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Boudl AlOlaya

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7.9

Fair (1,074 ratings)

Riyadh governorate, Saudi Arabia - 

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700 m Olaya Towers

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770 m Al Faisaliyah Tower

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1.19 km Kingdom Tower

Hotel Overview

Boudl Al Olaya is a well-regarded accommodation choice located in the heart of Riyadh. It draws guests with its combination of comfort, convenience, and attentive service. User reviews frequently highlight its merits and areas for improvement, reflecting a balanced perspective on what it's like to stay there.

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Hotel highlights

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Location

  1. Central Location: Situated in the bustling area of the city, making it convenient for shopping, dining, and exploring local attractions.
  2. Spacious Rooms: Guests appreciate the roomy accommodations which offer comfort and privacy.
  3. Helpful Staff: The service team is noted for being attentive, friendly, and ready to assist with guest requests.
  4. Cleanliness: High standards of cleanliness are consistently maintained throughout the hotel, providing a comfortable and hygienic environment.
  5. Value for Money: Many guests feel that the hotel offers a good balance of quality and price, making it an affordable option without sacrificing comfort.
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Area for improvement

Parking

  1. Outdated Decor: Some guests feel that the hotel could benefit from an update in its decor to foster a more modern ambiance.
  2. Wi-Fi Issues: Despite being a necessity for many travelers, consistent and reliable Wi-Fi is sometimes reported to be lacking.
  3. Noise Levels: Depending on the location of the room, some guests have expressed concerns over noise disturbances from the streets or neighboring rooms.
  4. Limited Dining Options: The on-site dining could be improved with more variety and better quality according to some reviews.
  5. Slow Check-in/Check-out Process: Peak times can see delays in the check-in and check-out process, leading to inconvenience for some guests.

Amenities

Free WiFi

Parking included

Parking included

Laundry

Laundry

Housekeeping

Room service

Room service

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

24/7 front desk

24/7 front desk

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Score icon7.9

RateScore

Total 1,074 Reviews

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RateScore is average rating from most popular providers

Blended Web Rating

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7.9

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6.8

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booking

1,064 Reviews

7.9 / 10

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expedia

10 Reviews

6.8 / 10

Reviews

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Words are aggregated from hotel reviews across the web and listed by the most mentions.

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Cleanliness was mentioned 27 times

26% Negative59% Positive

Reviews based on Cleanliness

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Mohammad El-Kallas8 months ago
1/5Google icon

The hotel location is amazing a walking distance from Tahlia street and a road crossing from faisaliah mall and tower Sadly the rooms and service are not worth the rates Staff lack hospitality training Rooms are a tad outdated Housekeeping seems to require you asking for your room to be cleaned though this is not announced on check in Finding parking is impossible

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Abdulaziz A.11 months ago
5/5Google icon

I have been in Boudl Olaya for nearly a month and it felt like I was at home. The rooms are clean, spacious depending on your option, and cozy. But the star of Boudl Olaya are the service staff, they are what made Boudl Special. Ahmad is very hospitable and helpful, my mother had an injury and he was quick to apply first aid and assure us. Faisal is a very cooperative person, he goes the extra mile in serving customers with hospitality. Lolou is a respectful person that greeted us and helped us and was very cooperative in helping us in different topics. Mona had very warm and welcome interactions with my mother and always greeted her with friendliness, she was respectful and went the extra mile. Monawar always greets guests with a smile, he is very happy to serve guests in any way he can and the extra mile. He smiles and provides guests with coffee. Overall, everyone there is friendly and take part in making Boudl Olaya feel more like a home rather than a hotel.

Hotel Quality

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General Info

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Total number of rooms 140

WiFi Quality

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Ping, ms

Idle

10

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97

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35

Wifi Speed Is Good For

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web browsing

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HD online movies

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group video calls

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online streaming

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4K online movies

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online gaming

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Location Area Map

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What's nearby

Olaya Towers

700 m

Al Faisaliyah Tower

770 m

Kingdom Tower

1.19 km

Kingdom Centre

1.5 km

Ministry of Interior

2 km

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Airports Nearby

King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH)

17.5 km

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Restaurants

Entrecôte Café de Paris

770 m

Lpm

630 m

دجاج كنتاكى

560 m

هارديز

630 m

La Lounge Club

210 m

Street View

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Daytime safety

83 out of 100

Very Safe

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Nighttime safety

70 out of 100

Safe

Riyadh governorate safety index

26

Overall Crime index

Low

An average rating of the crime categories

26 out of 100

Property crime severity

Low

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Mugging or robbery  25/100

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Car theft  29/100

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Car break-ins  33/100

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Home break-ins  23/100

Violent crime severity

Low

21

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Physical attacks  22/100

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Racism or religion motivated attacks  22/100

Other crime severity

Low

21

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Insult or harassment in public  29/100

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Corruption or bribery  40/100

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Drug problem  26/100

Prices Around Property

Average Daily Costs Per Person

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Bottle of water 1.5L

$0.5 - $1

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Coffee

$2.5 - $6.1

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Beer 0.5L

$1.2 - $2.9

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Meal, inexpensive restaurant

$4.9 - $12.3

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Public transport, one-way ticket

$0.7 - $1.2

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Taxi 1km (normal tariff)

$0.7 - $3.2

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Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course

$36.9 - $122.9

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Bottle of mid-range wine

$1.2 - $14.7

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McMeal at McDonalds

$6.1 - $7.9

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Coke/Pepsi 0.33L

$0.6 - $1.2

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Public transport, monthly pass

$21.4 - $34.4

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Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.5 - $0.6

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Mobile phone monthly plan

$17.2 - $54.1

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Fitness club, monthly fee

$49.2 - $147.5

Weather In Riyadh governorate

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Air Quality

Unhealthy

PM2.573

PM10251

66

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Poor air quality affects health. Recommended to limit outdoor activity.

Drinkable Water Quality

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Fair

Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.

Traffic around property

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Moderate

Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.

House Rules

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Check in after 16:00

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Check out until 12:00

Children welcome

No pets

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