Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay

Combining old-school luxury with Middle Eastern glamour, Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay gives you the best of both worlds.A giant Tiffany & Co. clock and blue mohair sofa in the lobby set the Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay’s influences and luxurious intentions early. With its art deco-influenced interior and exterior design cues, the 44-story Doha city hotel is a homage to its Fifth Avenue New York City sister property, the original Waldorf Astoria.While it feels very “New York,” the 2024-opened hotel also has some modern touches and Doha flair, like the aforementioned clock, which was inspired by Qatar’s iconic falcons. The 283 rooms and 50 apartments are simultaneously imbued with 1930s stylings (bespoke curved furniture and polished black finishes) and the latest technology.The seven restaurants, lounges and bars bring the well-known and the very new to Doha. These include a yet-to-open outpost of Italian-Argentine maestro Mauro Colagreco’s empire and the smart but relaxed Cortland Bar.For those wanting to take the edge off a long day, a four-floor spa and fitness facilities, with an indoor pool and a Bikram yoga studio, could be better described as a private wellness sanctuary.