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, DohaIndigenous gardens enclose padel courts, outdoor jogging paths, and private villa plunge pools.WellnessLuxeResort$$$ AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by HiltonPolished mallside lodgingsDesignWellnessSocial$$ Andaz Doha, by HyattDeconstructed majlis towerDesignSocialLocal$$$B
Banana Island Resort Doha by AnantaraA private island playground with an eight-hundred-meter beach, wave surf pool, adventure park zipline, and dive center.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Banyan Tree DohaFuturistic garden oasisDesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont DohaGilded scimitar beaconDesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel DohaFive cascading grotto and slide pools, a private sandy beach, tennis courts, and a private yacht marina.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-QatarPrivate sands on Pearl Island open out to two outdoor swimming pools.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$I
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHGA private 500-meter sandy beach, expansive free-form swimming pool, watersports, and tennis and padel courts.WellnessResortLuxe$$$K
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsCurved timber chaletsDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Kempinski Pearl QatarA private island compound set along Costa Malaz Bay with a sandy beach.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, DohaRefined limestone redoubtLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsWalled palace compoundDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Mondrian DohaSurrealist Arabian follyDesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Park Hyatt DohaMonumental stone towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$$R
Raffles DohaMaximalist crescent flagshipLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Rosewood DohaLatticed coral towersLuxeDesignWellness$$$$S
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton HotelThree outdoor swimming pools and a natural sandy beach lined with private gazebos.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliScattered souq housesLocalHeritageDesign$$ Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers DohaHoneycomb bayfront towersDesignWellnessLuxe$$T
The Chedi Katara Hotel & ResortA 60-meter infinity pool, private white-sand beach, and overwater dining along the jetty.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ The Ned DohaBrutalist social commonsDesignSocialLuxe$$$ The OQ HotelWaterfront lifestyle towerDesignWellnessSocial$$$ The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsGilded Parisian statementDesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, DohaPrivate lagoon beaches, a freeform pool complex with swim-up bar, and water sports at the yacht marina.LuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis DohaA private Gulf beach, watersports marina, Olympic-size pool, and private cabanas equipped with mini plunge pools.LuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl QatarAndalusian island palaceDesignLuxeWellness$$$$W
W DohaElectric nightlife hangoutDesignLuxeSocial$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha LusailA private Arabian Gulf beach, Wadi Lusail waterpark, Aloha Surf Club FlowRider, and three temperature-controlled outdoor pools.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha West BayArt Deco skyline showcaseWellnessDesignLuxe$$$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.