Al Liwan Residence vs Al Madina Suites
Both are in Doha, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Fereej Ibn Dirham
Al Liwan Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Apartment★★★Al Doha Al Jadeeda
Al Madina Suites
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Al Madina Suites
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 430 m apart.
Choose Al Liwan Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 6.6)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 40)
Choose Al Madina Suites if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.0 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 40 / 20)
Why is Al Liwan Residence better than Al Madina Suites?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.6)+2.1
- 2More guest reviews (386 vs 121), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
Why is Al Madina Suites better than Al Liwan Residence?
- 1220 m closer to the beach (3.1 km vs 3.3 km)−220 m
- 2410 m closer to the city centre−410 m
- 3270 m closer to public transport−270 m
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 5Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Al Liwan Residence vs Al Madina Suites: which hotel is better? | Al Liwan Residence | Al Madina Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +2.1 | 6.6 |
| Location | 5.8 | 6.8 +1.0 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 10.0 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +1.7 | 7.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +2.1 | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 386 +265 | 121 |
| Rank in Doha | top 45% +55% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.8 | 6.8 +1.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 1.6 km −410 m |
| To public transport | 340 m | 80 m −270 m |
| To the airport | 3.5 km | 3.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 49 +4 | 45 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 40 |
| Floors | – | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2020 |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
430 m apart
Al Liwan Residence: city centre: 2.0 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 3.5 km, 49 places to eat within 500 m.
Al Madina Suites: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Dubai Metro: 80 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 3.7 km, 45 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Al Liwan Residence or Al Madina Suites: common questions
Which is better, Al Liwan Residence or Al Madina Suites?
Al Madina Suites leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Al Liwan Residence is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Al Liwan Residence or Al Madina Suites?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Al Madina Suites is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Al Liwan Residence.
How far apart are Al Liwan Residence and Al Madina Suites?
The two hotels are 430 m 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