About The Royal Riviera
The Royal Riviera is a 4-star family property situated in Doha overlooking the Arabian Gulf that features two restaurants, a full spa and an outdoor rooftop pool.
Non-smoking guest rooms feature air conditioning, minibar, free toiletries, LCD television with satellite channels, bathrobes and slippers, free newspaper, coffee and tea facilities and complimentary bottled water.
Services and amenities offered at the hotel include complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness centre, sun terrace, free parking, airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, express check-in, currency exchange, tour desk, luggage storage, concierge service, childcare services, laundry facilities and hot tub.
Restaurant International features a wide variety of Arabic and international dishes and offers a buffet and a la carte menu. 24-hour room service is available, a buffet breakfast is served each morning and coffee and tea is served in the lobby throughout the day.
The Royal is located close to the Business District, West Bay, City Centre Mall, Museum of Islamic Arts, Qatar National Museum, Souq Waqif and Doha Fort.
Positive Reviews
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Comfortable, Ambient Rooms
The guest rooms at The Royal Riviera have a lovely ambiance with just the right amount of natural light and a perfect room temperature. Guests also reported that the rooms are cleaned every day to a high standard and the beds are comfortable.
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Excellent, Fast Room Service
The room service offered at this hotel is excellent with guests reporting that the service is very fast and efficient, staff are courteous and professional and the items offered are delicious and of high quality.
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Beautiful Swimming Pool
The rooftop swimming pool at this hotel is quite large and usually very warm all year round. Guests also reported that the views are spectacular and the area around the pool is well-kept and beautifully decorated.
Negative Reviews
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The Walls are not Soundproof
It can get noisy in the rooms at times due to a lack of soundproofing. This noise comes from several sources including conversations and loud televisions in nearby rooms and the early morning call to prayer at the nearby Mosque.
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Poor Restaurant Service
Guests reported that the meals served at this hotel are very basic with a lack of options to choose from. Also reported was slow service and an unkempt dining area with dirty walls and floors and a lack of seating.
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It's Hard to Get Around the Area
The area around the hotel looks rundown and feels unsafe to walk around and guests reported that it's hard to get around the area due to a lack of accessible public transit. Taxis cannot be called to the hotel for some reason and that means guests must go