A leading hospitality group based in Thailand has made its debut in Qatar with the launch of a new seaview hotel in Doha – Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha in West Bay.

Guests at Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha can choose from a range of 265 “stylish and spacious rooms” including studios, suites, one- to three-bedroom apartments and penthouses.

Residences range in size from a roomy 45 square metres to an opulent 365 square metres and feature comfortable bedrooms, living and dining areas, well-equipped kitchens, washing machines and tumble dryers.

All rooms also offer complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and smart TVs, while the floor-to-ceiling windows showcase stunning panoramic views of West Bay and the Gulf.

Perched on the 42nd and top floor of the hotel, the “ultra-luxurious” Orchid Sea View Penthouse is a luxurious retreat for up to nine adults and two children. Complete with marble floors and high ceilings, this expansive apartment features four bedrooms, several bathrooms including one with a Jacuzzi, and a majestic living and dining area with breathtaking vistas.

Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha also offers guests and foodies an appealing new culinary destination with a collection of contemporary dining outlets and progressive menus developed by skilled international restaurant consultant, Alfred Prasad, who previously oversaw the four restaurants in the Tamarind Collection, including the Michelin-starred Tamarind Restaurant in Mayfair, London.

“Doha is one of the most exciting emerging destinations in the world today, and we are delighted to enter this important market with such an impressive new hotel. Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha delivers a full range of upscale facilities for all types of guest, from leisure visitors on short stays in Qatar to large family groups and long-stay business travellers. We look forward to welcoming guests as the city prepares to host a series of major global events,” said Thirayuth Chirathivat, chief executive officer, Centara Hotels and Resorts.

The opening of Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha forms part of Centara’s strategic five-year development plan, which aims to double the company’s global portfolio of properties by 2022.