Century Hotel Doha vs Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
Both are in Doha, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Al Hitmi / Al Rufaa
Century Hotel Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
Hotel★★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Al Khulaifat
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Pick Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Century Hotel Doha if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- free parking
Choose Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Century Hotel Doha better than Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha?
- 11.5 km closer to the city centre−1.5 km
- 2Has an indoor pool
- 3500 m closer to public transport−500 m
- 4More guest reviews (1,436 vs 171), so the rating is more reliable×8.4
- 539 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+39
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 27)+41
- 7Has free parking
Why is Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha better than Century Hotel Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5)+0.3
- 2740 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 860 m)−740 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Century Hotel Doha vs Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha: which hotel is better? | Century Hotel Doha | Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Location | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Families | 1.0 | 2.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +0.5 | 9.5 |
| Beach access | 7.4 | 9.9 +2.5 |
| Public transport | 7.0 +2.7 | 4.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1,436 +1,265 | 171 |
| Rank in Doha | top 62% | top 40% +22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km −1.5 km | 3.3 km |
| To the beach | 860 m | 120 m −740 m |
| To public transport | 700 m −500 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 3.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 45 +39 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 +5 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 215 | – |
| Floors | 15 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 29 +3 | 26 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.5 km apart
Century Hotel Doha or Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha: common questions
Which is better, Century Hotel Doha or Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha?
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha leads in 3 of 7 categories, including guest rating, families, beach access. Century Hotel Doha is stronger in spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Century Hotel Doha or Rixos Gulf 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?
Century Hotel Doha is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha is 120 m from the nearest beach; Century Hotel Doha is 860 m.
How far apart are Century Hotel Doha and Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha?
The two hotels are 1.5 km 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