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W Doha
A stylish West Bay hotel pairing funky pop-art decor with a lively dining scene and comfortable rooms.
Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 24 sources · 204 traveler insights
96
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Exceptional
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W Doha is an energetic West Bay property blending colorful pop-art interiors with a buzzing restaurant and lounge scene. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, plush king beds, and standout dining across venues like Wahm and Market Restaurant. However, music from the second-floor nightclub can be heard even on elevated floors, and the hotel lacks a direct beach. 2445
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What travelers noticed
- Bedrooms feature exceptionally comfortable king beds with fresh linen and a generous selection of pillows for restful sleep. 11
- The on-site dining earns high praise, especially the in-house pastries, evening cocktails at Wahm, and breakfast dishes at Market Restaurant. 4
- Staff members consistently deliver attentive, warm hospitality that makes guests feel well cared for. 1211
The catch
- While high-floor rooms offer expansive views out toward The Pearl, some lower-level units look out onto an atrium skylight or an empty terrace. 11
- Reviewers also diverge on the bathrooms, with some praising the spacious walk-in showers and dark marble counters while others note cramped layouts and a lack of shower soap trays. 1820
Who it's for
- — Nightlife and cocktail enthusiasts
- — Business travelers stationed in West Bay
- — Fans of bold, contemporary design
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers bothered by nightclub bass
- — Travelers seeking an on-site beach resort
- — Guests wanting classic, quiet surroundings
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“Now all Waldo Historias are five-star and in general amazing, but this hotel has a special place in my heart, and that i…”
youtube.com0:06“And look at this. Look at the size of this rain shower. Oh my god. Look at this thing. I am so excited. Let the rain fal…”
youtube.com2:41“And this just looks like a beautiful like marble chamber. Wonderful. And I'm very happy with this. I'm exceptionally hap…”
youtube.com3:05“Now, look at this fridge. That's a very cool style fridge.”
youtube.com4:19“And I'm really impressed with the size of these beds. Look at this. This is what I'm talking about. This is wonderful. I…”
youtube.com5:32“After visiting very many World of Historias, I have to say that I do realize when I used to complain about there not bei…”
youtube.com9:27“In fact, I have to say that every single thing that we ate at breakfast was absolutely delicious. Every day they had a d…”
youtube.com10:12“The pastries in this hotel are absolutely next level. They're made in-house and every day they changed them up and every…”
youtube.com11:03“So, to conclude this review, I really want to mention how incredible all the staff were at this hotel. We really spent e…”
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Ways to book
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$186est. per night
Marriott Bonvoy member rate · King Guest Room
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$180est. per night
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$186est. per night
Estimated range: $145–$211
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Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
97read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Food
93read from 12 sources · Deep coverage
Location
93read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Located in the popular West Bay area, the hotel is perfectly located for work, rest and play. The City Center Doha Mall, Doha Exhibition and Convention Center and a variety of public beaches are all within walking distance.” 12
- “Combine that with the convenient location in West Bay and the affordable Category 4 pricing (indeed, it's one of a dwindling number of luxury-tier hotels that remain at Category 4), and this could very well be the hotel of choice for any Doha visitor who prefers the JW Marriott's air of refinement over the exuberance of the nearby W.” 3
Noise
93read from 3 sources · Light coverage
- “Location: To me, the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village is the best. It is quiet, separated, and is away from all the noise of the Doha city.” 5
- “The elevator lobby displayed an awe-inspiring chandelier and mood lighting. Stepping inside, the elevator climbs through the hotel, affording crystal-clear views of the atrium.” 20
Room
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The room is very modern and contemporary but has sparks of Middle Eastern culture which is exactly what I love.” 5
- “Before the St. Regis renovated their property, I would've given the win to W, but now the all new St. Regis feels new, refreshed, and ultra-luxurious. The room is very modern and contemporary but has sparks of Middle Eastern culture which is exactly what I love.” 5
Service
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The staff actually feel like they care for you and make your stay feel special and memorable.” 5
- “So, to conclude this review, I really want to mention how incredible all the staff were at this hotel. We really spent every single day that we were here just laughing, enjoying, and all the staff were so friendly with us.” 712:07
Bed & Sleep
94read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Value
90read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The hotel was a great value on cash and points. I paid $110++ and 6000 points per night, was upgraded to a suite and had both complimentary restaurant breakfast and club lounge access - and it's a nice lounge if not a bit dark for my tastes.” 23
- “And as one of the few luxury Marriott hotels that are still designated as low as Category 4, it'll also provide very good value for your Marriott Bonvoy points if you're visiting Doha, especially if you're staying as a high-status elite member.” 24
Where it is, how to reach it
Street 831 West Bay, Zone 61, Building 262
Doha, Qatar
Middle East
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Punches above its peers
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 9 points above the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Doha it sits level with the local median of 96.
