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Al Liwan Suites vs VIP Hotel

Both are in Doha, 600 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment★★★★Umm Ghuwailina

Al Liwan Suites

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
4.9
Score by category
4 of 7
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HotelUmm Ghuwailina

VIP Hotel

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
5.2
Score by category
1 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Al Liwan Suites

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 600 m apart.

Choose Al Liwan Suites if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach
  • to walk to the sights
  • free parking

Choose VIP Hotel if you want

  • breakfast included
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Al Liwan Suites better than VIP Hotel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.9)+0.4
  2. 2300 m closer to the beach (1.5 km vs 1.8 km)−300 m
  3. 3490 m closer to the area centre−490 m
  4. 4Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2017)+5y
  5. 5Has free parking
  6. 68 more listed amenities (23 vs 15)+8
  7. 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (85 vs 193 rooms)−108

Why is VIP Hotel better than Al Liwan Suites?

  1. 1Includes free breakfast
  2. 2550 m closer to public transport−550 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (2,698 vs 790), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
  4. 4A larger hotel with more facilities (193 vs 85 rooms)×2.3

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Al Liwan SuitesVIP Hotel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.3 +0.4 7.9
Location 4.9 5.2
Facilities 8.3 +1.6 6.7
Families 1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 8.5 +2.5 6.0
Beach access 5.2 +1.0 4.2
Public transport 6.8 9.8 +3.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.3 +0.4 7.9
Guest rating 8.3 +0.4 7.9
Number of reviews 790 2,698 +1,908
Rank in Doha top 67% +17% top 84%
Location
Location score 4.9 5.2 +0.3
Distance to Umm Ghuwailina centre 110 m −490 m 590 m
To the beach 1.5 km −300 m 1.8 km
To public transport 740 m 190 m −550 m
To the airport 2.6 km 2.0 km
Restaurants within 500 m 19 22 +3
Sights within 1 km 1 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ –
Rooms 85 193
Floors 6 7
Newest building or renovation 2022 +5y 2017
Listed amenities 23 +8 15
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ –
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ –
Steam room ✓ –
Gym ✓ ✓
Smoke-free ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Al Liwan Suites or VIP Hotel: common questions

      Which is better, Al Liwan Suites or VIP Hotel?

      Al Liwan Suites leads in 4 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. VIP Hotel is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Al Liwan Suites or VIP Hotel?

      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 Suites is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 590 m for VIP Hotel.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Al Liwan Suites is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; VIP Hotel is 1.8 km.

      How far apart are Al Liwan Suites and VIP Hotel?

      The two hotels are 600 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