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Park Hyatt Doha Hotel opens at Msheireb Downtown Doha

Park Hyatt Doha Hotel opens at Msheireb Downtown Doha

December 02, 2019 | 01:51 AM
HE Akbar al-Baker and HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari leads the grand opening of Park Hyatt Doha Hotel at Msheireb Downtown Doha yesterday. PICTURES: Shemeer Rasheed
Msheireb Properties, in collaboration with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, inaugurated the first-ever Park Hyatt Doha Hotel at Msheireb Downtown Doha yesterday, further boosting Qatar’s hospitality sector.The grand opening of the five-star hotel, owned and developed by Msheireb Properties, was attended by Qatar National Tourism Council Secretary-General, Qatar Airways Group chief executive and Msheireb Properties Board Member HE Akbar al-Baker, and HE the Minister of State Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari, as well as other dignitaries and guests.“We are very pleased to see the hospitality offering at Msheireb Downtown Doha growing with the opening of their third hotel. In addition to boosting our award-winning hospitality portfolio, the presence of luxurious accommodation options side by side with our heritage treasures in the heart of the city create richer experiences for our visitors,” HE al-Baker said.Park Hyatt Doha offers personalised luxury and services for discerning global travellers in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha. With bespoke guest experiences, the hotel is the destination for people who savour subtle elegance, bringing to Qatar the understated luxuries this hospitality brand is famous for around the world. The new hotel features 187 distinctive guest rooms and suites, three restaurants, and a luxurious spa spread over two floors, with a separate floor dedicated to men and women. In addition to the more than 2,000sq m of meeting and event space, the hotel offers 1,750sq m of recreation and leisure facilities, including a pool, spa, and fitness centre.“Park Hyatt Doha is the outcome of strategic collaborations that reflect the confidence that global brands, such as the Hyatt Group, have in our project,” Msheireb Properties acting CEO Ali al-Kuwari said. “It also embodies the spirit of Msheireb Downtown Doha, focusing on tradition and heritage to build for the future and centring around the community.”The hotel includes 28 Park Suites, three Park Executive Suites, a Diplomat Suite and a Presidential Suite. All rooms enjoy floor-to- ceiling windows, luxury window seats, and designer marble bathroom with deep soaking tub, rain shower, and double vanity sink. In the Presidential and Diplomat Suites, guests can retreat to a private terrace with magnificent views overlooking the city or Corniche and stunning West Bay skyline. “The introduction of Park Hyatt Doha in Qatar strengthens our vision of being the preferred brand for global travellers and enhances the footprint of Hyatt’s luxury portfolio in the Middle East,” said Hyatt’s vice president of operations for the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Asia Kurt Straub. Park Hyatt Doha general manager Stefan Gaessler said: “We have worked with Msheireb Properties to create something in the heart of Doha that integrates with the genuine local culture and connects us to the community.”Located on Sikket Al Wadi street, in Msheireb Downtown Doha, Park Hyatt Doha has been built to US Gold LEED-certified standards, with a vision to embark on environmentally sustainable initiatives, and collaborations with local suppliers. The hotel is located 16km from Hamad International Airport, and moments away from a Light Rail stop that runs through the precinct, as well as one of Doha Metro’s largest stations, Msheireb Station.
December 02, 2019 | 01:51 AM