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, DohaEquipped fitness center, women's gym, spinning studio, movement studio, private training studio, outdoor bootcamp circuit, two indoor squash courts, three outdoor padel courts, and two outdoor jogging tracksWellnessLuxeResort$$$ AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by HiltonFully equipped 24-hour health club with cardio machines, strength training equipment, and free weights.DesignWellnessSocial$$ Andaz Doha, by Hyatt24-hour fitness studio equipped with cardiovascular and weight-training equipmentDesignSocialLocal$$$B
Banana Island Resort Doha by AnantaraFitness center, padel court, floodlit tennis courts, 9-hole mini golf course, and yoga classes at Balance Wellness Centre.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Banyan Tree DohaHealth Club fitness center with Technogym equipment and dedicated indoor yoga spacesDesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont DohaFairmont Fit fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, dedicated spinning studio, and indoor climbing wallDesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel DohaMulti-level Gulf-view fitness centre with Technogym equipment, movement studio, indoor squash courts, and outdoor Rebound Ace tennis courtsLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar24-hour fitness centre equipped for cardio, strength training, and holistic fitness classes, plus a 25-metre sea-facing indoor lap poolLuxeWellnessResort$$$$I
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHG24-hour gym with Technogym equipment, group fitness studio, outdoor tennis courts, padel tennis courts, and squash courts.WellnessResortLuxe$$$K
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsCurved timber chaletsDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Kempinski Pearl QatarFitness center, health club, and outdoor tennis courts.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, DohaFitness and wellness centre featuring dedicated Reformer Pilates, TRX, and Queenax functional training studios, alongside a dedicated ladies-only fitness area.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsSeparate male and female gym pavilions with cardio and strength equipment, plus two floodlit padel tennis courts available 24 hours.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Mondrian DohaFitness center with cardiovascular machines, strength equipment, and free weights.DesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Park Hyatt DohaSeparate 24-hour fitness centers for men and women equipped with Technogym equipment, with personal training available.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$R
Raffles DohaFitness center with dedicated training areasLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Rosewood DohaCo-ed fitness center and movement studio, dedicated ladies-only fitness area with private outdoor functional training zone, Pilates, yoga and barre studio with Megaformer equipment, outdoor yoga deck, and Ascaro Padel courtsLuxeDesignWellness$$$$S
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton HotelYoga and spinning studios, dedicated ladies-only gym villa, and main fitness centre.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliFully equipped fitness center at Al Jasra with cardio and strength training equipment overlooking the souqLocalHeritageDesign$$ Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers DohaFitness centre with cardio and strength equipment, personal training, and studio spaces for aerial yoga and aqua bikingDesignWellnessLuxe$$T
The Chedi Katara Hotel & ResortUpper-level Health Club fitness centre overlooking Katara Hills.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ The Ned DohaNed's Club Gym with Technogym equipment, yoga, kickboxing, and Zumba studios, plus a dedicated private gym area for womenDesignSocialLuxe$$$ The OQ HotelGym with modern cardio equipment, free weights, and dedicated strength and movement spacesDesignWellnessSocial$$$ The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts24/7 fitness center and gym with personal training and fitness club memberships.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, Doha24/7 fitness center overlooking the marina, two indoor air-conditioned tennis courts, and a regulation squash courtLuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Doha24-hour fitness center, outdoor tennis courts, outdoor padel courts, and watersports center with jet skiing, paddleboarding, and kayaking.LuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl QatarFitness center with cardiovascular equipment, ellipticals, exercise bikes, treadmills, rowing machines, stair climbers, free weights, functional training zone, and strength machines; personal training available; on-site padel courts.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$W
W DohaFIT fitness center with cardio equipment, resistance training machinery, and personal fitness options.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha LusailFit-for-Life fitness centre with personal trainers, fitness assessment labs, tennis courts, padel courts, and Aloha Surf Club FlowRider wave simulator.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay39th-floor fitness center with mixed and ladies-only Technogym studios, Bikram yoga studio, and meditation spaces.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$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.