Souq Waqif , PO Box 3496, 1274 Doha, Qatar
#84 of 194 hotels in Doha
Guests' ChoiceBased on 834 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 May 2024
Ken
United KingdomNot really anything - the pool was in one of the other hotels in the Souq but they took us down there if we needed in a golf buggy or we walked 5 minutes through the Souq so not really an issue
We stayed at the Arumaila hotel of the Boutique. The location was so perfect right next to the Souq, east walk to many places including the metro. Taxi stop was right outside the door. All the staff were amazing, very helpful especially Fahad. Room was very clean and a very good size as a standard; changed bedding every day with fresh coffee, water, we did not have breakfast at the hotel as we were getting up too late so cannot comment on food
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Arwa
Saudi ArabiaThey changed our rooms to another building far away, and they did not give us any clear guidance on where to park and how to access the hotel and we had old people in our group which was difficult.
Location is great but accessibility is q bit difficult for old poeple
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Saeed
GermanyNothing to complaint. They have hotels in all Souq. So just reconfirm for the exact hotels you are staying.
Fantastic location, Excellent people. Many good food with 100m.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Raouf
United KingdomWe had booked 2 rooms, 208 & 209. When we arrived in our rooms, around 7 pm, there was no running water. We are not able to have a shower (all 4 of us) until nearly midnight. We had to call reception twice to get the problem sorted. We were hoping staff could have made a good gesture and provide some sort of compensation!
The rooms were comfortable, most of the staff friendly and polite. Breakfast was OK.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Al
OmanUnpleasant smell near the hotel, also the barking far from hotel
Location, friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Miika
FinlandN/A
Price Quality was excelent. Short and cheap drive by taxi from airport. Much better choice than the Airport hotels
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Alqatari
Kuwaitthe parking was far from the hotel , and the elevator didn't take you from the basement to the ground floor, so you have to walk the entire distance.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Muhammad
Saudi ArabiaThe breakfast was located in the Al Bidda hotel located in another building. Not too much of an issue though.
Location is excellent - right in the heart of Souq Waqif. Room was clean and staff was very responsive. The hotel gives you a stamped receipt that allows you to park for free in the underground parking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Alexander
Belgium1. The switch between small and big shower did not work properly: when switching to one of them, the other is leaking. The shower area feels too small, excess of water splashes on the floor. Not a big problem, but it does not make a good impression. 2. There was basically no place to conveniently hang towels either in the room or in the bathroom, we used hangers for dress for that! There was 2 small hangers on the shower door with bathrobes, wich we could move to the cupboard and put our towels on them, but we did not realize that we could do so. It would be more comfortable to have a pair of wide towel hangers installed. 3. There was no free socket in the room to charge phone. I had to disconnect the kettle to put my phone. Usually, more sockets are expected to be available in the room. 4. The lighting switches are not super convenient (they are only small buttons and need good precision of your finger to switch the right one:), and even with clear signs of wear off. 5. At last, it may be puzzling to find this hotel if you don't have a map. Luckily, the staff from a neighbor hotel guided us to this one. Apparently, there are several hotels combined under "Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels", and our particular hotel was called "Arumaila". I realized this only after travel when I specifically looked into the detailes of my booking. Apparently, you can check in at any of the hotels of this group and be guided to the right one by the staff. As you see, we did not have a major problem, but we were a bit puzzled about several practical aspects.
The hotel is nicely located in the heart of historical area, 5 min walk from metro station. The room is beautiful and quiet, and the bed is comfortable. The staff is very friendly and a welcome fruit plate is delivered to the room, which was a nice surprise. Diverse lighting is installed in the room. The toiletries (the soap, shampoo, etc) have pleasant flavor and are very nice. Although the shower not so much.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Hartmann
SwitzerlandInternet was a bit flaky at times.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Modern room with all amenities you would want.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Linda
AustraliaWe had a very comfortable and spacious room, attractively decorated. The welcome fruit basket was a nice touch. The hotel is in a great location in the old town. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Ramsey
United Statesthe breakfast was not very tasty and was a bit tired overall the room looked out over a roof to another wall, felt closed in
great location, spacious and comfortable room. Easy to check in early (if costly) Very helpful staff with great communications skills
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Janice
AustraliaGreat friendly helpful staff! The breakfast has a great choice which covers all diets . We loved the location as you could walk to everything we needed. We look forward to returning !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Regina
United StatesMy only feedback about the property would be more explanation upfront, but the many hotels and many locations and options, this was a bit confusing.
First, let me tell you how amazing the spa is! The staff went above and beyond, and were gracious and lovely every interaction we had. I cannot recommend the Hammam massage more. A staff member insured that we were driven to the spa and picked up with no moments of waiting for them and we’re so happy and willing to be of assistance. The spa was only around the corner, but he insisted he walk us from the door to the spa as well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Zoe
QatarI have to leave the building for breakfast. The room is either really bright with the lights on or very dark with them off. Why is there only one bedside lamp? Difficult to plug in phone charger on both sides of the bed - I had to move the bedside tables myself. Not many tea bags supplied. Coffee pods - 2 out of 3 were decaffeinated - why?
Comfortable, check in easy. Good Location of course
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Jyoti2684
United KingdomThere was no pool in our hotel, it was located in a different hotel that is part of this group of hotels.
The hotel was very clean and spacious. Good in room facilities, we stayed in the suite.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Timothy
United KingdomPerfect location to see lots of local sites and adjacent to Souq Waqif so could enjoy it every day.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Timothy
Isle of ManIt was difficult to get a taxi to come to the right branch of the hotel due to road closures and the wifi was very bad.
Abu Bakar the head concierge made my stay very successful although through a miscommmunication I failed to get an early booking he managed to get me into a room fairly early, I had asked for a balcony which unfortunately was not available.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Afnan
United StatesBreakfast was good but it should have more variety. The staff serving coffee and tea at breakfast are very slow and unorganized.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Stewart
United KingdomWe had half board and the dinner menu could have had more variety.
The hotel is very well located for the Souq and the old and authentic part of Doha. Also very easy to get a taxi to anywhere else. Walking distance of the Corniche.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Fawzi
BahrainThe location is perfect near the Souq waqif
Near the metro and the Souq You can walk to Mushirb area You can use the metro to reach most attraction
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Mamdouh
KuwaitThe breakfast in another hotel , you need to take gulf car
Location and the staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Abdellah
FranceBreakfast was in another building. When not lucky to don’t have the gulf car immediately available it is too bad to wait for that. We asked for a small additional bed for our baby. It was not that functional and safe…
Extremely well located in the heart of Souq Waqif. We appreciated the Arabic style design of the hotel and bedrooms. Staff was kind and lovely.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Vadehra
United KingdomThe room lacked a decent view from the windows - basically they were blocked out as they overlooked a back street. Souq Wakif is a vibrant area and a view of the market place would have been perfect.
We were upgraded to a deluxe suits from a junior suite. The Deluxe suite was spacious and well decorated. Facilities in the room were good as was bathroom and shower. Biggest shower room I have experienced.
Stayed in March 2024
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