Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts has opened the Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay within the capital of Qatar.
With a façade and main entrance almost identical to the original Waldorf Astoria in New York, the 44-storey property features 283 rooms and suites, as well as 50 luxury apartments finished in an Art Deco design style.
The lobby features a clock created by Tiffany & Co handcrafted in Switzerland. It celebrates the falcon with a bezel inspired by the tips of a falcon’s feathers.
Wellness is a major focus at the new property. Stretching from the 39th to the 43rd floor, the Waldorf Astoria Spa has salt inhalation relaxation and hydrotherapy pools, thermal experiences including sensory rain walk, a salon and relaxation zones with private Alpha sphere experiences. The spa has a dedicated fitness floor with both a mixed and a ladies-only Technogym fitness centre, Bikram yoga and meditation studios, as well as separate male and female juice bars. Guests can also visit the 26m marble-tiled, indoor pool or unwind at the spa’s separate male and female pools with heated loungers.
F&B options here include Peacock Alley that offers the brand’s Afternoon Tea experience, Ledoux which is a Parisienne patisserie, The Cortland Bar serves Levantine cuisine and a gourmet food hall experience can be had at Market that serves New York-inspired delicacies. Other venues set to open include MURU which will be helmed by Italian-Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco, and YUN where guests will dine on modern Cantonese and Taishanese cuisine.
Its meeting and events space includes two ballrooms which can each host up to 500 guests. It also has two boardrooms and three multi-functional meeting rooms with access to an outdoor patio.
“Qatar is seeing strong growth in international travel, welcoming more than four million visitors in 2023 – and we are delighted to be expanding our presence in the country with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay,” said Guy Hutchinson, president for the Middle East and Africa at Hilton. “Whether in Qatar for business or leisure, the property’s timeless design, enticing culinary options, four-floor spa and sophisticated events facilities make it an urban oasis in the heart of the city.”
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Hilton opened the Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha in Lusail’s Entertainment City. That property features a combination of 429 guest rooms, suites, and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.