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Four Seasons Hotel Doha vs Retaj Al Rayyan

Both are in Doha, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Al Dafna

Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Guest rating
9.1 Excellent
Location score
8.5
Score by category
5 of 7
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Hotel★★★★West Bay

Retaj Al Rayyan

Guest rating
8.4 Very good
Location score
8.3
Score by category
0 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Four Seasons Hotel Doha

It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 380 m apart.

Choose Four Seasons Hotel Doha if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a spa and wellness

Why is Four Seasons Hotel Doha better than Retaj Al Rayyan?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.4)+0.7
  2. 2Has a spa
  3. 3Has a swimming pool
  4. 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  5. 5Offers an airport transfer
  6. 612 more listed amenities (28 vs 16)+12
  7. 7Has a gym

Why is Retaj Al Rayyan better than Four Seasons Hotel Doha?

  1. 1More guest reviews (1,655 vs 104), so the rating is more reliable×16
  2. 2Earlier 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.

Four Seasons Hotel DohaRetaj Al Rayyan
Score by category
Guest rating 9.1 +0.7 8.4
Location 8.5 8.3
Facilities 10.0 +6.7 3.3
Families 2.0 +1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 10.0 +9.0 1.0
Beach access 10.0 +0.3 9.7
Public transport 4.8 4.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.0 +0.6 8.4
Guest rating 9.1 +0.7 8.4
Number of reviews 104 1,655 +1,551
Rank in Doha top 21% +44% top 65%
Location
Location score 8.5 8.3
Distance to the centre 3.8 km −330 m 4.2 km
To the beach 50 m −130 m 180 m
To public transport 1.1 km 1.1 km
To the airport 7.7 km 8.0 km
Restaurants within 500 m 46 48
Sights within 1 km 1 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 232 340
Floors 17 19
Newest building or renovation – 2007
Listed amenities 28 +12 16
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Sauna ✓ –
Steam room ✓ –
Hot tub ✓ –
Massage ✓ ✓
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      380 m apart

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      Four Seasons Hotel Doha or Retaj Al Rayyan: common questions

      Which is better, Four Seasons Hotel Doha or Retaj Al Rayyan?

      Four Seasons Hotel Doha leads in 5 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, families.

      Which is cheaper, Four Seasons Hotel Doha or Retaj Al Rayyan?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Four Seasons Hotel Doha is closer: 3.8 km from the centre, against 4.2 km for Retaj Al Rayyan.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Four Seasons Hotel Doha is 50 m from the nearest beach; Retaj Al Rayyan is 180 m.

      How far apart are Four Seasons Hotel Doha and Retaj Al Rayyan?

      The two hotels are 380 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