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
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Aslata
Shaza Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3
- 2Includes free breakfast
Why is Shaza Doha better than Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (1,230 vs 197), so the rating is more reliable×6.2
- 415 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 6Has free parking
- 76 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 vs Shaza Doha: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town
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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
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All months
| Month | Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town | Shaza Doha |
|---|---|---|
| December | €113 | €151 |
| January | €114 | €173 |
| February | €98 | €211 |
| March | €111 | €174 |
| April | €91 | €174 |
| May | €96 | €173 |
| June | €89 | €173 |
| July | €89 | €184 |
| August | €89 | €173 |
| September | €144 | €173 |
| October | €99 | €184 |
| November | €98 | €163 |
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 monthShaza Doha prices by month
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.
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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?
The two hotels are 360 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