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Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Riyadh

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Located near Riyadh Zoo, Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya offers a convenient urban getaway. Guests find two coffee shops/cafes and an on-site shopping mall for everyday needs. The property features a spa for relaxation and two restaurants serving breakfast.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, City View (Dining) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, City View (Dining)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Pool View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Olaya Street, PO Box 69112, Riyadh, 11547

What's nearby

  • Al Faisaliyah Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Museum of Saudi Arabia - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • King Abdulaziz Conference Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Al Batha Market - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Riyadh Station - 21 min drive
  • King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seet Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪لاونج ساعة لقلبك - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪لونج يونك بلاك - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger king (برجر كنج) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪دماس لاونج | Damas Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG

Upscale family-friendly hotel near National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Located close to Riyadh Zoo, Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG provides a terrace, a shopping mall on site, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at H Care, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and an outdoor tennis court
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 298 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: SAR 75 to 119 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Olaya Express Coffee Shop

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,679 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
During Ramadan, from February 27-March 29, 2025, the property serves sahur (pre-dawn meal) according to local custom.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SAR 100.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SAR 75 to 119 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: SAR 179 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: SAR 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 10009334

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Saudi Ministry of Tourism.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Riyadh-Olaya
Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya
Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya Hotel Riyadh
Riyadh Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of SAR 179 per vehicle applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG located?

Located in the business district, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Al Batha Market, and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital. Riyadh Zoo and King Saud University are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Riyadh-Olaya by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 144 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Riyadh business trip

Very clean and nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place for my business trip with good facilities,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they were so nice, the room is clean , spacious , internt is great and in very good locations
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and facilities with nice staff, good food in the restaurant. Very convenient to my business.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Abdulkhaleq

Liked: Cleanliness
C
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this hotel through Exepedia with a great deal. The hotel, from arrival to stay and to check out, I must thank all the staff who made my stay a great one. Special thanks to the team of the restaurant and room service, not only was the food very good, but Masud and Ashraf and their colleagues were genuinely attentive and respectful which was a real plus. And the cleanliness of the hotel and especially the room, the housekeeping agents are doing such a great job. I highly recommend this hotel, not only for the standards and values supported by the brand chain, but also for the general comfort of the place, the real feeling of safety and the people who bring heartwarming service even when shy most times. (FYI made pretty much the same review on another website the hotelnuses fornreviews 😊)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not the quality and service that is expected from a 4 star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maurice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible hotel. Terrible service. Never again!!!!

On arrival at reception there was no check-in available as there was no power in the hotel. No power in the rooms. No lights. No AC. No food. No contingency.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ABDULLAH TARIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
İyi ama gereksiz pahalı
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIYOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
空港送迎サービスや清掃など手入れが行き届いてとても良かった。ただ近くに買い物をしたくても店は少ないです。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

yoshio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックインは１５時からだったが、１２時前にチェックインしたら、アーリーチェックイン追加料金を請求されずに部屋をるよう出来ました。　ちょうしょくの質・量が最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Shinichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
従業員はみな親切で、快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Timandra Elyse

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They will do anything to get extra money from you, staff is not helpful at all. Do not stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, wide rooms, comfort beds, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Julie Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was close to everything and the employees were awesome.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Majed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
المكيف عطلان وطلبت الاصلاح وياتي الفني ويقول تم الاصلاح ولم يتم الاصلاح وطلبته مره اخرى ولم يتم الاصلاح
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

not good enough

The room was good, just missing a floor bath mat; breakfast was bad: "old" croissant, scrambled eggs were under cooked...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
اقامة ممتازة
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Fatimah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
الاستقبال رائع وحمام السباحة يحتاج اهتمام لمرافقه أكثر
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ABRAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

جميله.

كويسه
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean and has friendly staff , but i had trouble sleeping because the bed wasn't comfortable specially the pillows, too firm to high it gave me a bad headache
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thankful to Mr.Ragab Toqan for his outstanding efforts to make each guest stay amazing and so comfortable And thanks to Mr.Sami algamdi front desk staff with warm welcoming and great help to hotels guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Business Trip o Riyadh

I have previously stayed at Holiday Meydan so my expectation was similar to it. However overall it was an okay experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Ola

Disliked: Staff & service
The reception was very very rood and not helping. I am female was travelling alone, and they asking too many personal questions. Never stay again in this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
部屋が広くエアコンも問題なく快適にだった
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

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