--- title: "Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town vs Shaza Doha" description: "Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town or Shaza Doha in Doha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/embassy-suites-by-hilton-doha-old-town-doha-vs-shaza-doha-doha/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-13 --- # Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town vs Shaza Doha Both are in Doha, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Old Al Ghanim ## [Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/embassy-suites-by-hilton-doha-old-town-doha/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 7.6 - **Score by category:** 2 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1385516/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · (Sharg Zone) - Aslata ## [Shaza Doha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shaza-doha-doha/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.8 - **Score by category:** 2 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2086627/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart. ### Choose Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.0) - breakfast included ### Choose Shaza Doha if you want - a spa and wellness - free parking ### Why is Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town better than Shaza Doha? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0) (+0.3) 2. Includes free breakfast ### Why is Shaza Doha better than Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town? 1. Has a spa 2. Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★) 3. More guest reviews (1,230 vs 197), so the rating is more reliable (×6.2) 4. 15 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+15) 5. Offers an airport transfer 6. Has free parking 7. 6 more listed amenities (23 vs 17) (+6) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town | Shaza Doha | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.3) | 9.0 | | Location | 7.6 | 7.8 | | Facilities | 5.0 | 9.2 (+4.2) | | Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 7.0 (+4.5) | | Beach access | 2.6 | 2.7 | | Public transport | 10.0 (+0.6) | 9.4 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.2 (+0.2) | 9.0 | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.3) | 9.0 | | Number of reviews | 197 | 1,230 (+1,033) | | Rank in Doha | top 3% (+15%) | top 18% | | Location | | Location score | 7.6 | 7.8 (+0.2) | | Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 1.1 km (−190 m) | | To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.2 km | | To public transport | 100 m (−170 m) | 270 m | | To the airport | 3.7 km | 4.0 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 41 | 56 (+15) | | To the nearest food shop | 500 m | 330 m (−170 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 9 (+5) | | Sights within 1 km | 5 | 7 (+2) | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ (+1★) | | Rooms | – | 171 | | Floors | – | 15 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 | | Listed amenities | 17 | 23 (+6) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Free breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Hot tub | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Outdoor pool | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old TownShaza Doha - Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town is cheaper in 12 of 12 months - Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town: €103 a night on average · Shaza Doha: €176 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Doha by month](https://stayversus.com/en/qatar/doha/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/embassy-suites-by-hilton-doha-old-town-doha/prices/)[Shaza Doha prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shaza-doha-doha/prices/) ## Location 360 m apart Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Qatar Rail - Souq Waqif Station: 100 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 3.7 km, beach: 2.3 km, 41 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km. Shaza Doha: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Qatar Rail - Souq Waqif Station: 270 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 4.0 km, beach: 2.2 km, 56 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Doha [Doha weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/qatar/baladiyat-ad-dawhah/doha/weather) ## Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town or Shaza Doha: common questions ### Which is better, Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town or Shaza Doha? They are evenly matched. Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town is stronger in guest rating, public transport; Shaza Doha is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town or Shaza Doha? Over the year Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town costs about €103 a night on average against €176 at Shaza Doha, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Shaza Doha is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town. ### How far apart are Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town and Shaza Doha? 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Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/