Fairmont Doha vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Both are in Doha, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Lusail
Fairmont Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
Hotel★★★★★Lusail
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Pick Fairmont Doha
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Fairmont Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose The Ritz-Carlton, Doha if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- facilities for children
Why is Fairmont Doha better than The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9)+0.4
- 2970 m closer to the area centre−970 m
- 3270 m closer to public transport−270 m
Why is The Ritz-Carlton, Doha better than Fairmont Doha?
- 1680 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 870 m)−680 m
- 2Has a kids club
- 3Has an indoor pool
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Fairmont Doha vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: which hotel is better? | Fairmont Doha | The Ritz-Carlton, Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.4 | 8.9 |
| Location | 3.8 | 5.6 +1.8 |
| Facilities | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Families | 1.0 | 5.0 +4.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 +1.5 | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 9.7 +2.4 |
| Public transport | 7.9 +1.5 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.4 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 121 | 235 +114 |
| Rank in Doha | top 7% +23% | top 30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 | 5.6 +1.8 |
| Distance to Lusail centre | 4.0 km −970 m | 5.0 km |
| To the beach | 870 m | 190 m −680 m |
| To public transport | 540 m −270 m | 810 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 362 | – |
| Floors | 36 | 23 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 26 +3 | 23 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Valet parking | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Kids club | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Fairmont Doha or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: common questions
Which is better, Fairmont Doha or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?
Fairmont Doha leads in 4 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is stronger in location, families, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Fairmont Doha or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Fairmont Doha is closer: 4.0 km from the centre, against 5.0 km for The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is 190 m from the nearest beach; Fairmont Doha is 870 m.
How far apart are Fairmont Doha and The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?
The two hotels are 1.0 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