HILTON Doha, Hilton Worldwide’s first property in the Qatar, was inaugurated by Sheikh Saoud Bin Khaled Al Thani at a grand inaugural ceremony.
The new visually stunning 309-room Hilton Doha is ideally located on the headland of the capital city’s prestigious Corniche and boasts a number of leading features including a 750-capacity ballroom, a dedicated conference wing and the first eforea: spa at Hilton in the Middle East.
The hotel also features seven state-of-the-art meeting rooms, six restaurants and bars, an outdoor swimming pool, a kids club, a private beach and a view of the Arabian Gulf from every bedroom. Hilton Doha will also open Qatar’s very first Trader Vic’s bar and restaurant.
At the opening, Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, MEA said: “We have always been committed to Qatar and our current pipeline of four hotels in Doha is a demonstration of our continued interest in this market.
“For us being the most attractive hotel with the best service is not enough – we are part of this community and it is important that we are good corporate citizens. Therefore, we hope to play an integral part in positioning Doha as a global city, and also in delivering an international experience rooted in local culture to global travellers.”
Andreas Searty, general manager, Hilton Doha said: We are a hotel of firsts – we are the first Hilton Worldwide property in Qatar, home to the first world re-known Trader Vic’s in Qatar and have opened the first eforea: spa at Hilton in the Middle East. Our business forecast looks promising and we look forward to being part of Doha’s dynamic hospitality industry.”
Hilton Doha is a convenient 15-minute drive from the airport and near to the heart of Doha’s upscale commercial, retail and diplomatic district, including the famous Souq Waqif and Museum of Islamic Art.