T/O: W Hotel Doha (292 Rooms, May 1 2008)

[Halawala]

New luxury hotel for Doha

W HOTELS, a leading luxury hotel brand, yesterday announced plans to open the W Doha Hotel & Residences in Qatar by the end of 2007.

The W Doha, in the West Bay area, will be the brand’s second hotel in the Middle East following the W Dubai Festival City, a release issued in New York said.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc , W’s parent company, has entered into an agreement with J&A Jaidah, principals of J&A Jaidah Holdings, to execute the project. Starwood will manage the hotel on behalf of J&A Jaidah.

W Doha will feature 292 guest rooms, including 31 suites and 154 W Residences, multiple signature restaurants, a poolside outdoor shisha lounge, event space and luxury retail space.

"As the Middle East booms as a business and leisure destination, W is proud to offer a new kind of experience for visitors and the local community in this region," said Ross Klein, President of W Hotels Worldwide.

"The new hotel will offer the ‘Living Room’ experience the brand is known for, creating a place where guests and the local community can socialise, poolside lounge areas and spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf.

"Guests and residents will be treated to the W brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever(R) service, the hotel’s 24-hour concierge that can provide whatever guests want (from a pair of running shoes to private jet service), whenever they want it.

"W Doha will offer a level of design, energy and style that does not yet exist in Qatar while giving our guests access to some of the most authentic and treasured elements of the city, including shopping in traditional souqs and desert safaris."

United Designers of London, best known for designing projects around the world including U2’s The Clarence Hotel in Dublin and the Metropolitan Hotel in London, have been chosen as the designers for the W Doha project.

"Coming on the heels of the W Dubai Festival City announcement, W Doha is another major step for the W brand in an exciting and dynamic region and another step for Starwood that further solidifies its position as the leading global hotel operator in the Middle East," said Roeland Vos, president, Starwood Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Starwood was one of the first global hotel companies to operate in the Middle East through the Sheraton(R) brand and since its recent Le Meridien(R) brand acquisition, is the largest global operator in the region.

As part of a larger global expansion, the W has announced plans to open hotels in Dubai, the Maldives, Barcelona, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Santiago, and Vieques.

W Hotels is a global lifestyle brand with 20 properties in cities around the world. "Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design, comfort and cultural influences from fashion to music to art and everything in between," the release said.


I dont have any pics, but i assume the building is the Jaidah Tower since they are going to operate the hotel

[lebaneseangel]

sounds like a nice project :)

[wakrah-wi-bas]

Images of the hotel
http://up.w6wup.com/up2/2006/07/08/w6w_20060708123350f6c744ec.JPG (http://www.w6wup.com)

http://up.w6wup.com/up2/2006/07/08/w6w_20060708123507d29af8b0.JPG (http://www.w6wup.com)

http://up.w6wup.com/up2/2006/07/08/w6w_200607081236111e8bf043.JPG (http://www.w6wup.com)

[omarmakki]

Looks like they have been working on it for a while already...
Thanks alot for the photos wakrah-wi-bas.

BTW, is this Jaidah tower? I really don't remember how it looks like...

[Qatar4Ever]

coooloooo yalla roo7 roo7 roo7 3ashaaaaaaaa yay.... warrrrrrrra waaaaaaaaaaar...

[Halawala]

I also took a photo of the construction site a while back of the tower, but I did not know it is the W Hotel. But, too many hotels in that area, don't you think?

[supertramper]

Horrible design...

[yaasar]

where exactly in west bay is this? have not seen this construction site yet..

[omarmakki]

From Halawala's words. I think it's close to the Movenpick hotel.

[Halawala]

Yeah, Omar, its one of those buildings there..

[salman515]

its looks like an open notebook i dont like the design either

see the refltion in the render i guss its "wazarat aleqte9ad"

[omarmakki]

I think I can see Al Aryam tower on the far right of the second picture...

[salman515]

hmm so its must be next to amwal tower

[Halawala]

How tall is this tower now? The last picture was from July and it was less than 10 floors.

[suzan]

Halawala, I will try my best to take some shots as soon as possible! One question: am I the only one standing in Doha? everyone is away :(

[zx]

where exactly in west bay is this? have not seen this construction site yet..

Its behind Dolphine tower.

[omarmakki]

Halawala, I will try my best to take some shots as soon as possible! One question: am I the only one standing in Doha? everyone is away :(
I think only qatar son 333 is in Doha now. But... He hasn't been online for a while. Wakrah-wi-bas is in Wakrah I think but not Doha...
Maybe amrja? zx? dave? yassar? Dunno about those...

[suzan]

where are you omar?

[omarmakki]

Cairo...

[zx]

I think only qatar son 333 is in Doha now. But... He hasn't been online for a while. Wakrah-wi-bas is in Wakrah I think but not Doha...
Maybe amrja? zx? dave? yassar? Dunno about those...

