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Kimpton KAFD Riyadh vs Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road

Both are in Riyadh, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Kimpton KAFD Riyadh

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
2.8
Score by category
3 of 12
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Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
3.3
Score by category
5 of 12
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The short answer

Pick Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road

It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. 1.5 km apart.

Choose Kimpton KAFD Riyadh if you want

  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road if you want

  • to walk to the sights

Why is Kimpton KAFD Riyadh better than Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
  2. 21.4 km closer to the area centre−1.4 km
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2020)+5y

Why is Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road better than Kimpton KAFD Riyadh?

No clear advantages in our data.

All compared facts

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

Kimpton KAFD RiyadhCourtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road
Score by category
Guest rating 9.0 +0.3 8.7
Location 2.8 3.3 +0.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.4 8.4 +0.1
Guest rating 9.0 +0.3 8.7
Number of reviews 16 48 +32
Rank in Riyadh top 28% top 21% +7%
Location
Location score 2.8 3.3 +0.5
Distance to Mugharrizat centre 1.6 km −1.4 km 3.0 km
To the airport 22 km 22 km
Restaurants within 500 m 5 8 +3
Sights within 1 km 1 1
Rooms & building
Star rating – ★★★★
Rooms 212 –
Floors 16 8
Newest building or renovation 2025 +5y 2020
Listed amenities – 9
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until – 12:00
Amenities
Parking – ✓
Car hire – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Bar – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Minibar – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

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      Kimpton KAFD Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road: common questions

      Which is better, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road?

      Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road leads in 5 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Riyadh. Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is stronger in guest rating, distance to Mugharrizat centre, newest building or renovation.

      Which is cheaper, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh or Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road.

      How far apart are Kimpton KAFD Riyadh and Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road?

      The two hotels are 1.5 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