About this hotel
General information
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is an intimate city hotel at the heart of Msheireb Downtown, where the old streets of Doha have been rebuilt as the capital’s cultural and social centre. It has 117 rooms, 41 suites and 91 serviced apartments with their own kitchens, while residences and villas beside Barahat Msheireb square cater for longer and family stays.
Interiors pair contemporary design with Qatari heritage: carved woodwork, hand-laid mosaics, arabesque tiles, ‘danshal’ beams, latticework and motifs drawn from desert dunes. The hotel runs nine restaurants, cafés and bars, a 3,000 m² spa and a rooftop pool deck with city views. For receptions and weddings there is a ballroom for up to 400 guests, a dedicated bridal room and seven further function rooms.
Location
The hotel stands on Barahat Msheireb Street in central Doha: the Msheireb Museums are a 5-minute walk, Souq Waqif and Al Koot Fort about 10 minutes, and the Corniche 15–20 minutes on foot. The Museum of Islamic Art is a 5–7-minute drive, the National Museum of Qatar 10 minutes, Katara Cultural Village 15–20 minutes and The Pearl 20–25 minutes. Hamad International Airport is roughly 20–25 minutes by car; the concierge arranges private transfers on request, and valet parking runs around the clock.
Spa
The Spa covers 3,000 m² and draws on the ancient Eastern idea of balancing the five elements, offering Mandarin Oriental signature therapies, massages, facials, body treatments, couples’ rituals and advanced skincare. There are six treatment rooms, a couples’ suite and two VIP suites, and before treatments guests use the steam room, sauna, indoor pool and experience shower, with separate facilities for men and women. The private Mandarin, Oriental and Jasmine suites each add their own sauna, steam room or rasul and a relaxation area, and the Mandarin Suite has a private lift; the spa shop stocks handmade local and regional products. Minimum age 18.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre is open 24 hours, with Technogym equipment, a functional training zone with a Funxtion digital trainer, a women-only gym, a private reformer Pilates studio for one or two, and yoga and TRX sessions; coaches are on hand daily, and personal or group sessions in kickboxing, Muay Thai and boot camp can be booked. Group aqua fitness in the rooftop pool is complimentary for hotel guests, and private swimming lessons are available on request. For runners, MIA Park, Al Bidda Park and the Corniche are close by, and the hotel provides a jogging map.
For children
Families can choose connecting rooms, multi-bedroom suites and apartments with kitchens, with rollaway beds and baby amenities provided. On request the team sets up in-room movie nights, a tipi tent with colouring books and Sandy the toy camel, or themed celebrations; Liang, Mosaic and IZU have children’s menus, and an all-day children’s menu is served in-room. The shallow rooftop leisure pool suits younger swimmers, and the concierge can arrange cupcake decorating, junior fitness sessions and trips to Quest indoor theme park and Meryal Waterpark.
Restaurants & bars
Nine restaurants, bars and cafés range from Cantonese cooking to Valrhona chocolate.
- IZU — French-Mediterranean cuisine, with a terrace on Barahat Msheireb square and a more intimate room upstairs
- Mosaic — nine open kitchens cooking dishes from along the Silk Route, from sushi and sashimi to Arabic mezze and grills, wok, tandoor and yakitori; terrace and balcony overlooking the square, the Corniche and West Bay
- Liang — Cantonese and regional Chinese cuisine, including dim sum
- Ambar — a cocktail bar inspired by the desert and the amber light of sunset, centred on a bar shaped like a glacial sculpture
- The Mandarin Cake Shop — celebration cakes, handmade chocolates and pâtisserie
- Qaqaw — a seasonal Art Deco-style chocolate café serving Valrhona desserts and drinks
- Gelato — homemade gelato and frozen desserts
- Baraha Lounge — teas, coffees, pastries and light dishes through the day, plus afternoon tea, overlooking the square
- Aqua — a rooftop terrace beside Mosaic for light dishes and cocktails, open in the cooler months
- In-Room Dining — available 24 hours
Swimming
The rooftop sun deck has a 25-metre temperature-controlled lap pool and a 1.2-metre-deep leisure pool, with private cabanas and sun loungers facing the skyline. Lifeguards are on duty daily, sunscreen is complimentary and a poolside menu of drinks and snacks is served. The spa adds two indoor pools, one for men and one for women. This is a city hotel with no beach.
Rooms
The 117 rooms, 41 suites and 91 apartments blend contemporary design with Qatari details — wood, mosaic and arabesques — ranging from the 45 m² Superior Room to a five-bedroom villa with its own pool. Some apartments and the villas sit in neighbouring buildings facing Barahat Msheireb square.
