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title: "Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch vs Movenpick Hotel Doha"
description: "Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch or Movenpick Hotel Doha in Doha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch vs Movenpick Hotel Doha

Both are in Doha, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Mina District
## [Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mina-hotel-residences-by-the-torch-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1846363/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · (Sharg Zone) - Aslata
## [Movenpick Hotel Doha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/movenpick-hotel-doha-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1869826/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Movenpick Hotel Doha

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.3)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2011)

### Choose Movenpick Hotel Doha if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.5 km / 2.4 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (38 / 9)
-   a spa and wellness
-   free parking

### Why is Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch better than Movenpick Hotel Doha?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.3) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2011) (+11y)

### Why is Movenpick Hotel Doha better than Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch?

1.  950 m closer to the city centre (−950 m)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  More guest reviews (882 vs 228), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)
5.  29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+29)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 32) (+38)
7.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch | Movenpick Hotel Doha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.9) | 8.3 |
| Location | 3.2 | 6.7  (+3.5) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 8.3  (+3.3) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 9.0  (+7.5) |
| Beach access | 5.0  (+0.8) | 4.2 |
| Public transport | – | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.8) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.9) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 228 | 882  (+654) |
| Rank in Doha | top 8%  (+58%) | bottom 34% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.2 | 6.7  (+3.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km | 1.5 km  (−950 m) |
| To the beach | 1.6 km  (−230 m) | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | – | 820 m |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 4.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 38  (+29) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 750 m  (−1.2 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 9  (+9) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 156 | 154 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022  (+11y) | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 24  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| 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

Mina Hotel & Residences By The TorchMovenpick Hotel Doha

          

Nov

-   Movenpick Hotel Doha is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch: €176 a night on average · Movenpick Hotel Doha: €49 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.

[Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mina-hotel-residences-by-the-torch-doha/prices/)[Movenpick Hotel Doha prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/movenpick-hotel-doha-doha/prices/)

## Location

1.3 km apart

Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch: city centre: 2.4 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 4.7 km, beach: 1.6 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

Movenpick Hotel Doha: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Qatar Rail - Souq Waqif Station: 820 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 4.0 km, beach: 1.8 km, 38 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Doha

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

## Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch or Movenpick Hotel Doha: common questions

### Which is better, Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch or Movenpick Hotel Doha?

Movenpick Hotel Doha leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch is stronger in guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch or Movenpick Hotel Doha?

Over the year Movenpick Hotel Doha costs about €49 a night on average against €176 at Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Movenpick Hotel Doha is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; Movenpick Hotel Doha is 1.8 km.

### How far apart are Mina Hotel & Residences By The Torch and Movenpick Hotel Doha?

The two hotels are 1.3 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mina-hotel-residences-by-the-torch-doha-vs-movenpick-hotel-doha-doha/. 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/