Marriott International brings three new hotels to Doha

Press release

Published March 14th, 2011 - 11:22 GMT

Renaissance Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Center to open in the second quarter of 2011

Marriott International, today announced that the Renaissance Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott & Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Center, part of the Doha City Center Mall development, will witness a simultaneous opening in the second quarter of 2011.

Ideally located in West Bay across Qatar Financial Centre in two modern 48-storey towers, on the doorstep of the new business district of Doha and 15 minutes from the Doha International Airport, the hotel complex reinforces Doha’s futuristic vision and growing potential of tourism in Qatar.

The three hotels offer the best in entertainment options, including a world-class vitality health zone, a signature spa concept, as well as nine food and beverage outlets in the West End entertainment zone – all coming with individual designs & accentuating concepts, and serving the best in culinary delights.

Oliver Kahf, newly appointed General Manager of the Renaissance Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott & Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Center, said: “We are excited to introduce a unique collection of Marriott International brands in Qatar, emphasizing the growing importance of Doha as an emerging destination. The Renaissance, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Center hotels are set to offer in excess of 500 rooms and unique food and beverage options that are sure to inspire travelers’ and diners’ sense of discovery. Our unique Vitality Zone will help guests stay in shape while the Spa offers the traditional Middle Eastern relaxation and beauty treatments.”

The Renaissance Doha City Center, comprising 257 rooms and suites, stands out with its colourful fabrics, unique patterns, innovative designs and local artistic touch. The Courtyard by Marriott Doha City Center boasts of 204 guest rooms and is designed to ensure that refreshing business and functional comfort is taken care of. The Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Center, offering 123 serviced apartments, provides the perfect combination of apartment-style living and premier hotel service for extended stay travelers.

The hotels’ podium area (from ground floor to level 7) is the heart of the three hotels with meeting space, restaurants, bars, gymnasium and spa.

Background Information

Marriott International

Marriott International, is a leading lodging company, operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; licenses and manages whole-ownership residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW Marriott Residences and Marriott Residences; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers.