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, DohaHydrotherapy pools and a flotation tank anchor the dedicated ladies wellness wing.WellnessLuxeResort$$$ AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by HiltonPolished mallside lodgingsDesignWellnessSocial$$ Andaz Doha, by HyattDeconstructed majlis towerDesignSocialLocal$$$B
Banana Island Resort Doha by AnantaraHolistic diagnostics, custom detox plans, and overwater treatment suites with Turkish hammams at the dedicated wellness center.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Banyan Tree DohaThe signature Rainforest hydrotherapy circuit offers vitality pools, herbal saunas, experiential showers, and a salt-infused steam room.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fairmont DohaA massive spa and fitness center featuring an indoor climbing wall, spinning studios, and hydrothermal hammam suites.DesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel DohaA three-story spa featuring heated laconium loungers, an ice room, a Kneipp walk, and squash courts.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-QatarLoulou Spa provides pearl-infused treatments alongside a 25-metre sea-facing lap pool.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$I
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHGSound therapy wave beds, heated quartz tables, a ladies-only indoor relaxation pool, and squash courts.WellnessResortLuxe$$$K
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsCurved timber chaletsDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Kempinski Pearl QatarMarsa Malaz Spa houses private Turkish hammams and cold plunge pools across two floors.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, DohaA warm quartz sand bed, private VIP suites, and dedicated Reformer Pilates studios.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsA Moroccan hammam clad in emerald marble, beside twenty-four-hour floodlit padel tennis courts.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Mondrian DohaA sprawling ESPA facility features twelve treatment suites, a traditional Turkish hammam, and a mosaic-tiled dome pool.DesignWellnessSocial$$$P
Park Hyatt DohaMonumental stone towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$$R
Raffles DohaFive multi-room spa suites offer private hydrothermal circuits alongside a 55-meter pool.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Rosewood DohaPrivate hydrotherapy suites, vibroacoustic sound chairs, and an Ascaro padel club.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$S
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton HotelA 6,500-square-meter spa village equipped with traditional hammams and plunge pools.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliScattered souq housesLocalHeritageDesign$$ Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers DohaAn open-air pool perches high over Doha Bay for aqua biking.DesignWellnessLuxe$$T
The Chedi Katara Hotel & ResortWaterfront Mughal citadelLuxeDesignResort$$$$ The Ned DohaBrutalist social commonsDesignSocialLuxe$$$ The OQ HotelContrast therapy pairs cold plunges with a secluded outdoor Jacuzzi garden.DesignWellnessSocial$$$ The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsA rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Arabian Gulf, paired with gold-tiled saunas and contrasting plunge pools.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, DohaTraditional Moroccan hammam rituals, a cryotherapy suite, indoor tennis courts, and a semi-Olympic temperature-controlled indoor pool.LuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis DohaA Guerlain Spa offering private hammams and signature bodywork, alongside dual Jacuzzis, padel courts, and a 24-hour gym.LuxeResortWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl QatarClinique La Prairie Longevity Hub delivers photobiomodulation light therapy and custom diagnostic assessments.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$W
W DohaElectric nightlife hangoutDesignLuxeSocial$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha LusailA three-story ESPA Life wellness complex featuring nineteen treatment suites, Turkish hammams, and a dedicated snow room.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Waldorf Astoria Doha West BayFour dedicated wellness floors feature a 26-meter indoor pool, a Bikram yoga studio, and salt inhalation rooms.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$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.