Hotel
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.
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.
Good to know
The St. Regis Doha is a five-star hotel on the shore of the Gulf in West Bay, with views towards The Pearl and Katara Cultural Village close by. It has 335 rooms and suites, and like other hotels in the brand it offers St. Regis Butler Service throughout. Hamad International Airport is about 23 kilometres away, and Al Qassar station on the Doha Metro is nearby, which makes the hotel easier to reach by public transport than many beach resorts.
The hotel is best known for its range of restaurants, bars and lounges. Hakkasan serves Cantonese cuisine and is listed in the Michelin Guide, Rivaaj is an Indian restaurant also in the guide, and Astor Grill is a steakhouse with a cocktail bar. Others include Vine for breakfast and evening dining, Scalini, La Bodega Negra, Novikov Restaurant and Beach Club, The Barn, Bebabel, Sarab Lounge, the lounge bar Vintage, SAX, The Engine Room and a FAUCHON tea house. The hotel notes that OPA Doha is temporarily closed.
Leisure facilities are generous. Guests have access to a private beach, with the Vilebrequin La Plage beachfront setting, an outdoor pool and an Olympic-size swimming pool that is open until sunset. The Guerlain Spa offers bespoke treatments. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at noon.
The St. Regis suits couples, families and business travellers who want a beach, a big choice of restaurants and polished service in one place. With so many venues under one roof, it is also a good choice for anyone who wants an evening out without leaving the hotel. Those who want to stay in the historic centre may prefer a hotel near Souq Waqif, as the old town is a taxi ride away.
With so many restaurants on site, book the most popular ones, such as Hakkasan and Novikov, in advance on weekend evenings, and ask at check-in which venues are open during your stay.
From West Bay, Katara Cultural Village is a short taxi ride, and The Pearl is a little further north. The Corniche and the West Bay towers are close by, and the Museum of Islamic Art and Souq Waqif are within easy reach by taxi or metro.
It is a five-star hotel.
335 rooms and suites.
Yes, guests have private beach access, including the Vilebrequin La Plage beachfront setting.
An outdoor pool and an Olympic-size swimming pool open until sunset.
The Guerlain Spa.
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out at noon.
Yes, Al Qassar station on the Doha Metro is nearby.
Hamad International Airport is about 23 kilometres away.
Tour operator
Discover Qatar, the destination management company of Qatar Airways, runs Doha city tours, sunset dhow cruises, desert safaris and short tours for transit passengers.
Thing to do
The Doha Corniche is a seven-kilometre crescent promenade around Doha Bay, linking the Museum of Islamic Art, Al Bidda Park and the West Bay skyline.
Restaurant
Alain Ducasse's IDAM occupies the top floor of the Museum of Islamic Art, serving Michelin-starred contemporary French tasting menus with views across Doha Bay.
Attraction
I. M. Pei's limestone Museum of Islamic Art stands on its own peninsula off the Doha Corniche, with 1,400 years of art from three continents.