InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG vs Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
Both are in Doha, 8.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Katara
InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 5 of 7
Hotel★★★★★Rawdat Al Khail
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG
It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 8.6 km apart.
Choose InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
Choose Radisson Blu Hotel Doha if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a newer or recently renovated building
- a short airport transfer
Why is InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG better than Radisson Blu Hotel Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
- 24.4 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 4.5 km)−4.4 km
- 3390 m closer to public transport−390 m
Why is Radisson Blu Hotel Doha better than InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG?
- 13.7 km closer to the city centre−3.7 km
- 25.1 km closer to the airport−5.1 km
- 3More guest reviews (1,732 vs 400), so the rating is more reliable×4.3
- 448 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+48
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 67 vs 48)+19
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2013 vs 2000)+13y
- 74 more listed amenities (27 vs 23)+4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG vs Radisson Blu Hotel Doha: which hotel is better? | InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG | Radisson Blu Hotel Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.3 +2.0 | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | 9.2 +0.9 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | 10.0 +2.0 |
| Beach access | 9.9 +9.9 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.8 +2.1 | 5.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.5 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.5 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 400 | 1,732 +1,332 |
| Rank in Doha | top 6% +37% | top 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +2.0 | 5.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.4 km | 2.7 km −3.7 km |
| To the beach | 120 m | – |
| To public transport | 560 m −390 m | 950 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 5.4 km −5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | 78 +48 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 375 | 567 |
| Floors | 9 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2000 | 2013 +13y |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 27 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
InterContinental vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better?
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Location
8.6 km apart
InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG or Radisson Blu Hotel Doha: common questions
Which is better, InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG or Radisson Blu Hotel Doha?
InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG leads in 5 of 7 categories, including guest rating, location, families. Radisson Blu Hotel Doha is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG or Radisson Blu Hotel Doha?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 6.4 km for InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG.
How far apart are InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG and Radisson Blu Hotel Doha?
The two hotels are 8.6 km apart in a straight line.
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