Best Luxury Hotels in West Bay

The spa and wellness centre at this Four Seasons property is spread across not one, but three levels. Rooms offer superb views across the Arabian Gulf and there’s the exclusive Palm Jumeirah beach right outside. Ideal for families – a kids’ club ensures little ones are entertained and your (small) dogs are made welcome too.

East meets West at this high-end Ritz-Carlton property, home to the largest chandelier in the Middle East. An American style steakhouse, Asian fusion restaurant, French Brasserie and regal lobby lounge serving afternoon tea all blend seamlessly in this 374 roomed marina-side hotel.

Situated on the West Bay, St Regis provides 24-hour butler service, epicurean adventures in 12 destination restaurants and a heated Olympic-size swimming pool. Its world-class Remède Spa leads directly onto the beach and provides divine massages, facial and body treatments.

Located in the heart of Doha’s Diplomatic Area, the Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay exudes luxury and opulence in the Qatari capital. This 44-story, modern skyscraper boasts 283 exquisite Art-Deco-inspired rooms and suites, brightly lit by floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as 50 deluxe apartments. Guests are invited to indulge in the lavish Waldorf Astoria Spa & Fitness facilities, spread over 4 floors and complete with a Turkish bath and 26-metre indoor swimming pool. This stylish hotel caters to all palates with a wide range of local and international cuisines in its numerous sophisticated bars and restaurants. The Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay is ideally located 250m from the Doha Sands Beach, nestled in the idyllic Arabian Gulf, and less than 7km from major points of interest including Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif marketplace, Doha Corniche and Doha Golf Club.

With interior design by Marcel Wanders, each area in this SBE operated five-star hotel tells its own story. Grand, modern and very artistic, the decor bears much Arabic influence, both old and new. Stained glass, falcon video art, indoor trees, gilt creatures and giant ornate columns create an installation like effect in many of the spaces. Rooms have river or city views and include VIP penthouses.

Found in the up and coming city of Lusail, this hotel has a direct connection to the Place Vendôme Qatar, a luxury mall with shops, theatres and restaurants. Le Royal Méridien is 15 minutes from Doha’s downtown, housing 377 bedrooms and suites, with 137 studios and apartments. The 11-storey building also has several drinking and dining establishments: Adrift Anda by David Myers, alfresco restaurant Yedi, Loleya Patisserie by Chef Aziz, and The G.O.A.T Sports Lounge, as well as swimming pools for adults and families. La Vallée SPA Switzerland offers nine treatment rooms, including a private couple’s suite with a hot tub and rooms with terrace access for ultimate serenity.