ibis Kuwait Salmiya vs Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait
Both are in Kuwait, 850 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Salmiya - Block 4
ibis Kuwait Salmiya
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Salmiya - Block 2
Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
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?
- 1350 m closer to the beach (820 m vs 1.2 km)−350 m
- 2560 m closer to the city centre−560 m
- 3More guest reviews (558 vs 87), so the rating is more reliable×6.4
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait better than ibis Kuwait Salmiya?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.7)+0.5
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Includes free breakfast
- 5Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 6Offers an airport transfer
- 710 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 vs Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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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