IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz vs Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
Both are in Riyadh, 20 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 1.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 20 km apart.
Choose IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (13 / 6)
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 84 / 201)
Choose Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.2)
- to walk to the sights (7.3 km / 13 km)
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 201 / 84)
Why is IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz better than Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?
- 1More guest reviews (324 vs 71), so the rating is more reliable×4.6
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 27)+15
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has free parking
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (84 vs 201 rooms)−117
Why is Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya better than IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.2)+0.8
- 25.7 km closer to the city centre−5.7 km
- 314 km closer to the airport−14 km
- 4Has a spa
- 5Has a swimming pool
- 64 more listed amenities (20 vs 16)+4
- 7Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz vs Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya: which hotel is better? | IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz | Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.0 +0.8 |
| Location | 3.2 +1.6 | 1.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7 +0.9 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 9.5 +8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.0 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 324 +253 | 71 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 44% | top 7% +37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.2 +1.6 | 1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 13 km | 7.3 km −5.7 km |
| To the airport | 32 km | 17 km −14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 +7 | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 530 m −740 m | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 84 | 201 |
| Floors | 6 | 20 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 20 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 15:00 +3h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya
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Location
20 km apart
IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz: city centre: 13 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 32 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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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IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya: common questions
Which is better, IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz or Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz 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 13 km for IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz.
How far apart are IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz and Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya?
The two hotels are 20 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