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
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Al Dafna
W Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2009)+13y
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is W Doha better than Somerset West Bay Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2Has 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 vs W Doha: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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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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