Shraao Hotel vs Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
Both are in Doha, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Al Hitmi / Al Rufaa
Shraao Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Hotel★★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Al Khulaifat
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
The short answer
Pick Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Shraao Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- free parking
Choose Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Shraao Hotel better than Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha?
- 11.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 2450 m closer to public transport−450 m
- 3More guest reviews (823 vs 171), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
- 439 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+39
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 27)+41
- 6Has free parking
- 75 more sights within 1 km+5
Why is Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha better than Shraao Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
- 2690 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 810 m)−690 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 411 more listed amenities (26 vs 15)+11
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Shraao Hotel vs Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha: which hotel is better? | Shraao Hotel | Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 10.0 +5.0 |
| Families | 1.0 | 2.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | 9.5 +5.0 |
| Beach access | 7.5 | 9.9 +2.4 |
| Public transport | 6.8 +2.5 | 4.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 823 +652 | 171 |
| Rank in Doha | top 52% | top 40% +12% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 +0.2 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km −1.4 km | 3.3 km |
| To the beach | 810 m | 120 m −690 m |
| To public transport | 750 m −450 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 3.4 km | 3.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 45 +39 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 +5 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 88 | – |
| Floors | 14 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 26 +11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| 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
Shraao Hotel or Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha: common questions
Which is better, Shraao Hotel or Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha?
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha leads in 4 of 7 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Shraao Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Shraao Hotel or Rixos Gulf 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?
Shraao Hotel 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; Shraao Hotel is 810 m.
How far apart are Shraao Hotel and Rixos Gulf 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