W Doha vs Somerset West Bay Doha
Both are in Doha, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Al Dafna
W Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Apartment★★★★★Al Dafna
Somerset West Bay Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick W Doha
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 120 m apart.
Choose W Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Somerset West Bay Doha if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building
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
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
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| W Doha vs Somerset West Bay Doha: which hotel is better? | W Doha | Somerset West Bay Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 7.4 +0.6 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 145 +40 | 105 |
| Rank in Doha | top 31% +31% | top 62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Distance to Al Dafna centre | 610 m | 710 m |
| To the beach | 280 m | 220 m −70 m |
| To public transport | 640 m −100 m | 740 m |
| To the airport | 8.5 km | 8.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 105 +15 | 90 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 228 |
| Floors | 28 | 25 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2022 +13y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 21 +11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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
W Doha or Somerset West Bay Doha: common questions
Which is better, W Doha or Somerset West Bay Doha?
W Doha leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, W Doha or Somerset West Bay 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 W Doha and Somerset West Bay 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