Price bracket
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- 96
- Bracket median
- 87
- Index median
- 90
Based on 197 comparable hotels.
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What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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Avoid
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Bathroom
70
Noise
62
Value
60
Room
56
Food
53
Service
50
Location
46
Bed & Sleep
7
View the 157 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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Bathroom14 mentions · 1 filmed
- “And look at this. Look at the size of this rain shower. Oh my god. Look at this thing. I am so excited. Let the rain fall down on me.” On camera72:41
- “The bathroom was small but stylish, consisting of a sink, toilet, bathtub, and rain shower.” 24
- “Similar to the rest of the suite, the bathroom was large and functional, though not overly impressive in terms of style.” 3
- “Sharq has a lovely atmosphere and location but the room design wasn't for me, the bathroom was super outdated.” 5
- “There is also no soap dish or tray of any kind in the shower, so that I had to place all of my toiletries on the floor while using it. Not a huge deal, of course, but a strange design oversight.” 18
- “In the Fabulous room the sink and shower were very functional: very good temperature control, soap dish, very functional rectangular sink.” 18
- “The bathroom has been completely updated with an amazing shower.” 5
- “The bathroom features a dual vanity with elegant vessel sinks and a striking dark marble countertop and a spacious walk-in shower.” 20
- “The large master bath was about the size of the bedroom, and the shower featured large size Bliss amenities. Since I've long enjoyed the Bliss products in W hotels, I always appreciate the extra large bottles.” 23
- “The shower had excellent water pressure, and made for a very refreshing cleanse after visiting the fitness centre or spending time in the Doha sunshine.” 24
- “The shower also has many nozzles -- six horizontal jets, in addition to the vertical rain shower and hose apparatus, in the one in the suite -- but the pressure was uneven and temperature not very responsive to the controls.” 18
- “The bathroom is nice and the entire room feels incredibly modern, but it feels too dark and lacks perfect natural light, hence why it falls second.” 5
- “The elegant parabolic sink in the bathroom in my suite was too flat -- and the end of the faucet too high and close to the edge of the sink -- to prevent a tidal wave of water from ending up all over the counter whenever I used it.” 18
- “The bathroom is very cramped with old amenities/toiletries, and feels like something that was super nice in the 1970s.” 5
Room40 mentions
- “The decor and floor-to-ceiling glass is great. But there are several construction sites around the hotel which does lend to dirty glass!” 18
- “Before the St. Regis renovated their property, I would've given the win to W, but now the all new St. Regis feels new, refreshed, and ultra-luxurious. The room is very modern and contemporary but has sparks of Middle Eastern culture which is exactly what I love.” 5
- “Not a big deal as the room is quite nice and roomy.” 18
- “A legitimately nice room with massive desk facing the sea. Almost wish I had to work this weekend ;)” 10
- “For a base-level room, I thought the King Room with City View was a well-appointed and modern space that came with a good amount of space in both the bedroom and bathroom, along with some nice views of the city.” 20
- “The carpet, furniture, and fixtures are of a higher quality than anything else in the city.” 18
- “The long hallway that leads to the bedroom features about seven more fish tanks interspersed with dark wood panels, with probably a 25-foot wide floor-to-(high-)ceiling window with a desk in front of it with a great view of the West Bay corniche.” 18
- “To me, the bathroom didn't live up to the same hype as the rest of the WOW Suite - it was fine by all metrics, but the lighting wasn't great and it actually felt a little bit more outdated compared to the smaller bathroom in my Spectacular Room.” 24
- “The bedding is old but I like the grand bed, however there are a lot of maintenance issues for me which was terrible.” 5
- “Our suite had a huge separate living room that over looked the pool - the bedroom was further back with a door and windows 90 degrees off the pool side - not sure if this would have stopped the noise if it was there.” 19
- “Sharq has a lovely atmosphere and location but the room design wasn't for me, the bathroom was super outdated.” 5
- “Upgraded to a Junior Studio on the fifth floor [beware; this room overlooks a dead terrace and the atrium skylight so NO VIEWS AT ALL] which was very spacious and in good condition with a platter of dates/chocolates and a bottle of red wine awaiting with the requisite club lounge access.” 11
