Design New or redone
Mondrian Doha
“Surrealist Arabian folly”
Rosewood Doha
“Latticed coral towers”
Andaz Doha, by Hyatt
“Deconstructed majlis tower”
The OQ Hotel
“Waterfront lifestyle tower”
Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha
“Honeycomb bayfront towers”
The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
“Gilded Parisian statement”
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay
“Art Deco skyline showcase”
Social
The Ned Doha
“Brutalist social commons”
W Doha
“Electric nightlife hangout”
Mondrian Doha
“Surrealist Arabian folly”
Wellness Central or lively
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHG
“Sprawling beachside haven”
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay
“Art Deco skyline showcase”
Fairmont Doha
“Gilded scimitar beacon”
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Arabian village haven”
Four Seasons Hotel Doha
“Corniche waterfront bastion”
Raffles Doha
“Maximalist crescent flagship”
Mandarin Oriental, Doha
“Refined limestone redoubt”
Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar
“Coastal residential hideaway”
Medalled $–$$$
Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha
“Walled botanical estate”
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHG
“Sprawling beachside haven”
The Ned Doha
“Brutalist social commons”
Resort
The St. Regis Doha
“Palatial gulf outpost”
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
“Private island spectacle”
Kempinski Pearl Qatar
“Palatial island playground”
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
“Private island refuge”
Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail
“Seaside wellness flagship”
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort
“Waterfront Mughal citadel”
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Arabian village haven”
Four Seasons Hotel Doha
“Corniche waterfront bastion”
Michelin Keys
Editorial mentions
Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail
“Seaside wellness flagship”
W Doha
“Electric nightlife hangout”
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
“Private island refuge”
The St. Regis Doha
“Palatial gulf outpost”
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
“Private island spectacle”
Secluded
The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar
“Andalusian island palace”
Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha
“Walled botanical estate”
Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
“Walled palace compound”
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
“Curved timber chalets”
Opened 2024+
Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha
“Honeycomb bayfront towers”
Andaz Doha, by Hyatt
“Deconstructed majlis tower”
The OQ Hotel
“Waterfront lifestyle tower”
The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
“Gilded Parisian statement”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
“Curved timber chalets”
The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar
“Andalusian island palace”
Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
“Walled palace compound”
Design
Banyan Tree Doha
“Futuristic garden oasis”
AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Polished mallside lodgings”
Park Hyatt Doha
“Monumental stone tower”
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Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, DohaWalled botanical estateWellnessLuxeResort$$$ AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by HiltonInteriors blend clean geometric Arabic motifs, floor-to-ceiling glass, Italian crystal chandeliers, and expansive marble bathrooms.DesignWellnessSocial$$ Andaz Doha, by HyattSadu weaving patterns and a replica pigeon tower anchor the lobby.DesignSocialLocal$$$B
Banana Island Resort Doha by AnantaraPrivate island spectacleWellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Banyan Tree DohaJacques Garcia interiors featuring sculpted gunmetal Trees of Life in the soaring silver-accented lobby and geometric glass motifs.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont DohaCurved mega-yacht interiors inside Katara Towers, anchored by a fifty-six-meter crystal chandelier in the soaring atrium.DesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel DohaCorniche waterfront bastionLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-QatarCoastal residential hideawayLuxeWellnessResort$$$$I
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHGSprawling beachside havenWellnessResortLuxe$$$K
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsCurved laminated wood chalets spiraling across the terraced parkland hills.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Kempinski Pearl QatarPalatial island playgroundWellnessResortLuxe$$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, DohaHand-honed limestone colonnades, carved exterior apertures, and silk-embroidered walls with arabesque patterns.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsLow-rise limestone pavilions and fountains shaped around traditional Persian paradise walled gardens.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Mondrian DohaMarcel Wanders crafts theatrical maximalism with a helical staircase, giant white tree sculptures, and Moorish murals.DesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Park Hyatt DohaJohn McAslan’s 21-storey tower holds interiors rich with textured stone and geometric mashrabiya screens.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$R
Raffles DohaMarcel Wanders frames soaring cathedral arches with rippling, laser-cut marble drapes.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Rosewood DohaTwin coral-inspired lattice towers hold interiors lined in hand-cut capiz shells.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$S
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton HotelArabian village havenLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliScattered souq housesLocalHeritageDesign$$ Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers DohaHoneycomb exterior panels shade the towers above Sidr-inspired timber interiors.DesignWellnessLuxe$$T
The Chedi Katara Hotel & ResortMughal chhatri domes, scalloped stone colonnades, and a soaring ten-meter palace lobby.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ The Ned DohaRestored concrete waffle ceilings meet green Tinos marble and 1970s mid-century furnishings.DesignSocialLuxe$$$ The OQ HotelSeamless microcement surfaces meet hoop chandeliers and polished marble across social spaces.DesignWellnessSocial$$$ The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsSoaring atrium lobby anchored by sweeping marble staircases, cascading glass chandeliers, and Vincent Faudemer falcon sculpture.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, DohaPrivate island refugeLuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis DohaPalatial gulf outpostLuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl QatarAlhambra-inspired arches meet Ahmed Al Bahrani's monumental bronze falcon sculpture and Damien Hirst prints.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$W
W DohaModern curves, dim mood lighting, and subtle Qatari patterns anchor the sleek, high-energy interiors.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha LusailSeaside wellness flagshipLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha West BayHirsch Bedner Associates channeled 1930s Manhattan Art Deco with custom furnishings and a Tiffany falcon clock.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.