VIP Hotel vs Al Liwan Suites
Both are in Doha, 600 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelUmm Ghuwailina
VIP Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Apartment★★★★Umm Ghuwailina
Al Liwan Suites
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
The short answer
Pick Al Liwan Suites
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 600 m apart.
Choose VIP Hotel if you want
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Al Liwan Suites if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- free parking
Why is VIP Hotel better than Al Liwan Suites?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2550 m closer to public transport−550 m
- 3More guest reviews (2,698 vs 790), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (193 vs 85 rooms)×2.3
Why is Al Liwan Suites better than VIP Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.9)+0.4
- 2300 m closer to the beach (1.5 km vs 1.8 km)−300 m
- 3490 m closer to the area centre−490 m
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2017)+5y
- 5Has free parking
- 68 more listed amenities (23 vs 15)+8
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (85 vs 193 rooms)−108
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| VIP Hotel vs Al Liwan Suites: which hotel is better? | VIP Hotel | Al Liwan Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.3 +0.4 |
| Location | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 8.3 +1.6 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0 | 8.5 +2.5 |
| Beach access | 4.2 | 5.2 +1.0 |
| Public transport | 9.8 +3.0 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.3 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.3 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 2,698 +1,908 | 790 |
| Rank in Doha | top 84% | top 67% +17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 +0.3 | 4.9 |
| Distance to Umm Ghuwailina centre | 590 m | 110 m −490 m |
| To the beach | 1.8 km | 1.5 km −300 m |
| To public transport | 190 m −550 m | 740 m |
| To the airport | 2.0 km | 2.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22 +3 | 19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 193 | 85 |
| Floors | 7 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2022 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 23 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
600 m apart
VIP Hotel or Al Liwan Suites: common questions
Which is better, VIP Hotel or Al Liwan Suites?
Al Liwan Suites leads in 4 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. VIP Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, VIP Hotel or Al Liwan Suites?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Al Liwan Suites is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 590 m for VIP Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Al Liwan Suites is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; VIP Hotel is 1.8 km.
How far apart are VIP Hotel and Al Liwan Suites?
The two hotels are 600 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