Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha vs Century Hotel Doha
Both are in Doha, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Al Khulaifat
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Hotel★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Al Hitmi / Al Rufaa
Century Hotel Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
Choose Century Hotel Doha if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- free parking
Why is Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha better than Century Hotel Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5)+0.3
- 2740 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 860 m)−740 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
Why is Century Hotel Doha better than Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha?
- 11.5 km closer to the city centre−1.5 km
- 2Has an indoor pool
- 3500 m closer to public transport−500 m
- 4More guest reviews (1,436 vs 171), so the rating is more reliable×8.4
- 539 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+39
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 27)+41
- 7Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha vs Century Hotel Doha: which hotel is better? | Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha | Century Hotel Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Facilities | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | 10.0 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 9.9 +2.5 | 7.4 |
| Public transport | 4.3 | 7.0 +2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 171 | 1,436 +1,265 |
| Rank in Doha | top 40% +22% | top 62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.3 km | 1.8 km −1.5 km |
| To the beach | 120 m −740 m | 860 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 700 m −500 m |
| To the airport | 3.0 km | 3.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 45 +39 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 5 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 215 |
| Floors | – | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 26 | 29 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| 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
1.5 km apart
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha or Century Hotel Doha: common questions
Which is better, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha or Century Hotel Doha?
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha leads in 3 of 7 categories, including guest rating, families, beach access. Century Hotel Doha is stronger in spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha or Century Hotel Doha?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Century Hotel Doha is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha is 120 m from the nearest beach; Century Hotel Doha is 860 m.
How far apart are Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha and Century Hotel Doha?
The two hotels are 1.5 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