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Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb vs Mandarin Oriental, Doha

Both are in Doha, 740 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Mushayrib

Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
6.9
Score by category
1 of 5
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Hotel★★★★★Mushayrib Downtown Doha

Mandarin Oriental, Doha

Guest rating
9.5 Exceptional
Location score
8.1
Score by category
4 of 5
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The short answer

Pick Mandarin Oriental, Doha

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 740 m apart.

Choose Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb if you want

  • a newer or recently renovated building (2026 / 2018)

Choose Mandarin Oriental, Doha if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.9)
  • to walk to the sights (670 m / 1.3 km)

Why is Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb better than Mandarin Oriental, Doha?

  1. 1Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2018)+8y
  2. 2Offers an airport transfer
  3. 3Later check-out (15:00 vs 12:00)+3h

Why is Mandarin Oriental, Doha better than Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.9)+0.6
  2. 2660 m closer to the city centre−660 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (216 vs 107), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
  4. 425 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+25
  5. 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 68)+11
  6. 65 more sights within 1 km+5

All compared facts

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

Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb vs Mandarin Oriental, Doha: which hotel is better?
Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb vs Mandarin Oriental, Doha: which hotel is better?Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale MushairebMandarin Oriental, Doha
Score by category
Guest rating 8.9 9.5 +0.6
Location 6.9 8.1 +1.2
Facilities 10.0 +1.7 8.3
Spa & wellness 9.5 10.0 +0.5
Public transport 8.0 8.7 +0.7
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.8 9.4 +0.6
Guest rating 8.9 9.5 +0.6
Number of reviews 107 216 +109
Rank in Doha top 32% top 1% +31%
Location
Location score 6.9 8.1 +1.2
Distance to the centre 1.3 km 670 m −660 m
To public transport 520 m 390 m −130 m
To the airport 5.6 km 5.0 km
Restaurants within 500 m 52 77 +25
To the nearest food shop 870 m 340 m −520 m
Shops within 500 m 2 8 +6
Sights within 1 km 4 9 +5
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 341 267
Floors 29 10
Newest building or renovation 2026 +8y 2018
Listed amenities 23 24
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 15:00 +3h 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ ✓
Steam room ✓ ✓
Massage ✓ ✓
Gym ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Nightclub ✓ –
Balcony ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Couples – ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation – ✓

Price for your dates

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Nightly price by month

Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale MushairebMandarin Oriental, Doha

  • Mandarin Oriental, Doha is cheaper in 7 of 12 months
  • Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb: €308 a night on average · Mandarin Oriental, Doha: €285 a night on average

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Hotel prices in Doha by month

All months
Month Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale MushairebMandarin Oriental, Doha
November€196€346
December€196€336
January€267€315
February€207€262
March€311€277
April€304€270
May€277€270
June€277€254
July€277€254
August€277€251
September€277€254
October€834€335

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

Location

740 m apart

Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Al Bidda Metro Station: 520 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 5.6 km, 52 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Mandarin Oriental, Doha: city centre: 670 m, nearest station Musherib Metro Train - Qatar: 390 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 5.0 km, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

Weather in Doha

Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb or Mandarin Oriental, Doha: common questions

Which is better, Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb or Mandarin Oriental, Doha?

Mandarin Oriental, Doha leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, spa & wellness. Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb is stronger in facilities.

Which is cheaper, Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb or Mandarin Oriental, Doha?

Over the year Mandarin Oriental, Doha costs about €285 a night on average against €308 at Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mandarin Oriental, Doha is closer: 670 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb.

How far apart are Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb and Mandarin Oriental, Doha?

The two hotels are 740 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