Executives Hotel Olaya vs Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
Both are in Riyadh, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★As Sulaymaniyah District
Executives Hotel Olaya
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 9 of 16
Hotel★★★★★Al Maathar Municipality
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 16
The short answer
Pick Executives Hotel Olaya
It comes out ahead on 9 of 16 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.
Choose Executives Hotel Olaya if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.1)
- to walk to the sights (7.8 km / 8.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (56 / 4)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 178 / 833)
Choose Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 833 / 178)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2013)
Why is Executives Hotel Olaya better than Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
- 2More guest reviews (1,023 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×205
- 352 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+52
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 62 vs 22)+40
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (178 vs 833 rooms)−655
Why is Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre better than Executives Hotel Olaya?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2013)+12y
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (833 vs 178 rooms)×4.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Executives Hotel Olaya vs Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: which hotel is better? | Executives Hotel Olaya | Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Location | 3.8 +1.4 | 2.4 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,023 +1,018 | 5 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 36% +17% | bottom 47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 +1.4 | 2.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 7.8 km −690 m | 8.5 km |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | – |
| To the airport | 28 km | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56 +52 | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 460 m −640 m | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 178 | 833 |
| Floors | 8 | 24 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2025 +12y |
| Listed amenities | 29 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Executives Hotel OlayaSofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre
- Executives Hotel Olaya is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Executives Hotel Olaya: €111 a night on average · Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: €262 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Riyadh by month
All months
| Month | Executives Hotel Olaya | Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre |
|---|---|---|
| December | €173 | €294 |
| January | €110 | €299 |
| February | €111 | €196 |
| March | €111 | €195 |
| April | €111 | €249 |
| May | €110 | €233 |
| June | €110 | €208 |
| July | €110 | €211 |
| August | €110 | €214 |
| September | €110 | €238 |
| October | €110 | €316 |
| November | €60 | €492 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
2.4 km apart
Executives Hotel Olaya: city centre: 7.8 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 56 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: city centre: 8.5 km, King Khalid International Airport (RUH): 28 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
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Executives Hotel Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre: common questions
Which is better, Executives Hotel Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?
Executives Hotel Olaya leads in 9 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre is stronger in star rating, newest building or renovation.
Which is cheaper, Executives Hotel Olaya or Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?
Over the year Executives Hotel Olaya costs about €111 a night on average against €262 at Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Executives Hotel Olaya is closer: 7.8 km from the centre, against 8.5 km for Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre.
How far apart are Executives Hotel Olaya and Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre?
The two hotels are 2.4 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