Plaza Inn Doha vs Shaza Doha
Both are in Doha, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Aslata
Plaza Inn Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Hotel★★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Aslata
Shaza Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 6 of 7
The short answer
Pick Shaza Doha
It leads in 6 of 7 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Plaza Inn Doha if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Choose Shaza Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Plaza Inn Doha better than Shaza Doha?
- 1340 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 1.5 km)−340 m
- 2More guest reviews (5,118 vs 1,230), so the rating is more reliable×4.2
Why is Shaza Doha better than Plaza Inn Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.3)+0.7
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 5210 m closer to public transport−210 m
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2017)+5y
- 7Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Plaza Inn Doha vs Shaza Doha: which hotel is better? | Plaza Inn Doha | Shaza Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.0 +0.7 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.8 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 8.3 +4.1 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 7.0 +7.0 |
| Beach access | 6.3 +1.2 | 5.1 |
| Public transport | 8.2 | 9.4 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 9.0 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.0 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 5,118 +3,888 | 1,230 |
| Rank in Doha | top 69% | top 18% +51% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.8 +0.5 |
| Distance to (Sharg Zone) - Aslata centre | 120 m −200 m | 320 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km −340 m | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 480 m | 270 m −210 m |
| To the airport | 3.8 km | 4.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 61 +5 | 56 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 239 | 171 |
| Floors | 12 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2022 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 21 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
350 m apart
Plaza Inn Doha or Shaza Doha: common questions
Which is better, Plaza Inn Doha or Shaza Doha?
Shaza Doha leads in 6 of 7 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Plaza Inn Doha is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Plaza Inn Doha or Shaza Doha?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Plaza Inn Doha is closer: 120 m from the centre, against 320 m for Shaza Doha.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Plaza Inn Doha is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Shaza Doha is 1.5 km.
How far apart are Plaza Inn Doha and Shaza Doha?
The two hotels are 350 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