The facade of St Regis Doha that opens its doors on March 31

The St Regis Doha will welcome its first guests this week as the hotel officially opens its doors on Saturday.  The hotel is part of the Al Gassar Resort development and is owned by Alfardan Group Holdings.
With 10 food and beverage outlets to open in the coming weeks, the hotel features two Gordon Ramsay restaurants – one offering fine dining and the other a more casual dining experience – as well as Hakkasan and numerous other dining options.
St Regis Doha will also include the region’s first Remède Spa and the first Jazz at Lincoln Center club outside of the US, as well as the hotel’s legendary butler service, which has been specifically tailored to cater to visitors from the Middle East.
The hotel features 336 guestrooms, as well as 70 suites and two 600sq m presidential suites, all offering grand sea views.
Designed by Dar al-Handasah, the hotel combines international elegance with Arabian style to create an atmosphere that is sure to prove popular with local guests from the region.
To celebrate the opening of the first St Regis in Qatar, the hotel is offering a launch rate of QR1,900 per night for a superior room which includes a number of extras such as a Jazz at Lincoln Center welcome gift, in-room wi-fi internet access, a 30-minute spa massage and a St Regis afternoon tea ritual at the Sarab Lounge.
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Starwood Hotels and Resorts president for Europe, Africa and the Middle East Roeland Vos stated: “We are delighted to partner with Alfardan Group as we introduce the St Regis brand to Qatar with the opening of the St Regis Doha.”
“St Regis Hotels and Resorts exemplify luxury, elegance and impeccable service,” he said, adding “with the opening of this magnificent hotel, Starwood continues to extend its lead in luxury hospitality, offering guests exceptional levels of service in a wide range of destinations around the world.”
Resorts Development Company and Alfardan Group president Omar al-Fardan commented: “As the centrepiece of the Al Gassar Resort, the St Regis Doha perfectly complements the project’s unmatched luxury, sophistication and elegance as one of the world’s leading luxury hotels that provides the highest levels of exclusivity and hospitality.”
“This exceptional beachfront hotel translates the luxury offerings of what Alfardan Group is known for – from its impeccable standards, innovation and customised service.
“We are proud to have St Regis Doha added to our portfolio as a unique masterpiece at Al Gassar Resort as we foresee this development to be the desired destination for any traveller to Qatar and the region,” he added.
Tareq Derbas general manager expressed his excitement at the upcoming opening, saying that he is looking forward to bringing something new to the hospitality sector in Doha.
He said that the hotel has already received a number of bookings, especially high-end wedding reservations.