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, DohaOutdoor Grand Pool with swim-up bar, indoor daylight lap pool, 30 private villa plunge pools, three outdoor mineral plunge pools, hydrothermal pool with spinal water jets, vitality pool, aqua-bike pool, and water-trampoline poolWellnessLuxeResort$$$ AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by HiltonThree temperature-controlled outdoor rooftop saltwater swimming pools, including a dedicated children pool.DesignWellnessSocial$$ Andaz Doha, by HyattOutdoor swimming pool set on a sun deckDesignSocialLocal$$$B
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara100-meter lagoon-style freeform swimming pool, dedicated children's splash pool, two-lane Splash Surf Pool wave simulator, reflexology wading pools, and private plunge pools in select villas.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Banyan Tree DohaIndoor swimming pool and outdoor swimming pool with serviced loungersDesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont DohaIndoor pool, outdoor pool deck overlooking the Arabian Gulf, and private Fairmont Gold poolDesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel DohaFive outdoor swimming pools including three cascading grotto-style pools and two family pools with water slides, multi-jet massaging pool, and counter-current poolLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar25-metre indoor lap pool beneath a coffered ceiling, two outdoor swimming pools with cabanas, and private beach frontageLuxeWellnessResort$$$$I
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHGLarge outdoor free-form swimming pool, shaded children's pool, ladies-only indoor relaxation pool, and private 400-meter sandy beach.WellnessResortLuxe$$$K
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsIndividual private outdoor heated swimming pools and sun decks for each of the 15 villas, maintained around 34 degrees CelsiusDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Kempinski Pearl QatarLandscaped outdoor swimming pools and a 500-foot private sandy beach on Costa Malaz Bay.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, DohaTwo temperature-controlled rooftop swimming pools framed by private cabanas.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsCommunal outdoor lap pool lined with date palms, outdoor children pool, and private swimming plunge pools for each of the 33 suites and villas.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Mondrian DohaIndoor rooftop swimming pool enclosed under a dramatic stained-glass dome and black-and-white mosaic patterns.DesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Park Hyatt DohaSixth-floor open-air semi-covered temperature-controlled outdoor lap pool lined with sun loungers and cabanas.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$R
Raffles Doha55-meter outdoor swimming pool with private cabanas and private plunge pools in spa Experience SuitesLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Rosewood DohaMultiple outdoor swimming pools overlooking the marina including lap pool, relaxation pools, hydrotherapy facilities, and separate children's poolLuxeDesignWellness$$$$S
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton HotelThree outdoor swimming pools including a freeform pool with swim-up bar, a central main pool, a shaded children's pool, and a private 350-meter beach.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliOne central outdoor temperature-controlled courtyard swimming pool at Al MirqabLocalHeritageDesign$$ Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers DohaOpen-air outdoor swimming pool perched high above the Corniche overlooking Doha BayDesignWellnessLuxe$$T
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort60-metre temperature-controlled main infinity pool, separate 35-metre family pool, and 300-metre private white-sand beach.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ The Ned DohaNed's Club Pool 30-meter heated outdoor pool surrounded by terrazzo flooring and private cabanasDesignSocialLuxe$$$ The OQ HotelOutdoor infinity swimming pool with swim-up bar seating overlooking Lusail WaterfrontDesignWellnessSocial$$$ The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsOutdoor rooftop infinity pool with adjoining whirlpool hot tub, and dedicated indoor swimming pool.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, DohaSemi-Olympic indoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, freeform outdoor pool complex with swim-up bar, and private sandy beach with water sportsLuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis DohaOlympic-size temperature-controlled outdoor pool overlooking the Arabian Gulf, private white-sand beach, and private cabanas equipped with mini plunge pools.LuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl QatarMain outdoor swimming pool, separate family pool, children pool, whirlpool jacuzzis, and eight private poolside cabanas.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$W
W DohaWET outdoor heated pool with loungers, private cabanas, and poolside service.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha LusailIndoor spa pool, three temperature-controlled outdoor pools including an adults-only pool, main resort pool, kids pool, and Wadi Lusail waterpark.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay26m marble-tiled indoor swimming pool lined with Sicis glass mosaic tiles beneath a stepped ceiling, plus dedicated male and female hydrotherapy and relaxation pools.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$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.