INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA
There are two InterContinental hotels in
Doha, one a giant tower close to the W, the
other this beach-front offering further north.
Much of Doha hugs the coastline, but few
properties can claim to have better beach
access; here, little palm-thatched cabanas
lead out from a Caribbean-ish bar. If you
don’t fancy getting the salt of the sea on your
skin, nearby there’s also the largest freeform
pool in Doha. Eight different restaurants offer
everything from Greek to Belgian cuisine.
The rooms are neat and perhaps a bit bland
but there’s little need to spend much time
there when the hotel has so many reasons to
have you outside.
ROOMS: Doubles from £127, room only.
intercontinental.com
For beach bums
GRAND HYATT DOHA
It’s perhaps a sign of how unlike the rest of
the world Qatar is — the Grand Hyatt is but
a mid-range hotel in Doha. Located a cab-
ride from most major sites (it won’t disturb
guests, but much of the surrounding area
is currently under construction), it offers
plenty of reasons not to explore the wider
city. In Isaan, its brilliant Thai restaurant,
it has one of Doha’s outstanding eateries.
Other perfectly scrumptious options are
dotted around its grounds, too. At weekends,
brunches spill over into club nights — if
you’ve got a sore head the next morning,
there’s a private beach and great spa, too.
ROOMS: Doubles from £164, room only.
doha.grand.hyatt.com
Best all-in-one
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