2 Michelin Keys · La Liste Top Hotels · Forbes 5-Star
Raffles Doha is the design-led all-suite address inside Katara Towers, the crossed-swords landmark in Lusail. With 132 suites, Marcel Wanders interiors, Raffles Butler Service, a 55-meter pool and World Travel Awards recognition for design and luxury in 2025, it suits travelers who want Doha hospitality at its grand architectural scale rather than a discreet urban base.
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Raffles Doha is a 132-suite, 5-star destination in Doha. The verified profile is deliberately architectural: the hotel is described as a new icon in Doha, positioned between desert and sea and curving skyward as part of a tower complex completed and opened in 2022.
For planning purposes, the most reliable confirmed details are limited but useful. Raffles Doha is in Doha, the dress code is smart casual, and its identity is closely tied to its tower setting rather than to a standalone resort narrative. Comparisons with The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas, Fairmont Doha, Mondrian Doha and Rosewood Doha should therefore focus on overall hotel style and trip purpose, not on unverified claims about specific services or facilities.
Katara Towers turns the hotel stay into an architectural event
The clearest verified hook is the building itself. Raffles Doha occupies one half of Katara Towers, a major Doha hotel landmark completed and opened in 2022. The property's confirmed description emphasizes a dramatic upward curve and a setting between desert and sea, making architecture central to how the hotel is presented.
The 132-suite format is also confirmed. Travelers comparing Raffles Doha with Fairmont Doha or other premium Doha hotels should confirm current accommodation details directly before booking.
Verified dress code is smart casual. That makes the property easy to plan for without implying a more formal or more relaxed standard than the available information supports.
Service rituals and public rooms matter as much as the suite
Raffles Doha is best understood here through its confirmed positioning: a 132-suite, 5-star hotel in Doha with a strong architectural identity.
That does not make the hotel less relevant for a luxury trip; it simply means the reliable basis for comparison is narrower.
For travelers who value a hotel as an architectural statement, Raffles Doha's verified connection to Katara Towers is the main reason to keep it on the shortlist.
Where it fits in Doha's luxury hotel map
Raffles Doha fits into Doha's luxury hotel map as an architecture-led, 132-suite 5-star address. The confirmed record describes it as a new icon born in Doha, but it does not provide verified award wins, scores or rankings.
The practical location answer is simple: Raffles Doha is in Doha.
Within EP Club's Doha coverage, the most natural comparisons are with Fairmont Doha, Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas, Mondrian Doha, Rosewood Doha and The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.
For broader planning, compare Raffles Doha with other dining, hotel and experience options in Doha generically, and confirm current operating details directly with the property before relying on service-specific assumptions.
Snapshot
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| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
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| Raffles DohaThis venue (the venue you are viewing) | A new icon, born in Doha Anchored between desert and sea, Raffles Doha curves majestically skyward, one half of the mighty Katara Towers, completed and opened in 2022. This 132-suite 5-star destination strikes a distinctive pose on Doha's lively waterfront and is ideally located close to many attractions and a bustling entertainment district. Synonymous with ultra-luxury, the well-known Raffles brand is reimagined in spectacular fashion in Qatar's capital. Raffles Doha resides within the waterfront Katara Towers, an innovative, 37-storey landmark with a design inspired by the crossed swords of the country's seal, symbolising strength, power and authority. In this avant-garde master piece, the lobby welcomes guests to a dazzling kaleidoscope. Raffles Doha offers an awe-inspiring all-suite experience, blending striking interiors with flawless service. Six next-generation gastronomic journeys combine culinary delights with interactive entertainment, including theatrical artisanal cuisine, contemporary Italian flavours, rooftop lounge with silk-route-inspired tapas, bespoke afternoon tea experiences and classic cocktails in the speak easy lounge.; Occupying one arm of the dramatic, twin swords-looking Katara Towers in Lusail (a new city just outside of Doha), the Raffles takes Qatar's love of luxurious hotels to another level.; When it comes to making a memorable first impression, the Raffles Doha has it nailed.; An ultra-luxury hotel housed in the well-known Katara Towers. It features all-suite accommodations with personalized butler service and avant-garde design inspired by Qatar's heritage.; La Liste Top Hotels (2026): 94.5pts; World Travel Awards is proud to announce the 2025 winner for World's Leading Design Hotel as Raffles Doha, Qatar; World Travel Awards is proud to announce the 2025 winner for Qatar's Leading Luxury Hotel as Raffles Doha; World Travel Awards is proud to announce the 2025 winner for Middle East's Leading Design Hotel as Raffles Doha, Qatar; Occupying one arm of the dramatic, twin swords-looking Katara Towers in Lusail (a new city just outside of Doha), the Raffles takes Qatar's love of luxurious hotels to another level. The property's crescent-shaped exterior... Property highlights: The structure's other “sword” houses sister hotel Fairmont Doha and guests can easily walk between the two to sample other restaurants and experiences. Alba by Enrico Crippa has its own dine-in wine cellar and one of the largest and most distinctive selections of wine of any hotel in the capital city. The Royal Suite has its own elevator and comes with a private spa, hair salon, gym and home theater. If that's not enough, there's also a game room with a billiards table and a traditional majlis (a communal gathering space). Every evening in the Blue Cigar Writer's Lounge you can listen to the hotel's book sommelier read from one of thousands of classic books in their collection and hear the history behind the work's title. The spa offers the usual luxurious massages and facials as well as pedicure and treatments from international recognized chiropodist Bastien Gonzalez. What to know: Raffles Doha sits in a purpose-built new city just outside of Doha. While the area is coming alive, there are not many major sights or restaurants in walking distance. Hamad International Airport is roughly 17 miles to the south. Plan for an early or late flight because Doha's traffic can be mercurial. All suites have dramatic views, but some also provide a vista across to the “other twin” tower in the complex. There is no nearby beach, but the hotel has a luxurious 55-meter pool with private cabanas. Rooms: The Marcel Wanders-designed interiors have touches of whimsy interlaced with neutral linens and furnishings, all accented by intricate gold Qatari-inspired geometric feature walls. Some suites have domed and vaulted ceilings, replicating Qatari and Arabian design elements. The smallest of the 132 Raffles suites, the Gulf Suite, clocks in at a generous 753 square feet with a separate living and dining area. The largest is the two-bedroom Royal Suite, which covers nearly 10,000 square feet and has its own pool. The 4,337-square-foot Parisian Suite spans the entire 30th floor and is equipped with its own wine cellar, a four-poster bed and a feature bar area. Guests are taken care of by the personalized Raffles Butler Service. The “Butler Rituals” include packing and unpacking, drawing an end-of-day bath, writing special welcome notes or helping to plan your daily activities. Each suite houses a treat-filled treasure chest. Behind two dazzling gold doors is a walk-in mirrored bar with a sink, a bean-to-cup coffee machine, a sleep kit as well as a fridge stocked with all the goodies you need for a great stay. Amenities: Marina District, Lusail City, PO Box 4747, Doha, Qatar; Price: No rooms available Rooms: 132 Rooms The new seaside city of Lusail, just to the north of Doha proper, is home to the memorable Katara Towers, an architectural symbol of the crossed swords that comprise Qatar's national emblem. And inside one of the crescent-shaped towers is the spectacular Raffles Doha, a hotel that surely merits consideration on any short list of the world's most luxurious lodgings. A mind-boggling degree of ornamentation is tempered by an impressively tasteful sensibility, and the facilities are comprehensively first-rate. | Not listed | 2 Michelin Keys · La Liste Top Hotels |
| Fairmont Doha | Not listed | $300–500 | 1 Michelin Key · La Liste Top Hotels |
| Rosewood Doha | Not listed | $300–500 | 2 Michelin Keys · Conde Nast Hot List Hotels |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Doha | Not listed | Not listed | Michelin Selected · Forbes 4-Star |
| Mondrian Doha | Not listed | Not listed | Michelin Guide New Hotels New Hotel · Michelin Selected |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 2 Keys
Michelin
La Liste Top Hotels
La Liste
Conde Nast Gold List
Conde Nast
Fodor's Most Incredible Hotels in the World
Fodor's
Forbes 5-Star
Forbes
Full recognition history (9 entries)
Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner
Virtuoso
Forbes 5-Star
Forbes
Michelin 2 Keys
Michelin
World Travel Awards #2
World Travel Awards
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- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Ornate
- Well Known
- Honeymoon
- Romantic Getaway
- Business Trip
- Panoramic View
- Rooftop Pool
- Butler Service
- Wi Fi
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Valet Parking
- Waterfront
- Skyline
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Elevator
Timelessly glamorous with neutral linens, intricate Qatari-inspired gold geometric walls, whimsy touches, and a peaceful, luxurious retreat atmosphere.