--- title: "Narcissus The Royal vs Rosh Olaya: which hotel is better?" description: "Narcissus The Royal or Rosh Olaya in Riyadh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/narcissus-the-royal-riyadh-vs-rosh-olaya-riyadh/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-31 --- # Narcissus The Royal vs Rosh Olaya Both are in Riyadh, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · Al \`Ulayya ## [Narcissus The Royal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/narcissus-the-royal-riyadh/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 3.9 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1884284/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 Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart. ### Choose Narcissus The Royal if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.6) ### Choose Rosh Olaya if you want - to walk to the sights (8.7 km / 9.6 km) ### Why is Narcissus The Royal better than Rosh Olaya? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6) (+0.7) 2. 710 m closer to the area centre (−710 m) 3. 21 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+21) ### Why is Rosh Olaya better than Narcissus The Royal? 1. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Narcissus The Royal | Rosh Olaya | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.7) | 8.6 | | Location | 3.9 | 4.1 | | Facilities | 5.8 | – | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – | | Public transport | 7.6 | 7.9 (+0.3) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.2 (+0.6) | 8.6 | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.7) | 8.6 | | Number of reviews | 367 | 407 (+40) | | Rank in Riyadh | top 1% (+15%) | top 15% | | Location | | Location score | 3.9 | 4.1 | | Distance to Al \`Ulayya centre | 210 m (−710 m) | 930 m | | To public transport | 600 m | 530 m | | To the airport | 29 km | 29 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 75 (+21) | 54 | | To the nearest food shop | 440 m (−420 m) | 860 m | | Shops within 500 m | 7 (+3) | 4 | | Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | | Rooms | 173 | – | | Floors | – | 8 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 | | Listed amenities | 14 (+8) | 6 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:30 (+1h) | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 1.1 km apart Narcissus The Royal: city centre: 9.6 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 29 km, 75 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) ## Narcissus The Royal or Rosh Olaya: common questions ### Which is better, Narcissus The Royal or Rosh Olaya? They are evenly matched. Narcissus The Royal is stronger in guest rating; Rosh Olaya is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Narcissus The Royal 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? Narcissus The Royal is closer: 210 m from the centre, against 930 m for Rosh Olaya. ### How far apart are Narcissus The Royal and Rosh Olaya? 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