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title: "Hilton Doha The Pearl vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hilton Doha The Pearl or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha in Doha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hilton Doha The Pearl vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

Both are in Doha, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★
## [Hilton Doha The Pearl](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-doha-the-pearl-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1520201/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★
## [The Ritz-Carlton, Doha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ritz-carlton-doha-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2214483/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Hilton Doha The Pearl if you want

-   to walk to the sights (9.4 km / 9.8 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (38 / 13)
-   free parking

### Choose The Ritz-Carlton, Doha if you want

-   facilities for children

### Why is Hilton Doha The Pearl better than The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

1.  25 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+25)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 37) (+14)
3.  Has free parking

### Why is The Ritz-Carlton, Doha better than Hilton Doha The Pearl?

1.  Has a kids club
2.  770 m closer to public transport (−770 m)
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  Has an indoor pool
5.  5 more listed amenities (25 vs 20) (+5)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hilton Doha The Pearl | The Ritz-Carlton, Doha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Location | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | 10.0  (+1.7) |
| Families | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Public transport | 2.3 | 6.4  (+4.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 429  (+194) | 235 |
| Rank in Doha | top 22%  (+7%) | top 29% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 9.4 km  (−450 m) | 9.8 km |
| To the beach | 250 m | 190 m  (−60 m) |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 810 m  (−770 m) |
| To the airport | 13 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 38  (+25) | 13 |
| To the nearest food shop | 450 m  (−240 m) | 690 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 359 | 374 |
| Floors | 38 | 23 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019  (+1y) | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 25  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Valet parking | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Kids club | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hilton Doha The Pearl prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-doha-the-pearl-doha/prices/)

## Location

1.0 km apart

Hilton Doha The Pearl: city centre: 9.4 km, nearest station Legtaifiya Metro Station: 1.6 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 13 km, beach: 250 m, 38 places to eat within 500 m.

The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: city centre: 9.8 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 14 km, beach: 190 m, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Doha

[Doha weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/qatar/baladiyat-ad-dawhah/doha/weather)

## Hilton Doha The Pearl or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Doha The Pearl or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

The Ritz-Carlton, Doha leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton Doha The Pearl 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?

Hilton Doha The Pearl is closer: 9.4 km from the centre, against 9.8 km for The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is 190 m from the nearest beach; Hilton Doha The Pearl is 250 m.

### How far apart are Hilton Doha The Pearl and The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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