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title: "Kimpton KAFD Riyadh vs LIV by Yamama - KAFD | StayVersus"
description: "Pick LIV by Yamama - KAFD. It comes out ahead on 4 of 13 compared facts. Kimpton KAFD Riyadh or LIV by Yamama - KAFD in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings…"
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# Kimpton KAFD Riyadh vs LIV by Yamama - KAFD

Both are in Riyadh, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Mugharrizat
## [Kimpton KAFD Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kimpton-kafd-riyadh-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1727227/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★★ · Mugharrizat
## [LIV by Yamama - KAFD](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/liv-by-yamama-kafd-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 4 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1782662/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick LIV by Yamama - KAFD

It comes out ahead on 4 of 13 compared facts. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Kimpton KAFD Riyadh if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose LIV by Yamama - KAFD if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Kimpton KAFD Riyadh better than LIV by Yamama - KAFD?

1.  330 m closer to the area centre (−330 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (212 vs 70 rooms) (×3.0)

### Why is LIV by Yamama - KAFD better than Kimpton KAFD Riyadh?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0) (+0.4)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (70 vs 212 rooms) (−142)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kimpton KAFD Riyadh | LIV by Yamama - KAFD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4  (+0.4) |
| Location | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.8  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 37  (+21) |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 28% | top 4%  (+24%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.8  (+0.3) | 2.5 |
| Distance to Mugharrizat centre | 1.6 km  (−330 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 212 | 70 |
| Floors | 16 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | 2025 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.0 km apart

## Kimpton KAFD Riyadh or LIV by Yamama - KAFD: common questions

### Which is better, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh or LIV by Yamama - KAFD?

LIV by Yamama - KAFD leads in 4 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is stronger in location score, distance to Mugharrizat centre, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh or LIV by Yamama - KAFD?

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 1.9 km for LIV by Yamama - KAFD.

### How far apart are Kimpton KAFD Riyadh and LIV by Yamama - KAFD?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kimpton-kafd-riyadh-riyadh-vs-liv-by-yamama-kafd-riyadh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/