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1. Mandarin Oriental, Doha
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is a five-star urban hotel in Msheireb Downtown, a short walk from Souq Waqif, with a rooftop pool, spa and nine dining venues.
View details — Mandarin Oriental, DohaWhere you stay in Doha shapes your trip. Msheireb Downtown Doha and Souq Waqif are the best areas for first-time visitors who want to walk to the souq and museums, with options from the five-star Mandarin Oriental, Doha and the Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery to the eight small heritage properties of Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli. West Bay suits beach lovers and nightlife, with The St. Regis Doha and the Sheraton Grand Doha, which has stood on the Corniche since 1982.
Further north, Lusail and the islands feel more like a resort. Raffles Doha is an all-suite hotel in Katara Towers, and Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is an alcohol-free island resort reached by boat from the Corniche. For a budget stay, Premier Inn Doha Education City is well placed for Mathaf and Qatar National Library. Rates are highest from November to March and around big events, so book early for the cooler months.
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Mandarin Oriental, Doha is a five-star urban hotel in Msheireb Downtown, a short walk from Souq Waqif, with a rooftop pool, spa and nine dining venues.
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Raffles Doha is an all-suite hotel in Lusail's Katara Towers, with butler service for every guest, a spa and the Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Alba.
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The St. Regis Doha is a five-star West Bay beach hotel with 335 rooms, butler service, a Guerlain Spa and one of the city's largest collections of restaurants and bars.
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Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is an alcohol-free island resort 25 to 30 minutes by boat from the Corniche, with over-water villas, a private beach and an over-water spa.
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The Sheraton Grand Doha, opened in 1982 at the northern end of the Corniche, is a landmark resort hotel with a private beach, pools and nine restaurants and bars.
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Alwadi Hotel Doha, part of Accor's MGallery collection, is a five-star boutique hotel in Msheireb Downtown steps from Souq Waqif, with a pool, spa and rooftop lounge.
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Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli is a group of eight small heritage hotels spread through Souq Waqif, sharing a spa with a Moroccan hammam and outdoor pools.
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Premier Inn Doha Education City is a 219-room budget hotel behind the Qatar National Convention Centre, close to Education City, with a pool, gym and all-day restaurant.
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