Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha to open ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022
Both hotels are being developed in Qatar’s Katara Towers and aim to capture international attention and awards
The Raffles and Fairmont hospitality brands will join Qatar’s hospitality sector by Q3 of this year, in time for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
According to a statement, the hotels represent a milestone development for the country’s hospitality sector as the five-star all-suite Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha, will be housed in the Katara Towers. The towers are said to be an architectural landmark for the country and pay tribute to Qatar’s national emblem of two intertwined scimitar swords.
The two hotels will be beacons to hospitality excellence and to Qatar’s contemporary ambitions encompassing the latest in intuitive design, theatrical gastronomy, 360 wellbeing, and legendary yet ever evolving service which pushes the boundaries of design, service, and the very concept of luxury, the statement noted.
Rising over the Marina Lusail Waterfront, Raffles Doha, with 132 suites, and Fairmont Doha, with 362 guest rooms and suites, will be market leaders and international F&B benchmarks with personalised service, innovative concepts, and standout, entertaining products, and artistic presentation flair, the statement said.
The hotels aim to be key contenders for international awards and glamourous social events on a par with the leading culinary destinations of the world.