Also called serviced apartments and serviced residences, hotel apartments have become increasingly popular among tenants lately because of two factors: full-home amenities and affordability.
The main difference between a hotel and a serviced apartment is the provision of a kitchen, dining area, and other facilities designed for long-stay guests. Compared with regular fully furnished apartments, hotel apartments have the advantage of being a first choice, especially by customers drawn to the convenience of having housekeeping, laundry, and similar services.
Recently, affordability has also become an advantage of hotels specifically in Doha’s downtown areas.
Analysis by hapondo in 2023 revealed a narrow difference between the median rent of one-bedroom (1BR) apartments and hotel apartments in areas such as Al Sadd and Al Mansoura, where the premium was only 13.3% and 7.1%, respectively. Imagine paying only a few riyals difference to be able to live in a hotel.
In fact, there were places in Doha where the median rent of apartments was higher than hotel apartments.
This is not the case for in-demand areas such as Lusail and West Bay, where the difference in rent between hotels and apartments remains significant.
If you are looking for great deals in apartment rental, consider looking at any of these 3 serviced apartments as your next home:
1. VIP Hotel | 1-bedroom starts at QAR 8,500/month
VIP Hotel in Umm Ghuwailina is a 5-star accommodation located more than 10 minutes away from West Bay and 5 kilometers away from Msheireb Downtown Center, making it ideal if you are working in these business districts.
The hotel features modern, spacious, and contemporary guestrooms and fully furnished suites. A 75-square meter 1-bedroom unit costs QAR 8,500/month and includes a living room, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom.
VIP Hotel has a restaurant, a Moroccan Shisha outlet, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a coffee shop.
2. Central Inn Hotels | 1-bedroom starts at QAR 4,500/month
Imagine waking up every morning to a breathtaking view of Doha’s corniche and the ever-changing scenery of the waterfront.
This is the piece de resistance of renting at Central Inn Souq Waqif. Central Inn Souq Waqif is part of the Central Inn hotels in Doha, which includes a branch in Al Sadd.
One-bedroom units range from QAR 4,500 to QAR 6,000/month, depending on the hotel location, amenities, and unit size. Those rates are lower than the median rent of regular apartments in Al Sadd and Al Souq, which is at QAR 6,000/month.
3. Steigenberger Hotel | 1-bedroom starts at QAR 7,400/month
A 5-star hotel in Old Airport, Doha, Steigenberger Hotel features a jaw-dropping lobby that hints at its beautiful and contemporary designed guestrooms.
The hotel offers 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom options for rent. Each room is equipped with high-quality furniture, appliances, and equipment, including full home supplies from dinnerware to coffee machines.
The rent of a 1-bedroom apartment starts at QAR 7,400/month, which includes water and electricity charges and weekly housekeeping services.
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