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The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Doha, Qatar · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha opened in October 2001 on two man-made islands connected by bridges in West Bay Lagoon, one of Doha's first luxury hotels, and at opening was the tallest building in the city; interiors by Toronto designer John David Edison line the corridors with more than 30 varieties of stone and Italian marble, anchored by a 7.5-metre Viennese chandelier of 2,000-plus crystals.
- 374 rooms
- Opened 2001
- Neighborhood: West Bay Lagoon
- Rooms from 549 sq ft (51 m²)
- Architect: John David Edison
- Interiors: John David Edison
About The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
- At its 2001 opening the hotel was the tallest building in Doha, a distinction that has since passed to West Bay's glass towers, and it was among only a handful of luxury hotels in the entire country at the time.
- The corridors are lined with more than 30 varieties of stone and Italian marble, with each section designed by John David Edison to have its own 'sense of place' and identity.
- The focal point of the diamond-shaped lobby is a 7.5-metre Viennese chandelier carrying over 2,000 crystals, one of the most cited interior features of any Gulf hotel from the early 2000s.
- The hotel occupies two man-made islands linked by bridges, a unique site configuration in Doha, with a dedicated event island separate from the main hotel compound.
History
Opened in 2001 as one of Doha's first luxury hotels on its own private man-made island in West Bay Lagoon, offering beachfront access amid the city skyline and Arabian Gulf. Extensive renovations in 2019-2020 refreshed rooms and suites; private beach reopened in 2021. Nestled between serene Corniche Bay and golden desert landscapes, blending modern sophistication with Qatari heritage.
The setting
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha commands one West Bay Lagoon, a private waterfront compound where the hotel's own beach island, marina, and manicured gardens create a self-contained resort within reach of the city centre. Situated between West Bay's financial towers and Lusail's leisure axis, the property is within twenty-five minutes of Lusail Marina Promenade, Katara Cultural Village, and The Pearl Island. The Lagoona Mall is one kilometre away and the Legtaifiya metro provides airport access. Guests are sufficiently removed from Doha's urban grid for genuine seclusion while remaining close enough to Katara, The Pearl, and the Corniche to engage the city's full cultural and culinary offer.
Restaurants and bars
- STK Doha — Restaurant · Steakhouse
- B-Lounge — Bar
- Sel & Miel — Restaurant · Brasserie
- Habanos — Restaurant
- Lobby Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Weekly Experiential Event (Club Level) — Sensorial events for Club Level guests, from culinary journeys and mixology to activities and spa experiences, held every Thursday for one hour.
- Kids activities — Activities such as gingerbread house making class, karate class and swimming clinics.
- Family Fun Day — A Saturday Family Fun Day, with days personalised indoors or outdoors.
Amenities
- private beach
- spa
- hammam
- pools
- fitness
- tennis
- squash
- Club Lounge
- Sauna
- Cigar lounge
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Green Key (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice (2025)
- Qatar Tourism Awards Eco-Friendly (2025)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2024)
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards Sustainable (recent)
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