An Urban Oasis

Shangri-La Hotel, Doha, designed to resemble a falcon’s head in recognition of Qatari falconry – the country’s historic and elite pastime – is adorned with museum-quality art pieces honouring the rich heritage of the Qatari peninsula which are on loan from the Sheikh Faisal Collection.

Strategically located close to the business and diplomatic areas, Shangri-La Hotel, Doha offers a direct link to the City Centre Mall, the city’s largest mall, and is only five minutes from the waterfront promenade. References to a traditional Arabian welcome begin when guests arrive at the hotel. In the driveway, a prodigious bottle tree greets visitors, while a falconer in traditional garb with the recognisable bird of prey perched on his arm shows the warmth of welcome intrinsic to this part of the world.

Guests are presented with a cup of rich coffee, made by the hotel’s specialist coffee maker according to a nomadic recipe, to reflect another warm Arabian gesture that is the hotel’s signature blend of East meets East hospitality.

Light-filled luxury accommodation includes 272 guestrooms and suites and 42 serviced apartments.  The guestrooms, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views of the city and Gulf, feature warm earth tones and amenities including a 47-inch Wi-Fi-enabled smart TV and Shangri-La’s signature mattress.

Complementing the chic interiors are spacious marble bathrooms fitted with premium toiletries, a deep-soaking tub and walk-in shower.

Travellers on business and holiday alike will be spoilt for choice by the hotel’s leisure facilities.  An aquamarine lagoon-shaped pool lies invitingly on the 2,000-square-metre deck dotted with loungers – ideal for luxuriating in the year-round sunshine. A shaded splash pool is located nearby for little guests to frolic in.

Surrounded by over 70 trees, the pool deck is a leafy, tranquil oasis in the middle of the urban cityscape. Next to the pool area is the Health Club that offers a fully-equipped 24-hour fitness centre, sauna and steam rooms.

A haven of relaxation can be found at CHI, The Spa, the first luxury Asian-themed spa in Doha, where Asian wellness traditions are blended with botanical extracts, aromatic essential oils and natural Arabian elements to nourish the body and reinvigorate the senses.  An outdoor hydrotonic pool and eight private treatment rooms are available.