The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort

At first glance, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort looks almost otherworldly. The Mughal-inspired domes (known as chhatris) and white visage are juxtaposed against the backdrop of Doha’s glittering modern skyline.Located inside Katara Cultural Village, home to theaters, galleries and eateries, the hotel sits between Doha’s bustling West Bay and the emerging second city of Lusail.The property’s impressive and serene lobby is a homage to both the Mughal and Ottoman empires — with art-lined walls stretching to the soaring 32-feet-high ceilings meant to replicate a historic palace courtyard. This frames floor-to-ceiling windows with views across the Arabian Sea.With just 59 rooms and suites and 32 standalone villas — this includes a two-level, five-bedroom, 4,843-square-foot Royal Villa — the Chedi Katara a true luxury boutique hotel. But the dining, spa and recreational facilities would rival any full-scale counterpart. A private beach, two pools, an Eastern-inspired spa and five in-house international cuisine restaurants and lounges round out the full experience.