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title: "InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG vs Somerset West Bay Doha"
description: "InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG or Somerset West Bay Doha in Doha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG vs Somerset West Bay Doha

Both are in Doha, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Katara
## [InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/intercontinental-doha-hotel-by-ihg-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1665688/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Al Dafna
## [Somerset West Bay Doha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/somerset-west-bay-doha-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2115126/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.5)
-   a spa and wellness

### Choose Somerset West Bay Doha if you want

-   to walk to the sights (4.3 km / 6.4 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (90 / 30)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2000)

### Why is InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG better than Somerset West Bay Doha?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.5) (+0.7)
2.  Has a spa
3.  More guest reviews (400 vs 105), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is Somerset West Bay Doha better than InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG?

1.  2.1 km closer to the city centre (−2.1 km)
2.  60 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+60)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 74 vs 48) (+26)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2000) (+22y)
5.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant
7.  Earlier 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.

 

|  | InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG | Somerset West Bay Doha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.3 | 8.5  (+1.2) |
| Facilities | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0  (+5.0) | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 9.9  (+0.3) | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 7.8  (+1.0) | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 400  (+295) | 105 |
| Rank in Doha | top 6%  (+55%) | bottom 39% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3 | 8.5  (+1.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 6.4 km | 4.3 km  (−2.1 km) |
| To the beach | 120 m  (−100 m) | 220 m |
| To public transport | 560 m  (−170 m) | 740 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 8.5 km  (−2.0 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | 90  (+60) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.4 km | 550 m  (−1.8 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 5  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 375 | 228 |
| Floors | 9 | 25 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2000 | 2022  (+22y) |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 24 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHGSomerset West Bay Doha

           

-   InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
-   InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG: €182 a night on average · Somerset West Bay Doha: €266 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Doha by month](https://stayversus.com/en/qatar/doha/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/intercontinental-doha-hotel-by-ihg-doha/prices/)[Somerset West Bay Doha prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/somerset-west-bay-doha-doha/prices/)

## Location

2.1 km apart

InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG: city centre: 6.4 km, nearest station Wakra Metro Train Station: 560 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 10 km, beach: 120 m, 30 places to eat within 500 m.

Somerset West Bay Doha: city centre: 4.3 km, nearest station Qatar Rail DECC Station: 740 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 8.5 km, beach: 220 m, 90 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Doha

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

## InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG or Somerset West Bay Doha: common questions

### Which is better, InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG or Somerset West Bay Doha?

InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, beach access. Somerset West Bay Doha is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG or Somerset West Bay Doha?

Over the year InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG costs about €182 a night on average against €266 at Somerset West Bay Doha, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Somerset West Bay Doha is closer: 4.3 km from the centre, against 6.4 km for InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG is 120 m from the nearest beach; Somerset West Bay Doha is 220 m.

### How far apart are InterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG and Somerset West Bay Doha?

The two hotels are 2.1 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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