Rooms, suites and apartments come with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a Bluetooth speaker, a coffee machine, a pillow menu, HD TVs with on-demand entertainment and a yoga mat.
Superior Room
City or courtyard views, floor-to-ceiling windows and Qatari touches such as carved wood, mosaics and arabesque tiles. A round leather-topped table doubles as desk and dining spot, and the bathroom has a bath and rain shower.
Deluxe Room
Rooms in several layouts with city or courtyard views, a round table, a sofa bed and a bathroom with bath and rain shower. Connecting rooms are available.
Premier Room
City views, a balcony with seating and a dressing area with a vanity table. The bathroom has double basins, an oversized round bath and a walk-in rain shower.
Studio Suite
A bright open-plan suite with city views, ‘danshal’ beams, arabesque latticework, a sofa set and a round table. The Italian marble bathroom with mosaics has a round bath and a separate rain shower.
Junior Suite
A suite with a living room, a balcony and city views, its decoration inspired by flowing sand dunes. The marble bathroom has mosaics, an oversized round bath and a walk-in rain shower.
One Bedroom Apartment
City views, a living room with dining area, a fully equipped Gaggenau kitchen and a balcony. The bedroom has a king-size bed, a walk-in wardrobe and a large bathroom, and there is a guest powder room.
Deluxe Suite
Set above the hotel entrance with views over Msheireb Downtown, with a separate living room and bedroom, a walk-in wardrobe and a powder room. The bathroom is finished in Italian marble and mosaic.
Panoramic Suite
On one of the top floors, with panoramic views of the city, the Corniche, the square or West Bay. It has a living room, a walk-in wardrobe and a powder room.
Deluxe Family Room King
Two connecting Deluxe rooms for families, with city or courtyard views, a sofa bed, bathrobes and kimonos.
Premier Family Room King
Connecting Premier rooms with a balcony and city or courtyard views. Bathrooms have double basins, an oversized bath and a rain shower.
Two Bedroom Apartment
A living and dining space, a fitted kitchen, a balcony and two bedrooms, the second with a king or twin beds. Each bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with double basins, bath and rain shower.
Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Above the hotel entrance with city views, a living area and two separate bedrooms, suited to families or informal meetings. There is a walk-in wardrobe and a powder room.
Baraha Presidential Suite
The best views of Barahat Msheireb square, with living and dining areas, a master bedroom, a kitchen, a study and a soundproofed media room. Butler service is included.
Two Bedroom Apartment - Study Room
An apartment with a study, floor-to-ceiling windows over the city, a kitchen and a balcony. Both bedrooms have king-size beds and walk-in wardrobes, with bathrooms featuring a bath and separate rain shower.
Three Bedroom Apartment
A family apartment with three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a balcony and a guest powder room. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the city.
Two Bedroom Baraha Presidential Suite
Two bedrooms with the best views of the square, plus living and dining rooms, a kitchen, a study and a soundproofed media room, finished in Italian marble, mosaic and latticework. Butler service is included.
Three Bedroom Apartment - Barahat Msheireb View
In a residence next to the hotel facing Barahat Msheireb square, with a living room behind floor-to-ceiling windows, a dining area, a kitchen and a laundry room. Two king bedrooms and one queen bedroom each have their own bathroom.
Four Bedroom Duplex Apartment
A two-level apartment with city views: a living room and separate entertainment room below, four bedrooms on the upper floor, each with a walk-in wardrobe.
Four Bedroom Apartment
In a residence next to the hotel overlooking the square and the street, with a living room, a majlis-style family room, a dining room, a kitchen with laundry and a balcony. Four en-suite bedrooms, one with two single beds.
Royal Suite
Two bedrooms, a large living room, a dining area, a study, a kitchen and an open-air courtyard with a plunge pool, looking over the city, the Corniche, the square and West Bay. Butler service is included.
Four Bedroom Villa - Duplex
A two-storey villa overlooking an open-air garden courtyard: a sitting room with majlis, dining for 10 and access to a terrace, with four en-suite bedrooms and a study on the upper level.
Four Bedroom Apartment - Penthouse
A penthouse in a residence next to the hotel with city or square views, a living room, a family room, a private dining room and a kitchen with laundry. Four en-suite bedrooms with king and queen beds.
Five Bedroom Villa - With Private Pool
Set around an open-air garden courtyard, with a living room, a private dining room, a study, a balcony and five en-suite bedrooms. A private pool lies within the villa.
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