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Raffles Doha vs Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail

Both are in Doha, 2.3 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
2 of 7
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Hotel★★★★★Lusail

Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail

Guest rating
9.4 Exceptional
Location score
6.6
Score by category
4 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 2.3 km apart.

Choose Raffles Doha if you want

  • to walk to the sights

Choose Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • free parking

Why is Raffles Doha better than Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail?

  1. 14 more listed amenities (22 vs 18)+4
  2. 2Has a gym

Why is Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail better than Raffles Doha?

  1. 12.2 km closer to the area centre−2.2 km
  2. 2390 m closer to the beach (370 m vs 760 m)−390 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (137 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×5.7
  4. 426 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
  5. 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 50 vs 38)+12
  6. 6Has free parking

All compared facts

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

Raffles DohaWaldorf Astoria Doha Lusail
Score by category
Guest rating 9.6 9.4
Location 4.5 6.6 +2.1
Facilities 7.5 +1.7 5.8
Families 1.0 2.0 +1.0
Spa & wellness 9.5 +5.0 4.5
Beach access 7.7 9.1 +1.4
Public transport 7.7 8.3 +0.6
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.0 9.2 +0.3
Guest rating 9.6 +0.2 9.4
Number of reviews 24 137 +113
Rank in Doha top 18% top 2% +16%
Location
Location score 4.5 6.6 +2.1
Distance to Lusail centre 3.9 km 1.7 km −2.2 km
To the beach 760 m 370 m −390 m
To public transport 580 m 470 m −110 m
To the airport 15 km −2.2 km 17 km
Restaurants within 500 m 9 35 +26
Sights within 1 km 1 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 132 –
Floors 37 –
Listed amenities 22 +4 18
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ –
Steam room ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Free parking – ✓
Shuttle – ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      2.3 km apart

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      Raffles Doha or Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail: common questions

      Which is better, Raffles Doha or Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail?

      Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail leads in 4 of 7 categories, including location, families, beach access. Raffles Doha is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

      Which is cheaper, Raffles Doha or Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail?

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      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Raffles Doha.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail is 370 m from the nearest beach; Raffles Doha is 760 m.

      How far apart are Raffles Doha and Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail?

      The two hotels are 2.3 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