- “From the moment you step into your space, you're greeted with an effortlessly cool, stylish decor that blends modern design with luxurious comfort.” 15
- “The whole room is very spacious and is one of the better St. Regis rooms.” 5
- “The room is very modern and contemporary but has sparks of Middle Eastern culture which is exactly what I love.” 5
- “Even the entry-level Spectacular Rooms offer a generous 473 square feet while the largest accommodation, the Extreme Wow Suite, tops out at a decadent 3,260 square feet.” 4
- “The bathroom is nice and the entire room feels incredibly modern, but it feels too dark and lacks perfect natural light, hence why it falls second.” 5
- “The Deluxe King Suite was excellent - nothing too outlandish compared to some of the most eye-popping upgrades I've received, but definitely far more space than I needed for the stay (especially considering that, thanks to jet lag, I would fall into a deep sleep shortly after my arrival in the afternoon until the early hours of the morning).” 3
- “The Westin Doha makes for a comfortable, if somewhat unremarkable home base in the capital of Qatar. Our King Room with City View was tastefully appointed and generously sized, with a good amount of room for working and relaxing.” 20
- “This was a much more lavish office than my little desk in the Spectacular Room, with a killer view of Doha's The Pearl islands in the distance!” 24
- “I also felt the corner sitting area was a waste of space but the rest of the room was spacious and functional.” 18
- “The living room was large and attractive. The couch was comfortable.” 23
- “The best part of the rooms are the floor-to-ceiling windows that cover most sides of the room, although the windows don't open.” 18
- “W Doha is close second for have a unique, modern design. I love the contrast from the black wood and the cream bed headboard.” 5
- “My first stay this year was as a platinum, got upgraded to a "cool corner" suite, which is one room, but is very nice as the desk faces the water.” 18
- “I stayed at the W over F1 week. Got a brilliant room upgrade.” 5
- “The hotel room was not only very impressive but the hotel team had really gone the extra mile and comped us a nice bottle of red, an anniversary cake, a beautiful bed decoration, a bunch of red roses for my wife and a rose petal bath.” 11
- “StR was definitely a large hotel vibe through and through, but they gave me a huge suite and complimentary afternoon tea.” 5
- “The one small irritation was the motion sensors in the room for the night lights. Try as we might, and the staff, we couldn't turn the thing off resulting in me awaking many times in the night as I need total black out.” 11
- “Tea/coffee maker in all rooms” 15
- “The room was gorgeous, though. There was a long hallway as you enter the room, and a half in the entryway before reaching the living room.” 23
- “The desk and bathroom accessories are all made of leather, and all of the chairs and sofas are typically modern and comfortable.” 18
- “The desk and pantry are also found on the far side, and both elements also follow the curved and circular design theme. That made the desk a little bit of an awkward surface to work from, but it was all I had.” 24
- “The bedroom was a large size, with ample space in which to move around. It was odd that the wall-mounted television was situated all the way to the side of the bedroom, rather than directly facing the king bed.” 3
- “The only other issue is the lighting in the room, which is overly complicated.” 18
- “The desk was a pretty comfortable space to work from, although the space around it didn't have many power outlets, which I found to be a minor inconvenience.” 3
- “Overall, my impressions of the room were quite positive and I enjoyed making it my temporary home, even though I still harboured hopes of checking out some of the W Doha's higher-end suites.” 24
- “Having enjoyed some killer suite upgrades across my hotel-hopping journey so far, there was definitely a feeling of being "back down to earth" in a regular guest room, but of course the Spectacular Room was plenty comfortable for my needs.” 24
- “I had one major problem with the room, which was the entertainment system. It's actually a PC and monitor -- the software was branded Neos -- but worked very poorly.” 18
- “Thecomfortable king bed is positioned on the right-hand side of the room, adjoined by a plush bench at its foot.” 20
Food38 mentions · 3 filmed
- “2. Breakfast: can be had in the lounge or in the main restaurant downstairs without having to sacrifice your points benefit at check-in; nice perk!” 11
- “Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village comes second for having the quickest room service out of the three and a slightly better variety, and the W comes last for room service taking almost an hour.” 5
- “The restaurant are excellent. I agree that The Market just has fanstastic menu items, including two good Hamour dishses (the local fish).” 18
