Westin makes Doha debut
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, in partnership with Ghanem Al Thani Holdings, headed by Sheikh Ghanem al Thani.
Located in the heart of Qatar’s rapidly growing capital, the hotel is poised to introduce a new level of wellness to downtown Doha. The opening marks Westin’s debut in the country, reinforcing the brand’s growth in the region, with hotels opening in the UAE, Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia within the next three years. The Westin brand is set to double its presence in the Middle East in the next three years.
“In response to an increasing global demand for wellness, we are seeing tremendous growth in the Middle East; and we are delighted to introduce the Westin brand in Qatar,” commented Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “Unlike any hotel in the market, The Westin Doha is sure to deliver the brand’s wellbeing promise.”
The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa features 365 thoughtfully-designed guestrooms and suites, including five expansive pool villas and an impressive presidential suite. The nine-story hotel’s crisp limestone and glass façade floods the space with natural light, while a custom art installation anchors the atrium-like foyer to create a modern sense of arrival. Featured throughout the hotel, meandering paths and lush botanicals reinforce Westin’s biophilic design principles, which suggest a connection to nature enhances wellbeing.
The hotel features The Heavenly Spa by Westin, inviting guests to relax and recharge in a serene sanctuary within the bustling city. With nine treatment rooms as well as dedicated female and male spa areas, the expansive spa offers customised experiences from healing massages and cleansing facials, to energising body treatments and Hammam.
For a more active well-being experience, the airy surroundings of the WestinWORKOUT fitness studio with the finest exercise equipment, while an indoor and outdoor infinity pool acts as a focal point, alongside tucked away squash courts. The hotel also features the city’s first man-made wave pool.
The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa boasts seven dining options: the Luxe Lounge, offering organic gourmet food and beverage; Seasonal Tastes serving popular international fare and local Arabic specialties throughout the day; the Waves Pool Café offering healthy snacks and drinks poolside; while MIX Bar, Lounge & Terrace features cocktails with the largest terrace in Doha.
The hotel also introduces two new dining concepts to Doha: the contemporary South African influenced Hunters Room & Grill as well as authentic Thai cuisine at Sabai Thai, which features a stunning show kitchen, private bar and luxurious décor. Home to the second largest ballroom in Doha, the hotel also features over 3,000m² of function space.
The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of Doha, few minutes away from Doha’s central business district, museums and unique cultural venues as well as Hamad International Airport, a 20 minute drive from the property.
