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title: "ibis Kuwait Salmiya vs Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait: which hotel is better?"
description: "ibis Kuwait Salmiya or Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait in Kuwait? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# ibis Kuwait Salmiya vs Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait

Both are in Kuwait, 850 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Salmiya - Block 4
## [ibis Kuwait Salmiya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-kuwait-salmiya-kuwait/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1655675/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Salmiya - Block 2
## [Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/symphony-style-hotel-kuwait-kuwait/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2172359/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 850 m apart.

### Choose ibis Kuwait Salmiya if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (820 m / 1.2 km)
-   to walk to the sights (1.0 km / 1.6 km)

### Choose Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.7)
-   a spa and wellness
-   breakfast included

### Why is ibis Kuwait Salmiya better than Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait?

1.  350 m closer to the beach (820 m vs 1.2 km) (−350 m)
2.  560 m closer to the city centre (−560 m)
3.  More guest reviews (558 vs 87), so the rating is more reliable (×6.4)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait better than ibis Kuwait Salmiya?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.7) (+0.5)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  Includes free breakfast
5.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★)
6.  Offers an airport transfer
7.  10 more listed amenities (25 vs 15) (+10)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | ibis Kuwait Salmiya | Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.2  (+0.5) |
| Location | 6.6  (+0.6) | 6.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 10.0  (+6.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 9.5  (+9.5) |
| Beach access | 7.5  (+1.2) | 6.3 |
| Public transport | 0.7 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.1  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.2  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 558  (+471) | 87 |
| Rank in Kuwait | bottom 36% | top 35%  (+29%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6  (+0.6) | 6.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.0 km  (−560 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 820 m  (−350 m) | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | – |
| To the airport | 17 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 89  (+9) | 80 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m | 160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18  (+8) | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 4  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 187 | 175 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 25  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[ibis Kuwait Salmiya prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-kuwait-salmiya-kuwait/prices/)

## Location

850 m apart

ibis Kuwait Salmiya: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Trolley - Salmiya, Oula1 Petrol Station 5th. Ring Road: 1.9 km, Kuwait International Airport (KWI): 17 km, beach: 820 m, 89 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait: city centre: 1.6 km, Kuwait International Airport (KWI): 18 km, beach: 1.2 km, 80 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kuwait

[Kuwait weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/kuwait/al-asimah/kuwait-city/weather)

## ibis Kuwait Salmiya or Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait: common questions

### Which is better, ibis Kuwait Salmiya or Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait?

Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. ibis Kuwait Salmiya is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, ibis Kuwait Salmiya or Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

ibis Kuwait Salmiya is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

ibis Kuwait Salmiya is 820 m from the nearest beach; Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are ibis Kuwait Salmiya and Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait?

The two hotels are 850 m 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ibis-kuwait-salmiya-kuwait-vs-symphony-style-hotel-kuwait-kuwait/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/