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title: "Somerset West Bay Doha vs W Doha: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick W Doha. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Somerset West Bay Doha or W Doha in Doha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Somerset West Bay Doha vs W Doha

Both are in Doha, 120 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:** 0 of 4

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

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Al Dafna
## [W Doha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/w-doha-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2303222/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick W Doha

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 120 m apart.

### Choose Somerset West Bay Doha if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Choose W Doha if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Somerset West Bay Doha better than W Doha?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2009) (+13y)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is W Doha better than Somerset West Bay Doha?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5) (+0.4)
2.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Somerset West Bay Doha | W Doha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Public transport | 6.8 | 7.4  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 105 | 145  (+40) |
| Rank in Doha | top 62% | top 31%  (+31%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Distance to Al Dafna centre | 710 m | 610 m |
| To the beach | 220 m  (−70 m) | 280 m |
| To public transport | 740 m | 640 m  (−100 m) |
| To the airport | 8.5 km | 8.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 90 | 105  (+15) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 228 | – |
| Floors | 25 | 28 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022  (+13y) | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+11) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/w-doha-doha-vs-somerset-west-bay-doha-doha/)

## Location

120 m apart

## Somerset West Bay Doha or W Doha: common questions

### Which is better, Somerset West Bay Doha or W Doha?

W Doha leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Somerset West Bay Doha or W Doha?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Somerset West Bay Doha is 220 m from the nearest beach; W Doha is 280 m.

### How far apart are Somerset West Bay Doha and W Doha?

The two hotels are 120 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-w-doha-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/