The World Cup is coming to Doha, and this week, so are you as we look at Qatari city’s top hotels and most lavish suites. There’s one that spans over 22,000-square feet!
1. Four Seasons Doha
2. Mandarin Oriental Doha
3. The St. Regis Doha
4. Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
5. Banyan Tree Doha At La Cigale Mushaireb
6. Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
7. The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
8. W Doha Hotel & Residences
9. Mondrian Doha
10. Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha
1. Four Seasons Doha
Forbes Travel Guide writes, “Four Seasons Hotel Doha is the grand dame of the city. With its own private beach, five different indoor and outdoor pools catering to all ages and lush manicured gardens, the hotel is a haven among the West Bay area’s towering buildings. In a city studded with sumptuous stays, service at Four Seasons Hotel Doha is what sets it apart — it’s discreet yet personalized… Boasting nine restaurants and lounges, the hotel has also become one of the top players in Doha’s competitive culinary scene, hosting the excellent Elements for all-day dining, the Parisian-chic Seasons Tea Lounge and the world’s largest Nobu restaurant, dramatically perched over the Arabian Gulf.”
Royal Suite
The 5,210 sq.ft. Royal Suite is located on the 17th floor with cityscape and Arabian Gulf views. There’s a private elevator. The dining room seats 14, there’s a private office and waiting room, three terraces, and three balconies
More suites at Four Seasons Hotel Doha.
2. Mandarin Oriental Doha
Conde Nast Traveler writes, “Located in the gleaming cobbles of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the city’s revitalized and sustainable cultural hub, the Mandarin Oriental Doha is one of the most tasteful and elegant hotels in Doha. A seamless blend of Qatari heritage and storied luxury, the hotel is the work of renowned David Collins Studio, with 249 elegant rooms, suites and apartments carefully dotted across a climate-controlled square and shaded lanes.”
The magazine continues, “Rooms are an enfilade of soft cream hues and heritage-rich touches, inspired by a traditional Qatari house many with terraces with views onto Msheireb. The best views, however, come from the hotel’s rooftop pool. Plush sun loungers and cabanas fringe the shimmering blue waters, with views stretching to the Persian Gulf. Other top facilities include the renowned Spa at Mandarin Oriental Doha, its roots in ancient Asian healing practices, and 10 dining outlets. Among them is Izu, a stylish French Mediterranean bistro inspired by Chef Izu Ani’s travels, and elegant Chinese restaurant Liang.”
Royal Suite
The 5,005-sq.ft. Royal Suite offers city and Corniche views with two bedrooms and a spacious living room for entertaining.. There is a private elevator, an open air courtyard and plunge pool.
More suites at Mandarin Oriental Doha.
3. The St. Regis Doha
Conde Nast Traveler says, “Bordering the Arabian Gulf on the West Bay of Qatar’s sophisticated capital city, The St Regis Doha draws inspiration from its surroundings, with design nods to the Arabian dunes and ancient city architecture interlaced throughout the property. Guests can expect to check-in to one of 336 luxury rooms and suites, each featuring alluring sea views and a continuation of the hotel’s Arabian-influenced décor. Gourmet dining is presented across an impressive collection of ten restaurants, providing a culinary narrative that takes guests through local flavors as well as international cuisines by world-renowned chefs. The 22-treatment room Remède Spa is a sanctuary of rejuvenation, with an extensive menu presented in a space defined by clean, organic lines and diffused natural light.”
Three-Bedroom Presidential Suite
he Three-Bedroom Presidential Suite spans 7,747 sq.ft. and two floors with views of the Arabian Gulf. A separate eight-guest dining room is made for entertaining with the suite’s kitchen.
More suites at St. Regis Doha.
4. Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Forbes Travel Guide writes, “Just a 30-minute catamaran ride from Doha Port, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is unlike anything else in the country. Blending Anantara’s Asian vibes with renowned Qatari hospitality, this is a unique destination. The experience starts the minute you check into the custom-built boat terminal on the shoreline of the Doha Corniche and settle in for the short but luxurious ride (dates, coffee and newspapers are offered) to the island, which is included in your room rate. The resort makes the most of its secluded location and calm, crystal-clear water with a half-mile stretch of sand and 328-foot-long lagoon for swimming, sunning or just lazing. There are 11 Maldives-style overwater villas with private pools.”
Five Bedroom Anantara Over Water Villa
The 3,950-sq.ft. Five Bedroom Anantara Over Water Villa offers thatched-roof luxury in distinctly Arabian style. There are three king and two twin bedrooms with ocean and skyline views. Take a dip in your private infinity pool.
More suites at Banana Island Resort Doha.
5. Banyan Tree Doha At La Cigale Mushaireb
Forbes Travel Guide reports, “Iconic before it even opened in May 2021 in the distinctive elliptical-shaped steel Doha Oasis complex, Banyan Tree Doha At La Cigale Mushaireb fuses Asian Zen with Middle Eastern glam. The towering hotel (with 126 rooms, including 66 suites, and 215 serviced residences) resides in the emerging cultural hub of Mushaireb, is steps away from historic Souq Waqif and has stunning views across Doha’s unique skyline as well as its own garden oasis with more than 130 trees, including its namesake banyan. With an enviable lineup of five restaurants and lounges that includes traditional Thai, regional Indian and a detour into fine-dining Italian, and a scene-setting rooftop bar, it’s foodie heaven. The attached Doha Oasis houses a 30-ride indoor theme park, a branch of Planet Hollywood, French department store favorite Printemps and a 19-screen cinema.”
