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Mondrian Doha vs Fairmont Doha

Both are in Doha, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Katara

Mondrian Doha

Guest rating
9.1 Excellent
Location score
7.4
Score by category
4 of 7
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Hotel★★★★★Lusail

Fairmont Doha

Guest rating
9.3 Exceptional
Location score
3.8
Score by category
1 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Mondrian Doha

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 1.7 km apart.

Choose Mondrian Doha if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • free parking

Why is Mondrian Doha better than Fairmont Doha?

  1. 1650 m closer to the beach (220 m vs 870 m)−650 m
  2. 21.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
  3. 3More guest reviews (581 vs 121), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
  4. 419 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+19
  5. 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 35)+19
  6. 6Offers an airport transfer
  7. 7Has free parking

Why is Fairmont Doha better than Mondrian Doha?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
  2. 2Has an on-site restaurant

All compared facts

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

Mondrian DohaFairmont Doha
Score by category
Guest rating 9.1 9.3
Location 7.4 +3.6 3.8
Facilities 10.0 10.0
Families 2.0 +1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 10.0 +1.5 8.5
Beach access 9.6 +2.3 7.3
Public transport 6.9 7.9 +1.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.1 9.1 +0.1
Guest rating 9.1 9.3 +0.2
Number of reviews 581 +460 121
Rank in Doha top 11% top 7% +4%
Location
Location score 7.4 +3.6 3.8
Distance to the centre 9.5 km −1.3 km 11 km
To the beach 220 m −650 m 870 m
To public transport 730 m 540 m −200 m
To the airport 14 km −1.0 km 15 km
Restaurants within 500 m 30 +19 11
Sights within 1 km 1 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 270 362
Floors 27 36
Newest building or renovation 2017 –
Listed amenities 26 26
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ –
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ ✓
Steam room ✓ –
Hot tub ✓ –
Massage ✓ ✓
Gym ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Nightclub ✓ –
Casino ✓ –
Balcony ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Restaurant – ✓
Meeting rooms – ✓
Wheelchair accessible – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      1.7 km apart

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      Mondrian Doha or Fairmont Doha: common questions

      Which is better, Mondrian Doha or Fairmont Doha?

      Mondrian Doha leads in 4 of 7 categories, including location, families, spa & wellness. Fairmont Doha is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Mondrian Doha or Fairmont Doha?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Mondrian Doha is closer: 9.5 km from the centre, against 11 km for Fairmont Doha.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Mondrian Doha is 220 m from the nearest beach; Fairmont Doha is 870 m.

      How far apart are Mondrian Doha and Fairmont Doha?

      The two hotels are 1.7 km 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