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The Ned Doha vs Sapphire Plaza Hotel

Both are in Doha, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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The Ned Doha

Guest rating
9.7 Exceptional
Location score
6.2
Score by category
3 of 4
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Sapphire Plaza Hotel

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
5.3
Score by category
0 of 4
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The short answer

Pick The Ned Doha

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.

Choose The Ned Doha if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Sapphire Plaza Hotel if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is The Ned Doha better than Sapphire Plaza Hotel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.3)+1.4
  2. 21.4 km closer to the beach (2.7 km vs 4.1 km)−1.4 km
  3. 31.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
  4. 43 more sights within 1 km+3
  5. 5A larger hotel with more facilities (891 vs 174 rooms)×5.1

Why is Sapphire Plaza Hotel better than The Ned Doha?

  1. 1More guest reviews (1,225 vs 52), so the rating is more reliable×24
  2. 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (174 vs 891 rooms)−717

All compared facts

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

The Ned DohaSapphire Plaza Hotel
Score by category
Guest rating 9.7 +1.4 8.3
Location 6.2 +0.9 5.3
Facilities – 9.2
Families – 1.0
Spa & wellness – 4.5
Beach access 0.9 +0.9 0.0
Public transport 7.7 7.7
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.3 +1.0 8.3
Guest rating 9.7 +1.4 8.3
Number of reviews 52 1,225 +1,173
Rank in Doha top 1% +68% top 69%
Location
Location score 6.2 +0.9 5.3
Distance to the centre 750 m −1.2 km 2.0 km
To the beach 2.7 km –
To public transport 580 m 570 m
To the airport 5.7 km 6.4 km
Restaurants within 500 m 14 17 +3
Sights within 1 km 4 +3 1
Rooms & building
Star rating – ★★★★
Rooms 891 174
Floors – 7
Newest building or renovation – 2015
Listed amenities – 22
Policies
Check-in from – 14:00
Check-out until – 12:00
Amenities
Wi-Fi – ✓
Free parking – ✓
Car hire – ✓
24-hour front desk – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Laundry – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Restaurant – ✓
Bar – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Swimming pool – ✓
Sauna – ✓
Gym – ✓
Meeting rooms – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Minibar – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Location

      1.4 km apart

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      The Ned Doha or Sapphire Plaza Hotel: common questions

      Which is better, The Ned Doha or Sapphire Plaza Hotel?

      The Ned Doha leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, The Ned Doha or Sapphire Plaza Hotel?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      The Ned Doha is closer: 750 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for Sapphire Plaza Hotel.

      How far apart are The Ned Doha and Sapphire Plaza Hotel?

      The two hotels are 1.4 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