- “All-day dining spot Market by Jean-Georges maintains an extensive menu to please all palates, but its Friday brunch, complete with a jazz band and free-flowing cocktails, is the real highlight.” 4
- “Breakfast in the morning also does not feature as wide of a selection as most of the other five-star hotels in town, but more than makes up for it in quality.” 18
- “I was most impressed with the hotel's breakfast offerings, which were comprehensive and elaborate.” 20
- “The breakfast at Seasonal Tastes was a solid start to the day, with an impressive assortment of hot and cold dishes on offer. Moreover, the restaurant's setting was also quite pleasant, with ample seating and natural light.” 20
- “Regis wins again for amazing dining options and incredible room service. Their club sandwich was the best and was hands down impressive.” 5
- “n take in the lounge or the restaurant. We used the restaurant and was very good, especially so if you like your carbs.” 11
- “The Market, by contrast, is one of the best restaurants in Doha. It has a relatively small menu, but everything that I have had has been tasty.” 18
- “Their club sandwich was the best and was hands down impressive. They have one of the speediest room services I've seen and all the food is piping hot.” 5
- “Spice Market, another Jean-George outlet, repeatedly tops the city's best restaurant lists thanks to its well-executed menu of Asian street food. Must-try items include the kitchen's creative take on sushi as well as melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef cheeks with yuzu glaze.” 4
- “In fact, I have to say that every single thing that we ate at breakfast was absolutely delicious. Every day they had a different special dish or two special dishes.” On camera710:12
- “I also attended the iftar buffet at Spice Market as well as the suhour "Ramadan tent" set up in the ballroom. Both were disappointing; at suhour, available from 10:00pm-3:00am, they have a slightly smaller version of the same buffet as iftar, as well as small cooking stations for India, France, Italy, China, Japan, and Qatar, if I remember correctly.” 18
- “complimentary breakfast at the crystal lounge is a little lame but no complaints it's free.. overall good experience.” 18
- “The food is mediocre at best but I love the drink selections and the presentation.” 5
- “I was disappointed by the Spice Market. It is sort of a Vietnamese-based menu, but I found the menu selections limited, and wasn't thrilled with what I ordered. Maybe they're trying a bit too hard here, which sophisticated-sounding dishes that don't really deliver.” 18
- “This property falls flat - options are there, but cost savings is apparent (powdered scrambled eggs were brutal). Stick with the Ritz if you care about food.” 10
- “W breakfasts rarely disappoint, especially in the Middle East and Asia, and the W Doha certainly lived up to its lofty expectations. There was an impressive variety of food on show, enough that I just about finished trying every item in the spread by the sixth morning of my stay.” 24
- “La Spiga, complete with a now-famous disco ball pizza oven, is an in-demand branch of the Milan restaurant chain Paper Moon. Italian food lovers flock here nightly for its sensational pizza and the Paper Moon pappardelle, handmade pasta bathed in a creamy tomato and beef-bacon sauce.” 4
- “The food offerings aren't exactly gourmet, but they'll fill you up just fine. There was a rotating selection of three hot dishes - usually a meat or fish dish, a savoury vegetable dish, and a pasta dish - as well as a soup of the day.” 24
- “BikeInternational412 • 2y ago Thanks! We stayed the the W, breakfast downstairs in the restaurant was fantastic, included for titanium.” 19
- “Wahm is a hybrid lounge/restaurant with a clubby interior that opens onto a terrace and shisha bar. Known for its cocktails, this sought-after place also has a menu of solid comfort food favorites (the lobster rolls and mini burgers are house favorites).” 4
- “ns again for amazing dining options and incredible room service. Their club sandwich was the best and was hands down impressive.” 5
- “After visiting very many World of Historias, I have to say that I do realize when I used to complain about there not being enough choice compared to other hotels or other brands even within the whole Hilton range itself, you actually have to realize that the quality of the food here is absolutely topnotch.” On camera79:27
- “The pastries in this hotel are absolutely next level. They're made in-house and every day they changed them up and everything that we tried was just delicious.” On camera711:03
- “The hotel also features a caviar restaurant (not open yet) and a brasserie-type restaurant by John Georges Vongeritchen, which is a striking space -- although the menu didn't look too interesting.” 18
