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DOHA
Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha on Tuesday opened its doors in Lusail’s highly anticipated Entertainment City, welcoming guests to a world of timeless luxury and world-class hospitality.
Conveniently located just a 20-minute drive from the airport and 10 minutes from Doha’s bustling central business district, Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha offers a blissful getaway for those looking for both short and long-term stays along the Arabian Gulf.
The sophisticated resort features a combination of 429 stylishly designed and spacious guest rooms, suites, and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments stretched across 200 metres of private beach. Guests can expect a seamless stay with anticipatory service and elevated in-room amenities, allowing time to connect with friends, family, and the destination while creating once-in-a-lifetime memories. The resort provides Waldorf Astoria’s signature Personal Concierge service, ensuring a truly effortless luxury and sincerely elegant service experience from pre-arrival to departure.
A seasoned hotelier with roots in fine dining and more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, the General Manager, Chris Franzen, is passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences reflecting the fabric of the destination.
Commenting on the opening, Franzen said: “Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha will be a coveted location for internationally acclaimed dining concepts, best-in-class facilities, and bespoke service. The property is set to redefine luxury on the peninsula and will no doubt be a prestigious address in the heart of Lusail. I look forward to bringing this exquisite hospitality experience to our guests.”
Following Waldorf Astoria’s legacy of culinary expertise, Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha will take guests on a world-class gastronomic journey featuring the internationally renowned SUSHISAMBA. Known for their unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian culture and cuisine, the Doha location will feature the brand’s signature restaurant and first Beach Club experience.
SUSHISAMBA also joins New York based LDV Hospitality’s signature contemporary Italian dining concept, Scarpetta. Offering exceptional, tailor-made food and beverage experiences, Scarpetta delivers bold Italian flavours in an effortlessly sophisticated dinner setting.
Other enticing food and beverage options include the contemporary brasserie concept ByWater, serving delicious classics with a creative twist in a relaxed setting, poolside venue Praia, wellness concept Wyld Erth, and The Highmore – one of Qatar’s most exclusive establishments inspired by an original members-only London club and designed with the ultra-luminary in mind.
The beautifully adorned Peacock Alley is Waldorf Astoria’s renowned meeting place and an iconic statement of the brand’s heritage. Enticing offerings include afternoon tea service, specialty pastries, and artisan dishes amidst a spectacular view.
Whether traveling for business, leisure, or both, Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha offers guests the ideal city escape. Three swimming pools – one for adults, one for families, and another for children, as well as a dedicated FlowRider surf area, Aloha Surf Club, invite guests to enjoy the waves and soak up the sun. Endless fun awaits younger guests at Wadi Lusail Waterpark, featuring waterslides, play areas and an adventure trail for splashy fun. The outdoor playground and immersive Kunuz Kids’ and Teens’ Club o¬ffers a variety of creative and sensory-rich activities for children, ranging from imaginative arts and crafts to cultural engagement. Guests can also enjoy unique membership programmes that offer exclusive access to the resort’s world-class facilities.
Meanwhile, for the first time in the Middle East, ESPA Life delivers a haven of integrative, holistic wellness -- a welcoming space to escape and reset the body’s systems, safely cocooned in exquisite luxury and with the expert care of dedicated well-being professionals. ESPA Life provides 19 treatment rooms and suites, extensive hydro-thermal facilities, and advanced fitness, nutrition and grooming facilities, providing the perfect setting to relax and unwind.
Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha also offers state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces, including a fully equipped boardroom, meeting rooms and ballroom accommodating up to 750 guests, as well as extensive outdoor garden spaces accommodating up to 850 guests, making the property the perfect address for curating group events or celebrating special occasions.
For more information on Waldorf Astoria, visit www.waldorfastoria.com and stories.hilton.com/waldorfastoria.
