St Regis Doha marks ‘five years of excellence’ with promotions

The St Regis Doha is celebrating its fifth anniversary in Doha as well as some key milestones, having won 13 industry awards in 2016.The accolades “demonstrate once again the hotel’s position as a leader in the five-star luxury hotel segment not only in Qatar but throughout the region as well”, according to a press statement.The special occasion is being marked with offers and promotions throughout the months of March and April for guests to be part of the festival of celebrations, including dining experiences, spa treatments and special room packages.“Celebrating five years of excellence in Doha, The St Regis Doha will launch several celebrations throughout the month of March in its amazing array of outlets for residents and visitors to enjoy, including an ‘Anniversary Bash’ at the Rooftop with the amazing beats of DJ Camilo Franco, who is sought out by clubs from all around the globe — from Asia to America, in-house special events for guests at The Club and Sarab Lounge as well as special pop-up events and birthday surprises for visitors,” the statement explained.The staff will also get an opportunity to express their enjoyment of working in such a unique five-star property, with a staff party to be organised by the hotel specially for this occasion.The St Regis has also invited all guests who have stayed in the hotel to share their snaps on Instagram and Snapchat along with an anniversary wish for the hotel.The hotel will reward the most inspiring birthday wish Instagram post with a complimentary stay for one night for two people at The St Regis Doha in the Presidential Suite and a dinner for two at Astor Grill.Moreover, The St Regis Doha has special promotions and packages on offer for its fifth anniversary on weddings held in the Grand Ballroom and Al Gassar Ballroom with discounted prices, a dedicated area for singers during weddings in Al Gassar Ballroom, spa treatment for two persons, audio-visual equipment at a reduced price and two nights’ stay for the couple in their suite.Since its opening in 2012, The St Regis Doha has partnered with world-class brands that share the same passion for quality and excellence in service, enhancing the hotel’s optimum customer experience and raising the bar for hospitality and culinary offerings in Qatar.In its first year, The St Regis Doha opened an exclusive selection of restaurants and lounges, including Astor Grill, offering modern New York cuisine, two restaurants by international celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, one for fine dining and a more casual alternative called Opal by Ramsay, Al Sultan Brahim known for its fresh seafood and Lebanese cuisine, and the world-renowned, authentic Cantonese restaurant, Hakkasan.The hotel is also home to the first Remede Spa in the Middle East with its 22 private treatment rooms, complete with the best-quality products along with the Recreation Centre that features state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified personal trainers.The St Regis Doha also boasts of a full-size Olympic outdoor pool and the largest private beach area for its members and in-house guests as well.As part of its commitment to diversifying Doha’s music and culture scene, The St Regis Doha introduced new venues last year with The Club, offering world-class live music, lively performances and delicious soul food for music lovers and guests to enjoy.The St Regis Doha also launched The Raw Bar, set in an intimate dining setting, with only 12 seats available featuring a menu of sushi, sashimi and seafood with a greater emphasis on fresh, raw food.Omar Alfardan, president and CEO of Alfardan Group, said: “As the second hotel venture by Alfardan Group, The St Regis Doha has successfully set a new benchmark in luxury and elegance by providing premier amenities, world-class service and authentic culinary offerings.”On its fifth anniversary celebration, we congratulate the hotel’s team for its continuous thrust towards excellence and creating new milestones as it aims to attain further growth and success.“We strongly support the vision of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, as we continue to expand in Qatar’s hospitality sector and develop iconic, unique and upscale hospitality projects.”Tareq Derbas, area general manager of Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East and general manager of The St Regis Doha, said: “The St Regis Doha has raised the bar in the region’s luxury hospitality offering, which is evident from the series of industry accolades it has received in its five years of operation. Looking ahead, we are focused on taking The St Regis Doha to new heights of excellence, offering regional and international guests an unprecedented experience in luxury and service.“I am extremely proud of the diligent and dedicated St Regis Doha staff, they are our true assets. We have had an extremely successful year and are pleased to be rising to the top of Doha’s rapidly-growing luxury hotel segment.” Last year, the hotel was honoured with two globally recognised industry awards at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2016 and the World Travel Awards 2016.The news came on the back of The St Regis Doha winning the GCC Hotel of the Year Award at the 2016 Food and Travel GCC Awards in Bahrain, with the luxury hotel boasting of 13 award wins in 2016.Further, The St Regis Doha was voted among the top 100 at the 2016 Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Travel Awards as the only Qatar-based hotel to feature on the list and one of only three properties in the region to make the cut.The St Regis Doha offers a range of leisure facilities as well as 4,000sqm of meeting and conference space.The ballroom, the largest with natural light, is a popular choice for weddings.With over 600 weddings held on property to date, and with a projection of 300 more in 2017, the tradition of a St Regis wedding has become part of the fabric of Doha society.Further, the hotel offers 336 guest rooms, including 70 suites, as well as extensive views of the Arabian Gulf and an exclusive private beach with discreet ocean-front cabanas.With the St Regis Doha Butler Service, a guest’s every wish can be granted even prior to arrival.The St Regis Doha has taken the ritual of afternoon tea to heart with dignified gatherings with the company of intimate friends and family.The afternoon tea at The St Regis Doha is celebrated every day at the Sarab Lounge.