---
title: "Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh vs Rosh Olaya"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh or Rosh Olaya in…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mandarin-oriental-al-faisaliah-riyadh-riyadh-vs-rosh-olaya-riyadh/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-19
---

# Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh vs Rosh Olaya

Both are in Riyadh, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Al \`Ulayya
## [Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mandarin-oriental-al-faisaliah-riyadh-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1818068/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Al \`Ulayya
## [Rosh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rosh-olaya-riyadh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2039791/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Rosh Olaya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.5)
-   to walk to the sights (8.7 km / 9.8 km)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2015 / 2000)

### Why is Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh better than Rosh Olaya?

1.  630 m closer to the area centre (−630 m)
2.  31 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+31)
3.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)

### Why is Rosh Olaya better than Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh?

1.  More guest reviews (407 vs 108), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2000) (+15y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh | Rosh Olaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 7.9  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.6  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 108 | 407  (+299) |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 28% | top 15%  (+13%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Distance to Al \`Ulayya centre | 290 m  (−630 m) | 930 m |
| To public transport | 720 m | 530 m  (−180 m) |
| To the airport | 30 km | 29 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 85  (+31) | 54 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 330 | – |
| Floors | 7 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2000 | 2015  (+15y) |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+17) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.2 km apart

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh: city centre: 9.8 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 30 km, 85 places to eat within 500 m.

Rosh Olaya: city centre: 8.7 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 29 km, 54 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Riyadh

[Riyadh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/saudi-arabia/riyadh-region/riyadh/weather)

## Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh or Rosh Olaya: common questions

### Which is better, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh or Rosh Olaya?

Rosh Olaya leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh or Rosh Olaya?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh is closer: 290 m from the centre, against 930 m for Rosh Olaya.

### How far apart are Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh and Rosh Olaya?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh vs Narcissus The Royal](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mandarin-oriental-al-faisaliah-riyadh-riyadh-vs-narcissus-the-royal-riyadh/)
-   [Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh vs Narcissus Hotel and Spa Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mandarin-oriental-al-faisaliah-riyadh-riyadh-vs-narcissus-hotel-and-spa-riyadh-riyadh/)
-   [Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh vs Braira Hotel Olaya Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/braira-hotel-olaya-riyadh-riyadh-vs-mandarin-oriental-al-faisaliah-riyadh-riyadh/)
-   [Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh vs Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Qasr By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/holiday-inn-riyadh-al-qasr-by-ihg-riyadh-vs-mandarin-oriental-al-faisaliah-riyadh-riyadh/)
-   [Rosh Olaya vs Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-riyadh-olaya-riyadh-vs-rosh-olaya-riyadh/)
-   [Rosh Olaya vs Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hyatt-regency-riyadh-olaya-riyadh-vs-rosh-olaya-riyadh/)
-   [Rosh Olaya vs Narcissus Hotel and Spa Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/narcissus-hotel-and-spa-riyadh-riyadh-vs-rosh-olaya-riyadh/)
-   [Rosh Olaya vs Cantonal Hotel Riyadh](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cantonal-hotel-riyadh-riyadh-vs-rosh-olaya-riyadh/)

## 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/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mandarin-oriental-al-faisaliah-riyadh-riyadh-vs-rosh-olaya-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/