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title: "Andaz Doha, By Hyatt vs Retaj Al Rayyan | StayVersus"
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# Andaz Doha, By Hyatt vs Retaj Al Rayyan

Both are in Doha, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · West Bay
## [Andaz Doha, By Hyatt](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/andaz-doha-by-hyatt-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1125630/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · West Bay
## [Retaj Al Rayyan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/retaj-al-rayyan-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2024597/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Andaz Doha, By Hyatt

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 300 m apart.

### Why is Andaz Doha, By Hyatt better than Retaj Al Rayyan?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)

### Why is Retaj Al Rayyan better than Andaz Doha, By Hyatt?

1.  More guest reviews (1,655 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×236)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Andaz Doha, By Hyatt | Retaj Al Rayyan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Public transport | 5.7  (+0.8) | 4.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.1) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.3) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 1,655  (+1,648) |
| Rank in Doha | top 55%  (+10%) | top 65% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Distance to West Bay centre | 510 m  (−220 m) | 730 m |
| To the beach | 220 m | 180 m |
| To public transport | 950 m  (−140 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 7.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 61  (+13) | 48 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 312 | 340 |
| Floors | – | 19 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2007 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

300 m apart

## Andaz Doha, By Hyatt or Retaj Al Rayyan: common questions

### Which is better, Andaz Doha, By Hyatt or Retaj Al Rayyan?

Andaz Doha, By Hyatt leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Andaz Doha, By Hyatt or Retaj Al Rayyan?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Andaz Doha, By Hyatt is closer: 510 m from the centre, against 730 m for Retaj Al Rayyan.

### How far apart are Andaz Doha, By Hyatt and Retaj Al Rayyan?

The two hotels are 300 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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