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 HiltonPolished mallside lodgingsDesignWellnessSocial$$ Andaz Doha, by HyattDeconstructed majlis towerDesignSocialLocal$$$B
Banana Island Resort Doha by AnantaraPrivate island spectacleWellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Banyan Tree DohaFuturistic garden oasisDesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont DohaGilded scimitar beaconDesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel DohaCorniche waterfront bastionLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-QatarCoastal residential hideawayLuxeWellnessResort$$$$I
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHGSprawling beachside havenWellnessResortLuxe$$$K
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsCurved timber chaletsDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Kempinski Pearl QatarPalatial island playgroundWellnessResortLuxe$$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, DohaRefined limestone redoubtLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsWalled palace compoundDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Mondrian DohaSix distinct nightlife and dining venues include late-night club Black Orchid and the stained-glass rooftop lounge Rise.DesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Park Hyatt DohaMonumental stone towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$$R
Raffles DohaMaximalist crescent flagshipLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Rosewood DohaLatticed coral towersLuxeDesignWellness$$$$S
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton HotelArabian village havenLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliScattered souq housesLocalHeritageDesign$$ Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers DohaHoneycomb bayfront towersDesignWellnessLuxe$$T
The Chedi Katara Hotel & ResortWaterfront Mughal citadelLuxeDesignResort$$$$ The Ned DohaNightly atrium jazz, poolside weekend brunches, and seven public restaurants and bars.DesignSocialLuxe$$$ The OQ HotelWaterfront lifestyle towerDesignWellnessSocial$$$ The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsGilded Parisian statementDesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, DohaPrivate island refugeLuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis DohaPalatial gulf outpostLuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl QatarAndalusian island palaceDesignLuxeWellness$$$$W
W DohaEvenings center on Wahm lounge and the COYA Pisco Bar alongside the 29th-floor ART29 gallery.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha LusailSeaside wellness flagshipLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha West BayArt Deco skyline showcaseWellnessDesignLuxe$$$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.