Centara Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Qatar with the launch of a spectacular new seaview hotel in Doha, the country’s rapidly expanding capital city.

Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha is in the West Bay district which is home to many of downtown Doha’s most dramatic skyscrapers.

Overlooking the glittering Arabian Gulf, the hotel is adjacent to the lively Doha Corniche and 25 minutes from Hamad International Airport.

Guests at Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha can choose from a range of 265 stylish and spacious rooms including studios, suites, one- to three-bedroom apartments and spectacular penthouses.

Residences range in size from a roomy 45 square metres to an opulent 365 square metres and feature comfortable bedrooms, living and dining areas, well-equipped kitchens, washing machines and tumble dryers.

Perched on the 42nd and top floor of the hotel, the ultra-luxurious Orchid Sea View Penthouse is a luxurious retreat for up to nine adults and two children.

Complete with marble floors and high ceilings, this expansive apartment features four bedrooms, several bathrooms including one with a Jacuzzi, and a majestic living and dining area with breath-taking vistas.

“Doha is one of the most exciting emerging destinations in the world today, and we are delighted to enter this important market with such an impressive new hotel. Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha delivers a full range of upscale facilities for all types of guest, from leisure visitors on short stays in Qatar to large family groups and long-stay business travellers.

“We look forward to welcoming guests as the city prepares to host a series of major global events,” commented Thirayuth Chirathivat, chief executive, Centara Hotels & Resorts.

A key cultural and economic hub for the entire Middle East region, Doha is home to a wealth of cultural attractions including the historic Souq Waqif market, Museum of Islamic Art and State Grand Mosque, plus major shopping malls and soft sandy beaches.