- “If you're a foodie, you're in for a treat. W Doha is home to some of the best restaurants in the city, each offering something unique.” 15
- “The breakfast at Seasonal Tastes was a solid start to the day, with an impressive assortment of hot and cold dishes on offer.” 20
- “You can get a three course 'express lunch' in either restaurant for QR80, drinks extra. It's a very good deal by Doha hotel standards and a fraction of the regular menu prices.” 18
- “For those with a sweet tooth, the pastry and dessert selection was equally impressive, with various cakes, pastries, and sweets available.” 20
- “If Italian food is more your vibe, head to La Spiga by Paper Moon, where the pasta is as good as any you'd find in Italy.” 15
- “My corporate rate includes the full breakfast in the Market, which is very good and as described above.” 18
- “Every JW Marriott hotel I've stayed at in the past has impressed in the breakfast offering, and the Doha location wasn't about to disappoint either, going the full distance with a wide variety of Indian, Asian, and Western dishes.” 3
- “For me, St. Regis wins again for amazing dining options and incredible room service.” 5
- “When it comes to dining, the hotel offers quite a wide range of options that caters to a diverse range of tastes, whether you're looking for a quick bite or a more fulsome meal.” 20
- “That was a Sokka Haiku and you just made one. We stayed the the W, breakfast downstairs in the restaurant was fantastic, included for titanium.” 19
- “The breakfast buffet was bountiful.” 23
Service35 mentions · 1 filmed
- “Nevertheless, those minor criticisms were more than offset by the excellent elite treatment and service, and I left the hotel with positive impressions on the whole.” 3
- “Staff were excellent, one in particular, you know who you are and welcome to Flyertalk and went out of their way to be helpful.” 11
- “The woman who brought us up was friendly enough, but a bit clueless about Starwood elite status or even the hotel's own policies.” 23
- “Upon arriving at the Westin Doha, we were greeted by a friendly associate who immediately approached us to offer assistance with our luggage.” 20
- “Got a brilliant room upgrade. You are correct on the poor pool I do seem to recall they had an arrangement with the beach club close by. Service was great Have not stayed at the others.” 5
- “I paid $110++ and 6000 points per night, was upgraded to a suite and had both complimentary restaurant breakfast and club lounge access - and it's a nice lounge if not a bit dark for my tastes. There was no problem with 4pm late checkout.” 23
- “Living up to its "Whatever, Whenever" ethos, W Doha is a service-oriented hotel - staff swarms the lobby to ensure that help is never far away.” 4
- “Yes, it does have that "hip" look, complete with pulsating music and seemingly indifferent staff (even on my private tour), all of which makes it totally different from anything else in Doha.” 18
- “The W Doha Hotel is a great property, much more in line with the Ws of Asia than the US. It's gorgeous, with friendly staff, and they treat Platinums well.” 23
- “The staff were very nice to me.” 18
- “The staff actually feel like they care for you and make your stay feel special and memorable.” 5
- “Excellent service, and an amazing gym, plus the sprawling grounds has a nice running path.” 5
- “The hotel staff there, upon learning that I was away from my wife on Christmas, brought me a lavish, romantic spread consisting of a heart-shaped cake, strawberries, chocolate, and other similar goodies. It came with a card signed by a bunch of the hotel staff. Kind of an odd thing to bring a business traveler, but I appreciated it.” 23
- “Good Platinum recognition at check-in as always and even recognized by face/name by many of the staff.” 11
- “The front desk service is efficient, while the bell and valet parking seem to take an inordinate amount of time, even when it's apparently not busy.” 18
- “Service was a bit lacking, so whenever I saw a server I flagged them down for more coffee even if I had just started my last cup.” 23
- “Check-in was friendly, although it took longer than I might have expected. Sometimes check-in can be too friendly when I'd prefer that it was efficient, but that's a minor quibble and of course guests have different expectations.” 23
- “Upon seeing that I was a Titanium Elite member, the front desk associate invited me to the upstairs Executive Lounge for a more private check-in experience, which I greatly appreciated.” 3
- “But what really sets the W hotel apart, is how the staff makes you feel. You can have the most stylish room in the world, but without good service, it means nothing. The team at W Doha gets it just right.” 15
- “I stayed at the W over F1 week. Got a brilliant room upgrade. You are correct on the poor pool I do seem to recall they had an arrangement with the beach club close by. Service was great Have not stayed at the others.” 5
