Axel’s take
A strong budget base near the metro, but room choice matters.
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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · A simple 1-star apartment hotel on King Fahd Road
Samt Inn is a simple 1-star apartment hotel that delivers well on the basics. We'd shortlist it for a practical Riyadh stay: Booking.com and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff, while metro access and nearby food shops make the location useful. Free parking and a gym add substance beyond the modest classification.
The main compromise is soundproofing: guests across sites report traffic and neighboring-room noise. Some economy rooms have no windows, and recent breakfast feedback is mixed, with limited choice a recurring complaint. Choose your room category carefully, request a quieter position, and confirm breakfast arrangements. Booking.com also warns that reservations need reconfirmation by 6 p.m. We'd skip it if silence, daylight in every room, or full-service dining are priorities.
- Rooms
- Generally comfortable and well received; windowless economy rooms and weak soundproofing warrant care.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength overall, though occasional guests report missed housekeeping.
- Service
- Mostly praised as helpful and welcoming; a few reports describe reception or room-assignment problems.
- Amenities
- Officially lists a gym, café lounge, breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and connecting family rooms.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking is free; breakfast inclusion varies, and Booking.com requires reservation reconfirmation by 6 p.m.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
King Fahd Rd, Riyadh
Al Murabba base near metro stations, supermarkets and casual places to eat.
Amenities and check-in
Officially lists a gym, café lounge, breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and connecting family rooms.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 2:00 PM
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Gym
- Parking
- Pets Not Allowed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Samt Inn Hotel — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Samt Inn Hotel is a simple 1-star apartment hotel on King Fahd Road in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Address: King Fahd Rd, Riyadh. Property ID: 1017373.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/riyadh/samt-inn-hotel-1017373
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $120 | $157 on Expedia | $37 less (24%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $168 USD
2026-11-04 to 2026-11-07 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-04 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-05 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $112 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $120 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $64 for 1 night · 2 nights $126 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $124 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $124 · up to 14 nights priced |
#2 of 3 hotels in Al Murabba by Axel's take. Al Murabba is #2 of 4 places to stay in Riyadh. The best hotels in Al Murabba, ranked · Where to stay in Riyadh
Axel's take: 8.3/10
A strong budget base near the metro, but room choice matters. A simple 1-star apartment hotel on King Fahd Road, scored for what it is.
Samt Inn is a simple 1-star apartment hotel that delivers well on the basics. We'd shortlist it for a practical Riyadh stay: Booking.com and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff, while metro access and nearby food shops make the location useful. Free parking and a gym add substance beyond the modest classification.
The main compromise is soundproofing: guests across sites report traffic and neighboring-room noise. Some economy rooms have no windows, and recent breakfast feedback is mixed, with limited choice a recurring complaint. Choose your room category carefully, request a quieter position, and confirm breakfast arrangements. Booking.com also warns that reservations need reconfirmation by 6 p.m. We'd skip it if silence, daylight in every room, or full-service dining are priorities.
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Best for: Budget-conscious business travelers; Metro-based city visits; Drivers wanting free parking
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Watch out for: Traffic and neighboring-room noise; Some economy rooms lack windows; Reservation reconfirmation requirement
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Location: Al Murabba base near metro stations, supermarkets and casual places to eat.
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Rooms: Generally comfortable and well received; windowless economy rooms and weak soundproofing warrant care.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength overall, though occasional guests report missed housekeeping.
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Service: Mostly praised as helpful and welcoming; a few reports describe reception or room-assignment problems.
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Amenities: Officially lists a gym, café lounge, breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and connecting family rooms.
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Fees and surprises: Parking is free; breakfast inclusion varies, and Booking.com requires reservation reconfirmation by 6 p.m.
Axel's opinion of Samt Inn Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Samt Inn Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 1-star hotel
- King Fahd Rd, Riyadh
- Amenities: Breakfast, Bar, Gym, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 16:00:43
- Check-out by: 14:00:46
- City page: Hotels in Riyadh
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Executive Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Spa Bath Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Royal Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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