Best 5-Star Hotels in Doha
Luxury travel isn’t defined by stars alone, but by a combination of factors that enhance the overall experience. Each property featured within our selection of the best 5-star hotels has been chosen for its exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the guest journey. Interiors and exteriors are finished to a high standard, combining thoughtful design with a sense of place. Facilities and amenities are of a quality that exceeds guest expectations, while each hotel’s location enhances and enriches the overall stay, whether through cultural connection, natural beauty, or urban vibrancy.
This collection reflects the very best of the 5-star category, ideal for those seeking sophistication, character, and comfort in equal measure.
Qatar, Doha
Andaz Doha
(5 stars)Located in Doha’s prestigious West Bay, just 20 minutes from Hamad International Airport, Andaz Doha is a contemporary lifestyle hotel offering a culturally immersive stay. With 312 accommodations including 256 guestrooms, 32 suites, 4 Royal suites, and 56 long-stay residences, the property blends Qatari heritage with modern design. Rooms feature locally inspired details such as Al Sadu woven textiles, custom mosaic tiles, and sea or city views. The design by Brime Robbins celebrates local craft through striking features including an ‘Airlock’ kaleidoscopic entrance, Katara pigeon tower replica, and Qatari art accents throughout.
The hotel’s standout dining begins with The Salt Road Doha, a unique concept centred on salt and global culinary influences. Mr. & Mrs. Hawker, inspired by Singapore’s hawker centres, and Mumble Jungle, a lush cocktail bar with Afro-Cuban inspiration, will open soon. Wellness takes centre stage at Alara Spa, focused on Hammam rituals, with separate male/female zones, a herbal sauna, and multi-sensory showers. A fitness centre and outdoor pool complete the leisure offering. Business travellers benefit from 1,600 sqm of event space, including four culturally themed studios and a 750 sqm ballroom.
Qatar, Doha
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort
(5 stars)Perched on the Arabian Gulf with mountains to its rear, this brand new resort from GHM envelopes its guests in privacy, indulgence and authentic Qatari hospitality. It takes many cues from the area’s heritage and adopts a modern outlook. The hotel has a private, fully-serviced beach, a seaside pool area, a spa (with male and female areas), and several dining options providing top-class meals from morning till night. Check into a room, a suite, or your own villa with a garden and a private pool. It may be conveniently close to the city centre attractions, but it feels like you’re a world away – an ideal combination of seclusion and access to amenities.
Qatar, Doha
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
(5 stars)Stay in the closest hotel you’ll find to a sheikh’s palace, at this 174-room village resort. Try one of 250 treatments at the spa, wander the palm-lined courtyards, sunbathe on the private bayside beach, dine on Levantine and Middle Eastern food. The hotel is furnished with glittering chandeliers, exotic antiques, marble hardware and fine linens.