Alwadi Hotel Doha
Doha: MGallery, a storied collection of hotels, made its debut in the capital city of Qatar with the launch of much-anticipated Alwadi Hotel Doha, yesterday.
The hotel was inaugurated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting event in the presence of the French Ambassador to Qatar, Franck Gellet; Board Member of Msheireb Properties, Saad Ebrahim Al Muhannadi; Acting CEO, Ali Al Kuwari; CEO of Accor, Middle East & Africa, Mark Willis; General Manager of Alwadi Hotel Doha, Dominic Arel.
The brand new hotel is located within Msheireb Downtown Doha, a vibrant new retail, commercial and residential development that is one the smartest and most sustainable city district in the world. Located just 15 minutes from Hamad International Airport, and 10 minutes from West Bay, the hotel meets the needs of business and leisure travellers alike.
Ali Al Kuwari, said: “We are honoured to see Msheireb Downtown Doha become home for the first-ever MGallery hotel in Qatar. This partnership and collaboration reflect the trust of prestigious, international hospitality brands in our development’s world-class infrastructure and services. I wish them all the best and I am certain that their hospitality expertise will be a positive turning point for the industry in Qatar.”
Mark Willis, commented: “We are excited to debut the MGallery brand in Qatar. Each boutique hotel in the MGallery collection tells a unique story and perfectly blends modern design with local history and heritage. The opening of the Alwadi Hotel is the result of a growing demand from travellers for hospitality concepts which offer unrivalled experiences, catering to both business and leisure needs.”
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani; French Ambassador to Qatar, Franck Gellet; Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani, and Dominic Arel, General Manager of Alwadi Hotel Doha, cutting a ribbon with other guests to mark the opening of Alwadi Hotel Doha at Msheireb Downtown yesterday. Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula
On the launch, Dominic Arel, General Manager of Alwadi Hotel Doha, said: “We are pleased to present a fine blend of luxury wrapped in the vintage opulence for the people of Qatar. While designing the hotel, each and every nuance has been kept in mind to offer our esteemed guests the utmost comfort and convenience. With state-of-the-art amenities and services, Alwadi Hotel is set to leave a lasting impression on the hospitality landscape of Qatar and emerge as the most preferred getaway for the Qatari citizens in the near future.”
The hotel comprises of 213 rooms and suites, each with thoughtful amenities, inspiring patterns and a vibrant colour scheme to bring a touch of heritage to its contemporary design. Both Souq Suites and the Royal Suite offer balconies with views overlooking Souq Waqif, while the Superior, Deluxe and Executive rooms offer spectacular views of the West Bay skyline, which comes alive at night.
All rooms feature the hotel’s unique cocoon MyBed concept, as well as special products and amenities for female travellers chosen as part of the brands “Inspired By Her” concept.
The hotel has three world-class restaurants, two bars and a lobby tea lounge and terrace to offer a memorable experience to guests. Inviting scents of classic local dishes, from the best Arabian seafood to the taste of fine international flavours, envelop discerning diners amid the soft sounds of traditional music creating a delightful atmosphere. Alwadi Hotel Doha features M|Spa, which encompasses 5 treatment rooms, a steam room and sauna as well as a relaxation area for rejuvenation and comfort.
Alongside, M|Fit, the hotel’s fitness centre, is furnished with the latest Technogym equipment and infused with natural light. The hotel’s spectacular ballroom, offering natural daylight, accommodates up to 415 guests and features elegant touches inspired by traditional local crafts. Five state-of-the-art fully-equipped meeting rooms provide smaller meeting spaces suitable for small work groups and closed door meetings.
To celebrate the opening, Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery is introducing a special offer for its guests to experience the signature ‘Memorable Moment’, where guests can embark on an once-in-a-lifetime treasure hunt around the historical Souq Waqif with surprises along the way, followed by a unique cooking class of a local dish with the hotel’s chef.
