<strong>Raffles Doha:</strong> Inspired by Qatar's national symbol, this new Doha hotel looks like two crossed scimitars.
Raffles Doha: Inspired by Qatar's national symbol, this new Doha hotel looks like two crossed scimitars.
Fevzi Ondu
<strong>Two in one:</strong> The Katara Towers building is actually home to two luxury hotels -- the Raffles (pictured) on one side and the Fairmont on the other.
Two in one: The Katara Towers building is actually home to two luxury hotels -- the Raffles (pictured) on one side and the Fairmont on the other.
Fevzi Ondu
<strong>Bibliophile's bar:</strong> Rare books and impressive cocktails are both on offer at Blue Cigar in the Raffles hotel.
Bibliophile's bar: Rare books and impressive cocktails are both on offer at Blue Cigar in the Raffles hotel.
David Berridge
<strong>How suite it is: </strong>The Raffles is an all-suite property and uses cool shades of white and cream to provide a peaceful feeling.
How suite it is: The Raffles is an all-suite property and uses cool shades of white and cream to provide a peaceful feeling.
Paul Thuysbaert
<strong>Lobby vibes: </strong>The hotel celebrates music, with a grand piano in the lobby.
Lobby vibes: The hotel celebrates music, with a grand piano in the lobby.
David Berridge
<strong>Suite escape:</strong> Every Raffles suite has 24-hour butler service.
Suite escape: Every Raffles suite has 24-hour butler service.
Fevzi Ondu
<strong>Raising the roof (bar):</strong> The penthouse of the Raffles is fittingly named Acoustic.
Raising the roof (bar): The penthouse of the Raffles is fittingly named Acoustic.
David Berridge
<strong>Fairmont Doha: </strong>On the right side of the hotel is the 36-floor Fairmont.
Fairmont Doha: On the right side of the hotel is the 36-floor Fairmont.
Paul Thuysbaert
<strong>Elemental:</strong> The Fairmont bar Provok is inspired by fire and ice.
Elemental: The Fairmont bar Provok is inspired by fire and ice.
David Berridge
<strong>Sea you:</strong> The hotel's interiors are inspired by yacht design.
Sea you: The hotel's interiors are inspired by yacht design.
Yousra El Garah
<strong>Eat it up: </strong>The hotel's five restaurants include French, Latin American and Japanese food.
Eat it up: The hotel's five restaurants include French, Latin American and Japanese food.
David Berridge
<strong>Room rating:</strong> In-room amenities include walk-in closets and Fairmont's own coffee and tea.
Room rating: In-room amenities include walk-in closets and Fairmont's own coffee and tea.
Paul Thuysbaert
<strong>Access points: </strong>The property is in Doha's Lusail neighborhood, accessible by subway and taxi.
Access points: The property is in Doha's Lusail neighborhood, accessible by subway and taxi.
Yousra El Garah