The St. Regis Doha to open on March 31

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is opening its first St. Regis hotel in Qatar on March 31.

The St. Regis Doha, part of the new luxury waterfront Al Gassar Resort development, will feature 10 F&B concepts including Gordon Ramsay and Hakkasan restaurants, the region’s first Remède Spa and the first Jazz at Lincoln Center jazz club outside of the United States.

Owned by Alfardan Group Holdings, the hotel will also offer St. Regis’s butler service, which has been specifically tailored to cater to visitors from within the Middle East, the company said.

“We are delighted to partner with Alfardan Group as we introduce the St. Regis brand to Qatar with the opening of The St. Regis Doha,” commented Roeland Vos, president, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “St. Regis Hotels & Resorts exemplify luxury, elegance and impeccable service. With the opening of this magnificent hotel, Starwood continues to lengthen its lead in luxury hospitality, offering guests exceptional levels of service in a wide range of destinations around the world.”

To celebrate its launch, The St. Regis Doha has introduced an opening offer valid until June 30, 2012. The rate starts at 1,900 QR per night for a superior room and offers complimentary benefits including a Jazz at Lincoln Center welcome gift, in-room Wi-Fi internet access, a 30-minute spa massage and a St. Regis afternoon tea ritual in Sarab Lounge.

“As the centrepiece of Al Gassar Resort, the St Regis Doha perfectly complements the development’s unmatched luxury, sophistication and elegance as one of the world’s leading luxury hotels that provides the highest levels of exclusivity and hospitality”, said Omar Al Fardan, president of Resorts Development Company and Alfardan Group. “This exceptional beach front hotel translates the luxury offerings of what Alfardan Group is known for; from its impeccable standards, innovation and customized service. We are proud to have St Regis Doha added to our portfolio as a unique masterpiece at Al Gassar Resort as we foresee this development to be the desired destination for any traveller to Qatar and the region.”

The St. Regis Doha will feature 336 rooms, including 70 suites and two 600-square-metre presidential suites.