About this hotel
General information
Raffles Doha occupies one of the Katara Towers on the Lusail waterfront, a pair of curving towers rising over the water whose silhouette is inspired by Qatar’s traditional crossed swords. It is an all-suite hotel: 132 one- and two-bedroom suites look out over the city or the Gulf, and the interiors are layered with Arabesque motifs, carved ceilings, marble and art, not least the striking kaleidoscope in the public spaces.
Service is the point. Every guest has a personal Raffles Butler, who gathers preferences before arrival and then handles unpacking, pressing, restaurant bookings and cars. Access is limited to resident guests and diners with a reservation, and a smart-casual dress code applies in the lobby and public areas. For grand occasions there is Katara Hall, the city’s largest ballroom, with 22-metre arched ceilings, terraces over the marina and room for up to 2,500 guests.
Location
The hotel stands on Marina East Street in Lusail’s Marina District, with the seaside promenade right outside. Place Vendôme Mall and Doha Golf Club are close by, and Katara Cultural Village, The Pearl and West Bay are a short drive away. Hamad International Airport is about 25 minutes by car, and the butler arranges transport around the city.
Spa
Raffles Spa & Wellness works with Dr. Burgener Switzerland skincare, Subtle Energies ayurvedic oils and the Moroccan marocMaroc range, pairing time-honoured rituals with modern skin science. There are five private Spa Suites for one to three guests, each with its own lounge, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, outdoor pool and treatment area, plus three treatment suites, three beauty salon rooms, separate men’s and women’s areas with steam room, sauna and warm and cold plunge pools, and a spa boutique. The spa is open daily.
Sports & leisure
Resident guests have a 24-hour gym, and there is also a dedicated women’s fitness studio; personal trainers build programmes around individual goals. The hotel arranges cultural journeys across Qatar, from Doha’s heritage and modern landmarks to its preserved desert landscapes, and the butlers keep their own guide to the city. Days can also be spent by the pool on the Aqua deck overlooking the Gulf.
For children
The Kids’ Club welcomes children from birth to 12, daily from 10:00 to 19:00; under-fives need to be accompanied by a nanny. Set in soft pastel and wood tones, it has a carousel, a climbing wall, a yoga studio and gaming stations, with a themed daily programme of painting, crafts, dance, yoga and stretching. Young guests also find a play tent set up in their bedroom.
Restaurants & bars
The restaurants and lounges spread across the tower, from a poolside deck to a two-storey rooftop penthouse.
- Alba — northern Italian cooking built around white truffles, dinner Tuesday to Saturday, with private rooms and a chef’s table inside the kitchen
- L’Artisan — refined breakfasts from seasonal produce; its dishes also come to the suites
- Malaki Lounge — the lobby lounge for coffee, tea, Middle Eastern comfort food and a royal afternoon tea, in the salon, atrium and garden terrace
- Aqua — Mediterranean food with Turkish touches on the pool deck by the Gulf, from noon into the evening, with shisha
- Acoustic Music Penthouse — a two-storey rooftop penthouse with Lusail skyline views, live soul and jazz, cocktails and light bites
- Blue Cigar: The Writer’s Lounge — an intimate lounge lined with rare books, for cigars, drinks and small plates
- Raffles In-Suite Dining — restaurant dishes served in the suite or on the balcony
Swimming
The outdoor pool on the Aqua deck looks across the Gulf and the skyline; resident guests can swim here from morning to early evening, with the restaurant of the same name alongside. Each of the Spa Suites also has its own outdoor pool.
Rooms
The hotel has 132 one- and two-bedroom suites with city or Gulf views, plus four themed Royal Suites of 376–928 m². Every suite comes with Raffles Butler service.
Every suite has a separate living and dining area, a walk-in wardrobe, a freestanding soaking tub and experience shower, bath amenities, high-speed Wi-Fi, a tablet controlling lighting, climate and the multisensory system, a private bar stocked to the guest’s preferences, a Nespresso machine, turndown and in-suite dining.
Crescent Suite
A king-bed bedroom and separate living-dining area beneath carved ceilings, a furnished balcony with partial sea views and a spa-style bathroom. Sleeps three.
Gulf Suite
A sea-view suite whose bedroom and living-dining area are dressed in rich textiles, carved wall panels and fine carpets; the bathroom has a deep soaking tub. Sleeps three.
Urban Suite
A generous bedroom with a double bed and a separate living-dining room under high moulded ceilings, looking over the city and the Doha skyline; walk-in wardrobe, soaking tub and experience shower. Sleeps three.
Urban Signature Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a living-dining room opening onto a furnished terrace with panoramic city views, a marble-and-crystal bathroom with private steam room, and a powder room. Sleeps three.
Gulf Signature Suite
A sea-view suite blending traditional Arabic touches with a salon featuring a library and art wall, a bathroom with steam room and a balcony over the Gulf. Sleeps three; a twin-bedded version (118 m²) can also be booked.
Crescent Signature Suite
A high-ceilinged one-bedroom suite with a living-dining area, a marble bathroom with steam room and a furnished balcony with partial sea views. Sleeps three.
Raffles Suite
A tribute to the falcon, Qatar’s national bird, with falcon-inspired interiors and a falcon gallery, a sauna, a cigar room and a private cinema.
The Parisian Suite
Two bedrooms and expansive living and dining rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, styled after Saint-Germain living; a central bar, marble wine cellar, private cinema, beauty salon and gym. Sleeps six.
The Designer Suite
Two bedrooms, a study and a show kitchen set among curated artworks and statement design, with panoramic sea views; a gallery-style sauna, private bar and outdoor lounge.
The Royal Suite
A two-storey residence linked by an internal lift, with a private majlis, wine cellar and dining rooms, a games room and cinema, a gym, a spa with hammam, a hair salon and a private pool.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.