Al Liwan Residence vs Safir Hotel Doha
Both are in Doha, 370 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 3
Hotel★★★★Fereej Ibn Dirham
Safir Hotel Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 370 m apart.
Choose Al Liwan Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.0)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 133)
Choose Safir Hotel Doha if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 133 / 20)
Why is Al Liwan Residence better than Safir Hotel Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0)+0.7
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (20 vs 133 rooms)−113
Why is Safir Hotel Doha better than Al Liwan Residence?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (1,309 vs 386), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (133 vs 20 rooms)×6.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Al Liwan Residence vs Safir Hotel Doha: which hotel is better? | Al Liwan Residence | Safir Hotel Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Location | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 386 | 1,309 +923 |
| Rank in Doha | top 44% +37% | bottom 19% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Distance to Fereej Ibn Dirham centre | 240 m −280 m | 530 m |
| To public transport | 340 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 3.5 km | 3.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 49 | 57 +8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m −280 m | 380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 +4 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 133 |
| Floors | – | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | – | 20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
370 m apart
Al Liwan Residence: city centre: 2.0 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 3.5 km, 49 places to eat within 500 m.
Safir Hotel Doha: city centre: 2.1 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 3.2 km, 57 places to eat within 500 m.
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Al Liwan Residence or Safir Hotel Doha: common questions
Which is better, Al Liwan Residence or Safir Hotel Doha?
Al Liwan Residence leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Al Liwan Residence or Safir Hotel Doha?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Al Liwan Residence is closer: 240 m from the centre, against 530 m for Safir Hotel Doha.
How far apart are Al Liwan Residence and Safir Hotel Doha?
The two hotels are 370 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