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Radisson Blu Hotel Doha vs Gulf Pearls Hotel

Both are in Doha, 600 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Rawdat Al Khail

Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
5.3
Score by category
3 of 6
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Hotel★★★★Fereej Al Nasr

Gulf Pearls Hotel

Guest rating
7.5 Good
Location score
5.2
Score by category
0 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 600 m apart.

Choose Radisson Blu Hotel Doha if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Gulf Pearls Hotel if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Radisson Blu Hotel Doha better than Gulf Pearls Hotel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.5)+1.2
  2. 2440 m closer to the city centre−440 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  4. 4230 m closer to public transport−230 m
  5. 5More guest reviews (1,732 vs 238), so the rating is more reliable×7.3
  6. 67 more listed amenities (27 vs 20)+7
  7. 7A larger hotel with more facilities (567 vs 60 rooms)×9.5

Why is Gulf Pearls Hotel better than Radisson Blu Hotel Doha?

  1. 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
  2. 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (60 vs 567 rooms)−507

All compared facts

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

Radisson Blu Hotel DohaGulf Pearls Hotel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 +1.2 7.5
Location 5.3 5.2
Facilities 9.2 9.2
Families 1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 10.0 +0.5 9.5
Beach access 0.0 –
Public transport 5.7 +1.3 4.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 +1.1 7.6
Guest rating 8.7 +1.2 7.5
Number of reviews 1,732 +1,494 238
Rank in Doha top 43% +49% top 92%
Location
Location score 5.3 5.2
Distance to the centre 2.7 km −440 m 3.1 km
To public transport 950 m −230 m 1.2 km
To the airport 5.4 km 6.0 km
Restaurants within 500 m 78 87 +9
Sights within 1 km 1 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 567 60
Floors 9 5
Newest building or renovation 2013 2015 +2y
Listed amenities 27 +7 20
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:30 +1h
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 ✓ ✓
Nightclub ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Radisson Blu Hotel Doha or Gulf Pearls Hotel: common questions

      Which is better, Radisson Blu Hotel Doha or Gulf Pearls Hotel?

      Radisson Blu Hotel Doha leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Radisson Blu Hotel Doha or Gulf Pearls Hotel?

      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 3.1 km for Gulf Pearls Hotel.

      How far apart are Radisson Blu Hotel Doha and Gulf Pearls Hotel?

      The two hotels are 600 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