W Doha Hotel & Residences

In Doha’s West Bay, with views over the Arabian Gulf.

The hotel’s angular rooms are all leather, soft fabrics and floor-to-ceiling windows so you can peer out at the glittering city skyline surrounding you. With pops of bright colours and black fringe curtains encircling the beds, rooms are funky yet remain somewhat minimalist and uncomplicated. Go for one of the suites for extra space and fantastic views of the West Bay, or stay in a W Residence if you want to really feel at home in Doha.

Dine in at one of W Doha Hotel’s upscale restaurants, two of which are headed by Michelin starred and celebrity chef Jean Georges Vongerichten. The first, Spice Market, is influenced by South-East Asia’s street food scene, while the second, Market, delivers a twist on traditional souq dishes in a sleek setting with plates adorning the walls and shelves stacked high with spice jars. In addition there are two terrace bars and three lounges, so you won’t be wanting for somewhere to wind down or wind up for the evening.

Make for the hotel’s Bliss Spa to recharge and rejuvenate, keep fit in the gym or take a dip in the rooftop WET pool. W Doha Hotel is a hotspot for night owls, with lively DJ nights in the Crystal lounge and a more laidback vibe in the poolside Wahm lounge. Explore Doha and wander down the pretty promenade or ‘Corniche’, or pick up designer gear at the Villagio Mall. Culture vultures will appreciate the bustle of Doha’s souqs, and the fascinating artefacts on display at Qatar National Museum and Museum of Islamic Art.