The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh vs Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
Both are in Riyadh, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Al Hada District
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 13
Hotel★★★★★Diplomatic Quarter
Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 13
The short answer
Pick The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
It comes out ahead on 4 of 13 compared facts. 1.2 km apart.
Choose The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh better than Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter?
- 1More guest reviews (205 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×15
Why is Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter better than The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh?
- 1540 m closer to the city centre−540 m
- 210 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh vs Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter: which hotel is better? | The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh | Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Location | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 205 +191 | 14 |
| Rank in Riyadh | top 6% +24% | top 30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 13 km | 13 km −540 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 20 +10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Floors | 9 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 +11 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valet parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh or Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter: common questions
Which is better, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh or Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter?
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh leads in 4 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Riyadh. Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter is stronger in guest rating, distance to the centre, restaurants within 500 m.
Which is cheaper, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh or Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter is closer: 13 km from the centre, against 13 km for The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
How far apart are The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh and Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter?
The two hotels are 1.2 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