Abraj INN Royal Hotel vs VIP Hotel
Both are in Doha, 2.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Old Airport
Abraj INN Royal Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HotelUmm Ghuwailina
VIP Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick VIP Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.7 km apart.
Choose Abraj INN Royal Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.9)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 67 / 193)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2017)
Choose VIP Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (3.0 km / 5.4 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 193 / 67)
Why is Abraj INN Royal Hotel better than VIP Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.9)+0.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2017)+8y
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (67 vs 193 rooms)−126
Why is VIP Hotel better than Abraj INN Royal Hotel?
- 12.4 km closer to the city centre−2.4 km
- 21.8 km closer to public transport−1.8 km
- 3More guest reviews (2,698 vs 81), so the rating is more reliable×33
- 48 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (193 vs 67 rooms)×2.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Abraj INN Royal Hotel vs VIP Hotel: which hotel is better? | Abraj INN Royal Hotel | VIP Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Location | 3.1 | 5.2 +2.1 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 6.0 |
| Beach access | – | 2.4 |
| Public transport | 0.0 | 9.8 +9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.4 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.3 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 81 | 2,698 +2,617 |
| Rank in Doha | bottom 31% +15% | bottom 16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.1 | 5.2 +2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.4 km | 3.0 km −2.4 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 2.0 km | 190 m −1.8 km |
| To the airport | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 22 +8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 940 m | 410 m −530 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 67 | 193 |
| Floors | 5 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +8y | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Abraj INN Royal HotelVIP Hotel
- VIP Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 12 months
- Abraj INN Royal Hotel: €108 a night on average · VIP Hotel: €62 a night on average
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All months
| Month | Abraj INN Royal Hotel | VIP Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €144 | €89 |
| January | €154 | €83 |
| February | €132 | €39 |
| March | €88 | €39 |
| April | €88 | €39 |
| May | €88 | €39 |
| June | €88 | €39 |
| July | €88 | €39 |
| August | €88 | €39 |
| September | €99 | €117 |
| October | €176 | €117 |
| November | €63 | €62 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Abraj INN Royal Hotel prices by monthVIP Hotel prices by month
Location
2.7 km apart
Abraj INN Royal Hotel: city centre: 5.4 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 2.0 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m.
VIP Hotel: city centre: 3.0 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 2.0 km, beach: 2.3 km, 22 places to eat within 500 m.
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Abraj INN Royal Hotel or VIP Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Abraj INN Royal Hotel or VIP Hotel?
VIP Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Abraj INN Royal Hotel or VIP Hotel?
Over the year VIP Hotel costs about €62 a night on average against €108 at Abraj INN Royal Hotel, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
VIP Hotel is closer: 3.0 km from the centre, against 5.4 km for Abraj INN Royal Hotel.
How far apart are Abraj INN Royal Hotel and VIP Hotel?
The two hotels are 2.7 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