MARRIOTT International announced the opening of the three-hotel Doha City Center complex, which includes a 257-room Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel, 204-room Courtyard by Marriott Doha City Center and 123-unit Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Center. The opening marks the debut of the three brands in Qatar and is an exciting addition to the Doha City Center Mall complex which features over 340 shops and attractions.
Although each hotel has its own look and feel, they share floors one to seven featuring three expansive and elegant lobbies, nine restaurants and bars, 1200 sq m of meeting space, a world-class Vitality Zone health club and Marriott’s signature Saray Spa featuring traditional Middle Eastern treatments and products.
“The opening of the three hotels is a major step forward in reinforcing Doha’s futuristic vision and surging tourism potential in Qatar,” said Ed Fuller, president and managing director, Marriott International. “These three new hotels give us six properties in the country, which is fast becoming a key business and leisure destination in the Middle East.”
“Not only do we offer close to 600 rooms and three very distinct lodging experiences under one roof, but our nine unique food and beverage options and health and fitness facilities create what we are marketing as the “West End” of the spectacular Doha City Centre complex,” said Oliver Kahf, general manager of the three-hotel complex. “Taken together, the lodging, shopping and entertainment complex is quickly becoming a tourism hub in Doha.”
The 257-room Renaissance Doha City Centre Hotel is spread across 19 levels and ideally situated for business and group travellers. The hotel is equipped with the finest fittings and innovative technology, boasting 17 meeting rooms spread over 1,200 sq m (12,917 square feet). The hotel provides visitors with a unique environment as well as comforts in forms of luxurious bedding, a Club Lounge, rooftop pool, Business Centre, high-speed internet and exclusive amenities.
The 204-room Courtyard by Marriott Doha City Centre spreads across 12 levels and combines comfort and functionality with guestrooms offering a smart and flexible design that is ideal for both work and relaxation. Elements such as a spacious work desk, high-speed internet, and laptop size safe assures the business traveller optimum efficiency, while flat screen television, deluxe bedding and mini-bar are perfect for unwinding. The hotel offers access to all 17 meeting rooms of the Renaissance Doha City Centre Hotel.
The Marriott Executive Apartments offers the ideal corporate housing solution and the perfect combination of upscale apartment-style living and premier hotel service. Spread over 21 top floors, each of the 123 well-appointed apartments are available in fully-furnished, one, two and three-bedroom apartments equipped with spacious gourmet kitchens, executive work areas and state-of-the-art appliances. Residents can relax at the residents’ club with a lap pool, Jacuzzi, and magnificent views of the city skyline. There is also a fitness and lounge area that can be booked for private events, exclusive to the residents of the apartments.