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Raffles Doha vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

Both are in Doha, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Lusail

Raffles Doha

Guest rating
9.6 Exceptional
Location score
4.5
Score by category
3 of 7
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Hotel★★★★★Lusail

The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
5.6
Score by category
4 of 7
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The short answer

Pick The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 1.1 km apart.

Choose The Ritz-Carlton, Doha if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • to walk to the sights
  • facilities for children

Why is Raffles Doha better than The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.9)+0.7
  2. 21.1 km closer to the area centre−1.1 km
  3. 3230 m closer to public transport−230 m

Why is The Ritz-Carlton, Doha better than Raffles Doha?

  1. 1570 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 760 m)−570 m
  2. 2Has a kids club
  3. 3Has an indoor pool
  4. 4More guest reviews (235 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×9.8
  5. 5Has an on-site restaurant

All compared facts

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

Raffles DohaThe Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Score by category
Guest rating 9.6 +0.7 8.9
Location 4.5 5.6 +1.1
Facilities 7.5 9.2 +1.7
Families 1.0 5.0 +4.0
Spa & wellness 9.5 +2.5 7.0
Beach access 7.7 9.7 +2.0
Public transport 7.7 +1.3 6.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.0 +0.1 8.9
Guest rating 9.6 +0.7 8.9
Number of reviews 24 235 +211
Rank in Doha top 18% +12% top 30%
Location
Location score 4.5 5.6 +1.1
Distance to Lusail centre 3.9 km −1.1 km 5.0 km
To the beach 760 m 190 m −570 m
To public transport 580 m −230 m 810 m
To the airport 15 km 14 km −1.1 km
Restaurants within 500 m 9 13 +4
Sights within 1 km 1 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 132 –
Floors 37 23
Newest building or renovation – 2018
Listed amenities 22 23
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Parking ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ –
Steam room ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Gym ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Valet parking – ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Restaurant – ✓
Outdoor pool – ✓
Indoor pool – ✓
Kids club – ✓
Meeting rooms – ✓
Kitchen – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Raffles Doha or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: common questions

      Which is better, Raffles Doha or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

      The Ritz-Carlton, Doha leads in 4 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, families. Raffles Doha is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness, public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Raffles Doha or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

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      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Raffles Doha is closer: 3.9 km from the centre, against 5.0 km for The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is 190 m from the nearest beach; Raffles Doha is 760 m.

      How far apart are Raffles Doha and The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

      The two hotels are 1.1 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