- “The staff members at breakfast were exceedingly friendly, greeting me by name every time I arrived, taking the time to walk me through the breakfast buffet on the first morning, and catching up with me on subsequent mornings about my plans in Doha.” 24
- “The W comes next for having some incredibly friendly staff, especially the bartenders.” 5
- “The Ritz Sharq Village comes dead last because it felt like nobody even cared during my stay. Really my only interaction with them was calling them with the room-service, and checking-in/checking-out. They never really interacted with me or greeted me or anything, which puts them dead last.” 5
- “I'd also like to shout out the exemplary service in the lounge, which was just as outstanding as my previous experiences with JW Marriott hotels had led me to expect.” 3
- “I've always stuck by the Westin because of the good food, nice grounds and the service [including service recovery when things go amiss... not so infrequently, as it were] but this stay is a negatively different experience.” 11
- “I wouldn't say that typical W aloofness characterizes the service -- in fact, the staff are pretty friendly and engaging.” 18
- “The ritz Doha was unreal. Loved it. Great staff and service, amazing pool.” 19
- “So, to conclude this review, I really want to mention how incredible all the staff were at this hotel. We really spent every single day that we were here just laughing, enjoying, and all the staff were so friendly with us.” On camera712:07
- “The staff are incredibly attentive to all the details and make every guest and visitor feel welcome. From the expert mixologists at the bar to the well-trained staff in the spa treatment area, it's impossible not to feel well looked after.” 12
- “The staff here were also a pleasure to interact with, from the hostess at the front who'd let me know of any events that were happening at Crystal Lounge that night, to the Uzbek guy behind the bar who chatted with me at length about our respective journeys in life.” 24
- “No platinum recognition at check in, was upgraded to a fabulous room and was told that there were no suites available.” 18
- “Service: St. Regis wins again and this time it isn't even close. You get your own butler and is an amazing experience all throughout.” 5
- “The staff here are also consistently great; very friendly, professional and they clearly love working there.” 11
- “Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village comes second for having the quickest room service out of the three and a slightly better variety, and the W comes last for room service taking almost an hour.” 5
- “Service has been good to excellent for me.” 18
Bed & Sleep2 mentions
Value14 mentions
- “I was excited to go to La Maison du Caviar, as there are few, if any, French brasserie-type places in Doha. The food and service are not great, unfortunately, but prices are moderate for Doha, so overall it's a decent option.” 18
- “One had a 24 hour international connection and for that I found the hotel adequate due to location and price and the excellent reviews for the breakfast.” 19
- “The hotel was a great value on cash and points. I paid $110++ and 6000 points per night, was upgraded to a suite and had both complimentary restaurant breakfast and club lounge access - and it's a nice lounge if not a bit dark for my tastes.” 23
- “Eating and drinking by the hotel pool is never cheap, but at least the quesadillas were tasty.” 3
- “I agree the bottled waters are expensive by local standards (QR20 in Market and QR25 in Spice Market for a half liter; twice that for a liter) with no cheaper local bottled option as in most hotels.” 18
- “The restaurant also features caviar, of course, with all major varieties (including beluga), but the prices are quite high, even in context.” 18
- “At the time, rooms were going, with tax, for over $500, making $90+tax+4,800 points one of the better redemptions I've ever had. Rooms are now in the $300s, still a good deal.” 18
- “Overall, the Westin Doha offers great value for both cash and points, as long as you don't mind staying somewhere that's a little out of the way from Doha's city centre.” 20
- “And as one of the few luxury Marriott hotels that are still designated as low as Category 4, it'll also provide very good value for your Marriott Bonvoy points if you're visiting Doha, especially if you're staying as a high-status elite member.” 24
- “If you were redeeming points for a free night, then you'd pay 25,000 Bonvoy points per night at the standard rate, which is decent value against the usual cash rates at this hotel of $250-300 per night.” 24
- “The room has a minibar, with alcohol, and food items, all at fairly decent prices considering the source.” 18
- “Fully recommend Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Had a shorter layover last year, and it was still worth the extra cost.” 19
