to public transport−390 m
- 49 more listed amenities (23 vs 14)+9
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Narcissus The Royal better than Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7)+0.6
- 2420 m closer to the area centre−420 m
- 3Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya vs Narcissus The Royal: which hotel is better? | Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya | Narcissus The Royal |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Location | 4.3 +0.4 | 3.9 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +3.4 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 +8.0 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.7 +2.1 | 7.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.2 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 189 | 367 +178 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 13% | top 1% +13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 +0.4 | 3.9 |
| Distance to Al `Ulayya centre | 630 m | 210 m −420 m |
| To public transport | 210 m −390 m | 600 m |
| To the airport | 29 km | 29 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 70 | 75 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 830 m | 440 m −380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 7 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 257 | 173 |
| Floors | 28 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23 +9 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:30 +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 | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
820 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.
Narcissus The Royal: city centre: 9.6 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 29 km, 75 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Narcissus The Royal: common questions
Which is better, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Narcissus The Royal?
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Narcissus The Royal is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Narcissus The Royal?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Narcissus The Royal is closer: 210 m from the centre, against 630 m for Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.
How far apart are Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya and Narcissus The Royal?
The two hotels are 820 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