Qatar to get debut Langham hotel in Doha in 2018
After first announcing this property in 2010, Langham Hospitality Group has re-entered the Qatar market by signing the Langham Place Hotel in Lusail, Doha.
Located in the newly planned city of Lusail, 23km north of Doha, the luxury hotel will comprise 238 rooms, 90 luxury serviced residences and 56 residences units within the development’s new marina waterfront.
Developed by Qatar firm RSG (Real Estate Services Group) and managed by Langham Hospitality Group, the hotel will be part of the first phase of the Lusail City development and is located in close proximity to Lusail Iconic Stadium – the scene of the opening and final matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The mixed-use project will span a gross built up area of 83,975m2 and will feature a 207m-high tower overlooking the Arabian Gulf, with four above-ground podium levels and 34 upper levels. There will be six branded duplex sky villas at the top of the podium, residential apartments up to 17th floor, and the Langham Place hotel occupying the highest floors.
Langham Hospitality Group CEO Robert Warman said: "This hotel in Doha will be a welcome addition to the brand which has already established a strong presence in major cities such as London, New York, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. With all the great infrastructure and world-class events happening in Qatar, we are very fortunate to enhance our presence in the Middle East during these exciting times."
RSG CEO Ali Taimour said, “We are delighted to partner with Langham Hospitality Group to bring something new and exciting to the Qatari hospitality market. The design of Langham Place in Lusail City will embrace a contemporary arts theme which is very much in keeping with the luxury hotel brand.”
The signing of this hotel points to the growing presence of the Langham Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East further to the recent announcements of The Langham, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai (slated to open in 2017) and Langham Place, Downtown Dubai (opening 2018).
Scheduled to open in 2018, the hotel will offer Langham's signature club lounge, and Chuan spa treatments based on ancient traditional Chinese medicine philosophies and practices.
Langham Place, Lusail will provide extensive food and beverage outlets including the signature bar and grill concept, The Place for all-day dining, Ming Court Chinese restaurant (with a Michelin-starred namesake in Hong Kong), a speciality restaurant, and a salon that will serve the brand’s afternoon tea service.
For corporate meetings and events, the property will also offer extensive facilities including a grand ballroom, three multi-purpose function rooms, a screening room, an events centre and a VIP bridal room.