- “Combine that with the convenient location in West Bay and the affordable Category 4 pricing (indeed, it's one of a dwindling number of luxury-tier hotels that remain at Category 4), and this could very well be the hotel of choice for any Doha visitor who prefers the JW Marriott's air of refinement over the exuberance of the nearby W.” 3
- “Market and Spice Market (which is a little hyped up but I find quite tasty) both have a good deal from 12-4pm every day except Friday (that's the local weekend).” 18
View2 mentions
- “The aqua lounge at Marriott marquis has a beautiful skyline view” 19
- “These pint-sized amenities promise to give you a spa experience without having to book one. Our pick of the rooms is the Cool Corner Suite, which provides floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of the city's futuristic skyline.” 4
Noise3 mentions
- “However, it's worth mentioning that even though the check-in associate had mentioned that the 15th floor was sufficiently high to be undisturbed by the second-floor nightclub, I still did hear a little bit of the cacophony coming up from below.” 24
- “Location: To me, the Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village is the best. It is quiet, separated, and is away from all the noise of the Doha city.” 5
- “The elevator lobby displayed an awe-inspiring chandelier and mood lighting. Stepping inside, the elevator climbs through the hotel, affording crystal-clear views of the atrium.” 20
Location9 mentions
- “I wouldn't say that the hotel has the best location in Doha, as it's a little far from the city's best attractions. The Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif marketplace, and the Doha Corniche are all approximately a 10- to 15-minute drive away.” 20
- “Combine that with the convenient location in West Bay and the affordable Category 4 pricing (indeed, it's one of a dwindling number of luxury-tier hotels that remain at Category 4), and this could very well be the hotel of choice for any Doha visitor who prefers the JW Marriott's air of refinement over the exuberance of the nearby W.” 3
- “West Bay is Doha's main financial, business, and leisure district, and the JW Marriott is conveniently positioned next to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center and the City Center Mall.” 3
- “The location is ideal if you're in town for any of those purposes, whereas the major tourist attractions (like the Old Souq and the Museum of Islamic Art) are only a 10-minute Uber ride away.” 24
- “Located in the popular West Bay area, the hotel is perfectly located for work, rest and play. The City Center Doha Mall, Doha Exhibition and Convention Center and a variety of public beaches are all within walking distance.” 12
- “W Doha falls third because even though they are in West Bay, they do lack a beach and overall the central location isn't as great, though your close to a lot of shops and restaurants.” 5
- “On the other hand, I have been to Marriott Marquis and it's a solid property. The location of MM is also much better than Westin because of the central location in the city so I suspect indeed overall MM > Westin but I wanted to check out the Westin in order to confirm with my own eyes.” 11
- “The property's West Bay location gives you easy access to the city and its main tourist sights, though you won't need to leave the Doha hotel to find a great bite.” 4
- “Sharq has a lovely atmosphere and location but the room design wasn't for me, the bathroom was super outdated.” 5
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
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- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
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- 22 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 20Review: Westin Dohaprinceoftravel.comReview site2023-03-04Ageing16 quotes used
“Upon arriving at the Westin Doha, we were greeted by a friendly associate who immediately approached us to offer assistance with our luggage.”
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“To me, the bathroom didn't live up to the same hype as the rest of the WOW Suite - it was fine by all metrics, but the lighting wasn't great and it actually felt a little bit more outdated compared to the smaller bathroo…”
Read originalprinceoftravel.com - 1Does anyone actually like W Hotels : r/marriottreddit.comForum threadDate not statedRead originalreddit.com
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- 3Review: JW Marriott Marquis Doha City Centerprinceoftravel.comReview siteDate not stated15 quotes used
“Nevertheless, those minor criticisms were more than offset by the excellent elite treatment and service, and I left the hotel with positive impressions on the whole.”
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“All-day dining spot Market by Jean-Georges maintains an extensive menu to please all palates, but its Friday brunch, complete with a jazz band and free-flowing cocktails, is the real highlight.”
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