dusitD2 Salwa Doha vs Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha
Both are in Doha, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Rawdat Al Khail
dusitD2 Salwa Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★Fereej Bin Mahmoud
Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.6)
Why is dusitD2 Salwa Doha better than Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (1,095 vs 353), so the rating is more reliable×3.1
- 316 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+16
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha better than dusitD2 Salwa Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2490 m closer to public transport−490 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2020)+4y
- 4Earlier 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.
| dusitD2 Salwa Doha vs Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha: which hotel is better? | dusitD2 Salwa Doha | Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Location | 5.4 | 6.3 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 10.0 +2.5 | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +0.5 | 9.5 |
| Public transport | 6.4 | 9.1 +2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,095 +742 | 353 |
| Rank in Doha | bottom 49% | top 13% +38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 6.3 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km | 2.1 km −300 m |
| To public transport | 810 m | 310 m −490 m |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 48 +16 | 32 |
| To the nearest food shop | 650 m | 630 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 235 | 185 |
| Floors | 9 | 12 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | 2024 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 26 +3 | 23 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
dusitD2 Salwa DohaRiviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha
- dusitD2 Salwa Doha is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- dusitD2 Salwa Doha: €98 a night on average · Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha: €123 a night on average
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All months
| Month | dusitD2 Salwa Doha | Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha |
|---|---|---|
| November | €116 | €136 |
| December | €98 | €133 |
| January | €127 | €199 |
| February | €68 | €96 |
| March | €118 | €142 |
| April | €91 | €109 |
| May | €105 | – |
| June | €80 | €96 |
| July | €91 | €96 |
| August | €91 | €96 |
| September | €91 | – |
| October | €91 | – |
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
500 m apart
dusitD2 Salwa Doha: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Qatar Rail-Mushreib Major Metro Station: 810 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 5.3 km, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha: city centre: 2.1 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 5.5 km, 32 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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dusitD2 Salwa Doha or Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha: common questions
Which is better, dusitD2 Salwa Doha or Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha?
Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. dusitD2 Salwa Doha is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, dusitD2 Salwa Doha or Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha?
Over the year dusitD2 Salwa Doha costs about €98 a night on average against €123 at Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for dusitD2 Salwa Doha.
How far apart are dusitD2 Salwa Doha and Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Doha?
The two hotels are 500 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