Hilton Doha vs Retaj Al Rayyan
Both are in Doha, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Al Dafna
Hilton Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 5 of 7
Hotel★★★★West Bay
Retaj Al Rayyan
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
The short answer
Pick Hilton Doha
It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Hilton Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a spa and wellness
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Hilton Doha better than Retaj Al Rayyan?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.4)+0.4
- 2160 m closer to the beach (20 m vs 180 m)−160 m
- 3Has a spa
- 4Has a swimming pool
- 5Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 2007)+5y
- 7Has 24-hour room service
Why is Retaj Al Rayyan better than Hilton Doha?
- 1230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,655 vs 446), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
- 3Earlier 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.
| Hilton Doha vs Retaj Al Rayyan: which hotel is better? | Hilton Doha | Retaj Al Rayyan |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.4 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +3.4 | 3.3 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 +3.5 | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.3 | 9.7 |
| Public transport | 3.7 | 4.9 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.4 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.4 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 446 | 1,655 +1,209 |
| Rank in Doha | top 39% +26% | top 65% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.1 km | 4.2 km |
| To the beach | 20 m −160 m | 180 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.1 km −230 m |
| To the airport | 7.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 39 | 48 +9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 340 |
| Floors | 24 | 19 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 +5y | 2007 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +2 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
350 m apart
Hilton Doha or Retaj Al Rayyan: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Doha or Retaj Al Rayyan?
Hilton Doha leads in 5 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, families. Retaj Al Rayyan is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hilton 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 beach?
Hilton Doha is 20 m from the nearest beach; Retaj Al Rayyan is 180 m.
How far apart are Hilton Doha and Retaj Al Rayyan?
The two hotels are 350 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