Harmony Sky Club Suite
The 1,760-sq.ft. Sky Suites offer panoramic views of Doha with separate sleeping, living and dining spaces.
More suites at Banyan Tree Doha.
6. Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Conde Nast Traveler says, “Set along Qatar’s golden coastline, Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton hotel, is one of the best hotels in Doha for offering secluded privacy. With its own private beach, luxurious villas and an exceptional spa, the property is modelled on an elegant marble palace, and offers a regal aesthetic that combines traditional Arabian aesthetics with modern-day luxuries. 174 luxury rooms and suites with private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the beauty of the palm-fringed coastline of the resort.”
Royal Villa
The 22,605-sq.ft. Royal Suite – yes, that’s right – over 22,000 square feet – is a two-story beachfront villa with indoor pool, gym and spa treatment room. There are six bedrooms, each their own private suites, and there is a private driveway, parking and porte-cochere. In the Master is an oversized tub with 18K gold and mosaic tiles
More suites at The Ritz-Carlton, Sharq Village.
7. The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Forbes Travel Guide inspectors say, “Sitting on its own private island, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha makes you forget you’re in the midst of the city with sandy shores and a meandering outdoor pool with a waterfall and swim-up bar. Yet it is in striking distance of the bustling West Bay business district, The Pearl Qatar, the emerging Lusail area and one of the impressive 2022 World Cup stadiums.
An extensive renovation of its 374 rooms and suites unveiled in 2019 and 2020 breathed new life into The Ritz-Carlton while it still managed to maintain the elements (like its renowned service and warm, welcoming atmosphere) that made it one of Doha’s most-loved luxury hotels. The refurbishment included adding three new restaurants to its culinary arsenal: a branch of the popular STK steakhouse, pan-Asian hot spot B-Lounge and relaxed French brasserie Sel & Miel. Those combined with the extensive leisure facilities and private beach make The Ritz Carlton, Doha an inviting city oasis.”
The Katara Suite
The 2,420-sq.ft. Katara Suite offers a large terrace with spectacular city views. Entertain with the large living room, dining room and full kitchen.
More suites at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.
8. W Doha Hotel & Residences
Designated by The Telegraph as best for night owls, the paper writes, “The W Doha wows from the outset with its cool interior and sweeping skyline views. As well as seriously swanky suites, it has a number of buzzy restaurants. Market and Spice Market by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and La Spiga by Paper Moon are firm favorites on Doha’s dining scene.”
Forbes Travel Guide adds, “From the Instagrammable blue-lantern-strewn lobby to the pop-art-style funky and colorful rooms, a stay at W Doha Hotel and Residences is an immersive experience from start to finish. Whimsical and fun, W Doha prides itself on its individual attention to detail, which is evident the moment you set foot in the jaw-dropping lobby. Opened in 2012, the stylish hotel continues to impress with its glamorous W amenities (luxe king-sized beds), quirky touches (board games in each room) and its sumptuous Bliss spa.”
Extreme Wow Presidential Suite
The 2,950-sq.ft. Extreme WOW Suite features panoramic sea views through the full-length windows. Take a break with game of pool, host friends at the dining table which seats eight. A stocked built-in bar allows for concocting cool cocktails.
More suites at W Doha.
9. Mondrian Doha
Conde Nast Traveler writes, “With interiors dreamt up by Dutch design legend Marcel Wanders, the Mondrian Doha is a masterful marriage of tradition and modernity, local and international elements. The hotel, in West Bay, is housed in a building designed by Southwest Architecture to represent Qatar’s national bird, the falcon. This is one of the many themes Wanders has used in his multi-layered, fantastical interior design, and a wealth of design details and various elements of surprise reveal themselves each time you walk back into any of its spaces. Striking guest rooms and suites offer a modern interpretation of the traditional Arabian Nights tale, a rooftop bar offers soaring city views, while decadent restaurants come with international acclaim; both the Iron Chef Morimoto and Wolfgang Puck helm restaurants here.”
Penthouse
Located on the 23rd floor, the two-floor 9,100-sq.ft. Penthouse Suite features a floating staircase and hand painted Delft blue vases. Take in panoramic 360-degree views of Doha throughout the spaces, which include a living room, one master king bedroom and two twin bedrooms, a dining room and entertainment room. Play a round of pool on the pool table or entertain your guests on your own piano.
More rooms and suites at Mondrian Doha.
10. Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha
Conde Nast Traveler writes, “A sprawling luxury resort on its own secluded island boasting a museum-worthy array of some 3,000 sculptures, artworks and intricate chandeliers, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl offers a five-star setting to enjoy the spoils of the city. Embodying both Arabian and European elegance, along with breathtaking views over the Arabian Gulf and the Pearl-Doha, 281 rooms and suites are contemporary in finish, and all offer spacious, Venetian-style balconies with scenic vistas. Seven globally influenced restaurants, a private beach, six outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and thrilling kids’ and adults’ activities, including water sports and a kids’ club ensure every moment of a stay here is filled with excitement.”
Royal Suite
Begin your palatial getaway in the 6,997-sq.ft. Royal Suite by being collected in a Rolls Royce, while your personal butler awaits your arrival at Marsa Malaz Kempinski. Once you arrive you find with two King bed bedroom and a huge open-air terrace featuring a private grand whirlpool bath. The living areas are spacious with sea views.
More suites at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha.
