The Ritz-Carlton, Doha vs Fairmont Doha
Both are in Doha, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Lusail
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Hotel★★★★★Lusail
Fairmont Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
The short answer
Pick Fairmont Doha
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose The Ritz-Carlton, Doha if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- facilities for children
Choose Fairmont Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is The Ritz-Carlton, Doha better than Fairmont Doha?
- 1680 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 870 m)−680 m
- 2Has a kids club
- 3Has an indoor pool
Why is Fairmont Doha better than The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9)+0.4
- 2970 m closer to the area centre−970 m
- 3270 m closer to public transport−270 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Ritz-Carlton, Doha vs Fairmont Doha: which hotel is better? | The Ritz-Carlton, Doha | Fairmont Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Location | 5.6 +1.8 | 3.8 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | 10.0 +0.8 |
| Families | 5.0 +4.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 8.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 +2.4 | 7.3 |
| Public transport | 6.4 | 7.9 +1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 235 +114 | 121 |
| Rank in Doha | top 30% | top 7% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 +1.8 | 3.8 |
| Distance to Lusail centre | 5.0 km | 4.0 km −970 m |
| To the beach | 190 m −680 m | 870 m |
| To public transport | 810 m | 540 m −270 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 362 |
| Floors | 23 | 36 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 26 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valet parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kids club | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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The Ritz-Carlton, Doha or Fairmont Doha: common questions
Which is better, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha or Fairmont Doha?
Fairmont Doha leads in 4 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is stronger in location, families, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha or Fairmont Doha?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Fairmont Doha is closer: 4.0 km from the centre, against 5.0 km for The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is 190 m from the nearest beach; Fairmont Doha is 870 m.
How far apart are The Ritz-Carlton, Doha and Fairmont Doha?
The two hotels are 1.0 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