6667 Olaya Street, 13321 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ayan Hotel Overview

Honestly, when I first walked into Ayan Hotel, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – it’s one of those places that doesn’t scream luxury from the outside, but there’s something quietly confident about it that caught my attention. The lobby has this understated elegance, you know? Not trying too hard, but clearly someone put thought into the marble floors and the way the lighting hits the seating area just right in the late afternoon.

What actually impressed me most was how the staff seemed to genuinely remember guests’ names after just one interaction – I mean, that’s pretty rare these days, especially at a 4-star property. The rooms are solid, nothing groundbreaking but thoughtfully designed with good storage space (thank god, because I’m one of those people who unpacks everything even for short stays). The beds are comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up with that hotel-bed back ache, and the bathrooms have decent water pressure – honestly, sometimes it’s the simple things that make or break a stay. I did notice some rooms can get a bit of street noise in the early morning, so if you’re a light sleeper, maybe mention that when you’re booking and ask for something facing away from the main road.

The thing about Ayan Hotel is that it sits in that sweet spot between professional service and approachable atmosphere. It’s not stuffy like some places that take themselves too seriously, but it’s not trying to be your hip, trendy friend either. The restaurant serves surprisingly good local dishes – I actually ended up eating there two nights in a row because the lamb was just that good, and the waitstaff didn’t make me feel weird about ordering the same thing twice. You’ll find a decent mix of business travelers and tourists, which usually means a place is doing something right for different types of people. The 7.7 rating makes sense to me – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s reliably good, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need when you’re dealing with the chaos of travel. I’d definitely stay here again, particularly if I wanted somewhere dependable without the premium price tag of the bigger chain hotels.

Ayan Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Deluxe Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults
Grand Suite2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults, 2 children
Suite2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Deluxe King Room1 large double bed for 2 adults
Family Suite2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults, 2 children
Standard Double Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Junior Suite2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Double Room with Terrace1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Ayan Hotel

  • Niza from Netherlands (8/10)

    A nice&good hotel! My room was big, clean and very quiet, really you can sleep and relax there. All personal very friendly, going to help u in any question. Breakfast also was good&different(The omelets and pancakes with chocolate was delicious)
    Very recommend, and will back next time there.

  • Abdullah from Kuwait (9/10)

    Staff frinedly they send me via whatsapp to conform coming i was late in airport

  • Saeed from United Arab Emirates (7/10)

    Everything was good but you hear the sounds from the street their is no isolation

  • Mansour from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    Staff are excellent

  • Abdullah from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    Staff were too nice

  • Khalid from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    The room is clean

  • Samar from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    It's close to all the activities in the boulevard area

  • Burak from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    If you are looking for a nice and clean place and care about gym, Ayan Hotel is the best option for you.

  • Rabah from Italy (8/10)

    For the third time that I stayed in the hôtel, i like the gym for sure, the rooms are big and clean. The service guys are kind and so helpful. I got an upgrade.

  • Joelle from Belgium (7/10)

    Location is good, north of the city, close to the airport and the northern business area.
    The hotel is clean, all necessities are there.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Al Wadi Park: 19 km
  • DIR\x92IYYAH: 12 km
  • Al Faisaliah Tower: 15 km
  • Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum: 18 km
  • King Abdulaziz Historical Center: 17 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Najd Village: 13 km
  • Restaurant Burger Boutique: 13 km
  • Restaurant Fatayer Fatoura: 16 km

Public transport:

  • Train As Sadhan: 1.7 km
  • Train An Nafl Alghader: 5 km

Closest airports:

  • King Khalid International Airport: 20 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Parking:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Wellness:

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Public Bath
  • Hammam
  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Aerobics
  • Cycling

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English

Safety & security:

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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House Rules at Ayan Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00

Check-out:

  • From 11:00 to 12:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.3

Comfort:

8.3

Location:

8.3

Free WiFi:

7.4

Facilities:

7.8

Cleanliness:

8.0

Value for money:

7.1