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title: "Somerset West Bay Doha vs The Curve Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Somerset West Bay Doha or The Curve Hotel in Doha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Somerset West Bay Doha vs The Curve Hotel

Both are in Doha, 860 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Al Dafna
## [Somerset West Bay Doha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/somerset-west-bay-doha-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2115126/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · West Bay
## [The Curve Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-curve-hotel-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2195356/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Somerset West Bay Doha

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 860 m apart.

### Choose Somerset West Bay Doha if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.3)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (90 / 44)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 228 / 600)

### Choose The Curve Hotel if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 600 / 228)

### Why is Somerset West Bay Doha better than The Curve Hotel?

1.  370 m closer to public transport (−370 m)
2.  46 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+46)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 74 vs 62) (+12)
4.  5 more listed amenities (24 vs 19) (+5)
5.  Has an on-site restaurant
6.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (228 vs 600 rooms) (−372)

### Why is The Curve Hotel better than Somerset West Bay Doha?

1.  Has a spa
2.  More guest reviews (1,925 vs 105), so the rating is more reliable (×18)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (600 vs 228 rooms) (×2.6)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Somerset West Bay Doha | The Curve Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 8.5  (+0.7) | 7.8 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+1.6) | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 7.0  (+4.0) |
| Beach access | 9.6  (+0.4) | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 6.8  (+2.0) | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 105 | 1,925  (+1,820) |
| Rank in Doha | bottom 39%  (+7%) | bottom 32% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5  (+0.7) | 7.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.3 km | 4.0 km  (−280 m) |
| To the beach | 220 m  (−110 m) | 330 m |
| To public transport | 740 m  (−370 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 8.5 km | 7.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 90  (+46) | 44 |
| To the nearest food shop | 550 m  (−420 m) | 970 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5  (+4) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 228 | 600 |
| Floors | 25 | 24 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 24  (+5) | 19 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Somerset West Bay DohaThe Curve Hotel

          

Nov

-   The Curve Hotel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Somerset West Bay Doha: €267 a night on average · The Curve Hotel: €116 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Doha by month](https://stayversus.com/en/qatar/doha/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Somerset West Bay Doha prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/somerset-west-bay-doha-doha/prices/)[The Curve Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-curve-hotel-doha/prices/)

## Location

860 m apart

Somerset West Bay Doha: city centre: 4.3 km, nearest station Qatar Rail DECC Station: 740 m, Doha International Airport (DIA): 8.5 km, beach: 220 m, 90 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

The Curve Hotel: city centre: 4.0 km, nearest station Qatar Rail DECC Station: 1.1 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 7.8 km, beach: 330 m, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Doha

[Doha weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/qatar/baladiyat-ad-dawhah/doha/weather)

## Somerset West Bay Doha or The Curve Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Somerset West Bay Doha or The Curve Hotel?

Somerset West Bay Doha leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, beach access. The Curve Hotel is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Somerset West Bay Doha or The Curve Hotel?

Over the year The Curve Hotel costs about €116 a night on average against €267 at Somerset West Bay Doha, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Curve Hotel is closer: 4.0 km from the centre, against 4.3 km for Somerset West Bay Doha.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Somerset West Bay Doha is 220 m from the nearest beach; The Curve Hotel is 330 m.

### How far apart are Somerset West Bay Doha and The Curve Hotel?

The two hotels are 860 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/somerset-west-bay-doha-doha-vs-the-curve-hotel-doha/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/