The Lusail International Circuit north of Doha hosts the Qatar Grand Prix as a dramatic floodlit sprint weekend, a 5.380 km circuit that also hosted MotoGP's season opener and was adjacent to the Lusail Stadium of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Max Verstappen dominated the circuit's 2023 return to the F1 calendar. Hotels in Doha provide circuit access alongside the extraordinary Museum of Islamic Art, the vibrant Souq Waqif, and the remarkable story of a small Gulf state transforming itself into a global sports and culture hub.
Our Picks — Doha
Msheireb
Mandarin Oriental Doha is the finest luxury hotel in Qatar — its extraordinary position in the Msheireb regeneration district, the impeccable Sea Garden spa, Mosaic restaurant's stunning chandelier-hung interiors, and the characteristic MO service culture create an experience that surpasses all competitors.
West Bay
Sharq Village recreates the architecture of a traditional Qatari pearling village on the bay shore — the result is Doha's most romantically distinctive resort, with private beach, extraordinary Barr Al Jissah spa, and a sense of Arabian Gulf heritage that the glass towers cannot provide.
Doha Bay
Banana Island Resort is Doha's most exclusive and escapist address — a private island accessible only by ferry or seaplane, with Anantara managing 141 all-inclusive villas and bungalows, a magnificent spa, and the extraordinary peace of being genuinely separated from the city across the water.
West Bay
The St. Regis Doha's tower commands an iconic West Bay Corniche position — its butler service, Gordon Ramsay's Opal restaurant, extraordinary Iridium Spa, and rooftop infinity pool create a complete luxury experience that has made it Doha's most celebrated business-luxury hotel.
West Bay
W Doha's bold contemporary architecture and WOOBAR — the definitive Doha cocktail destination — have made it the West Bay's social epicentre since opening. The sky pool, IRIDIUM spa, and rooms with spectacular Corniche views attract a younger, design-conscious international crowd.
West Bay
Marcel Wanders' extraordinary vision for Mondrian Doha — an Arabesque fantasy of 2,000-hand-painted tiles, soaring atrium, and theatrical public spaces — makes it one of the world's most photographically extraordinary hotels. The SBE group's F&B programming brings serious nightlife sophistication to Doha.
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