W Doha Hotel & Residences

Location. W Doha is located in the city of Doha, Qatar, 500 metres from the Corniche Promenade and 7.5 kilometres from Doha Golf Course.

Hotel Features. This contemporary high-rise 29-storey hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and a full-service health spa offering beauty and massage treatments, and a sauna. The air-conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access, and complimentary parking is available nearby. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange and the use of a safe-deposit box, there is a concierge service and a porter, and 24-hour room service is available.

The Market Restaurant serves Mediterranean and international specialities in a contemporary setting and features show cooking. The Spice Market serves South East Asian street food, and La Maison du Caviar offers French dishes and champagne. Snacks and light meals are available it the Living Room, the Crystal Lounge, and Wahm.

Guestrooms. The 445 air-conditioned guestrooms have contemporary decor and modern furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, wireless Internet access, DVD players, minibars, complimentary bottled water, and coffee and tea facilities. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Visit Doha's Old Souq, three kilometres from the hotel, where goods available range from ceremonial camel-hair cloaks to gold jewellery. Bargains can be had, but be prepared to barter.