Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya vs Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
Both are in Riyadh, 15 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 4
Hotel★★★★
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 1.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 15 km apart.
Choose Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (70 / 6)
- free parking
Choose Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya if you want
- to walk to the sights (7.3 km / 8.9 km)
- a short airport transfer (17 km / 29 km)
Why is Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya better than Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (189 vs 71), so the rating is more reliable×2.7
- 364 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+64
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 27)+32
- 5Has free parking
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya better than Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
- 211 km closer to the airport−11 km
- 3Later check-out (15:00 vs 12:00)+3h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya vs Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya: which hotel is better? | Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya | Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Location | 4.3 +2.7 | 1.6 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +2.5 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.7 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 189 +118 | 71 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 13% | top 7% +6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 +2.7 | 1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.9 km | 7.3 km −1.6 km |
| To public transport | 210 m | – |
| To the airport | 29 km | 17 km −11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 70 +64 | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 830 m −440 m | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 +4 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 257 | 201 |
| Floors | 28 | 20 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23 +3 | 20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 15:00 +3h |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
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Location
15 km apart
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya: city centre: 8.9 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 29 km, 70 places to eat within 500 m.
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya: city centre: 7.3 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 17 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya: common questions
Which is better, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, facilities. Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya is closer: 7.3 km from the centre, against 8.9 km for Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.
How far apart are Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya and Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?
The two hotels are 15 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