I spend most of my time in Europe now, because of all the mega projects we have I always have to travel, its becoming pretty boring here, it feels so lonely, in the past I was travelling with one of my colleges, now uswally alone, I am getteng very tired of travelling, can you believe it, a Qatari away from his country most of the time, I feel sick, I love my country and can not wait to go back.

[omarmakki]

That's sad... But why do the megaprojects make you travel? Sorry, but I don't get it.

[bhaggy3]

I think only qatar son 333 is in Doha now. But... He hasn't been online for a while. Wakrah-wi-bas is in Wakrah I think but not Doha...
Maybe amrja? zx? dave? yassar? Dunno about those...

i live in doha now, except i dont reli contribute to much to this forum.

[omarmakki]

i live in doha now, except i dont reli contribute to much to this forum.
So... Why don't you contribute much? :sly:

We'd really appreciate it if you do so, you know... :D

[zx]

That's sad... But why do the megaprojects make you travel? Sorry, but I don't get it.

I have to check many units of what the company purchase, and it is done in the factory, there are many factories, most of them in Europe.

The worst senario is if one of the emploiees takes his leave, the other ones will have no time in Doha, we are only few people in the company who are trained for this kind of stuff.

[omarmakki]

Ahh! I see now...
Well, life is tough! What can we do?

Good luck... :)

[zx]

Ahh! I see now...
Well, life is tough! What can we do?

Good luck... :)

Thanx body, at least I,m chatting with somebody from my country, maybe we should switch to the sky leewan.

I feel like I know you somehow, do you know abdalla Makki.

[omarmakki]

lol! Sorry, but I'm not Qatari...
I'm Egyptian...

So, I don't know Abdalla :D

[zx]

pitty, but we can still talk :)

[omarmakki]

lol!
Of course we can still talk! Let's just switch to the Sky Leewan as you said before... :)

[Halawala]

Its going to be a wonderful hotel. They started the glass, even though the construction to the top is still not finished:

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1617/09090629wi1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

EXTERIOR

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2914/09090625ly6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[omarmakki]

It will look really good after all the glass is installed (along with the completion of construction).

BTW, do you think that installing the glass that soon means that they want to finish it before the Asian Games?

[Halawala]

I don't think so, but that is the way normal, engineers do it in order to finish a project on time.

[MillenniaL]

night view of the hotel by ( MZ&Partners)
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/2906/127ar177jaidahhoteljb7.jpg

[Halawala]

Looks wonderful!

[omarmakki]

Yup... It looks good!

[Halawala]

New Pics Today

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/4703/28100632ty7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/5425/28100628zy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/3128/28100638fe7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

it's looking great!

[Halawala]

I think this is a recent pic from flickr (rockforlight):
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6932/whotel2ak8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

Awesome pic!!

[omarmakki]

Wow!!

[Qatar Son 333]

thats a great pic no sigh of the open book

[Halawala]

thats a great pic no sigh of the open book

Yes, that is exactly what I thought. Maybe because the picture is taken from an angle and that it doesnt look like an open book, but in real life you can actually see the "openness."

[superinfiniti]

..

I took this Picture last Friday (15/12)

http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/8505/whotellargexu2.jpg

[Koweitien]

WOW it looks awesome. I think that it will look nicer than the Grand Hyatt Dubai when completed :)

[Halawala]

..

I took this Picture last Friday (15/12)

http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/8505/whotellargexu2.jpg

Awesome! Great Picture! Qatarson, now do you see the open book?

WOW it looks awesome. I think that it will look nicer than the Grand Hyatt Dubai when completed :)

Inshalla! (keep our fingers crossed)!

[Qatar Son 333]

Qatarson, now do you see the open book?

no why do you becase i see nothing

[Saudi guy]

nice towers for qater economic

GOOD LUCK

[4I.â.B4]

How many floors will it have when completed?

[gulfexpress]

I wonder how they are going to customise the inerior to slightly reflect the qatari culture, W hotels tend to have very excentric and contemporary interiors, so this should be very interesting to look out for.

[Halawala]

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7790/l1000610edited1nr8.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5325/l1000611edited1zl4.jpg

[omarmakki]

Glass looks amazing on this one!

[Massilia]

^^ Yeah this one will look great fo sho dude
:)

[superinfiniti]

WoW ... nice pictures Halawala !!

[Halawala]

Thanks Guys; this is the best glass of any building so for in DOha.

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/692/l1000607edited1je5.jpg

[suzan]

wow!

[4I.â.B4]

glass look totally amazing

[superinfiniti]

WooooooooooooW

Loved the last photo ... with reflections and all :nuts: .....

[4I.â.B4]

heh...m tower is clearly visible

[hazeem]

REFLECTION TO THE MAX!!!!!

[Massilia]

by DOHA
http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/4760/dsc00069qk6.jpg

by QATARI 4 EVER
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/6162/17257051po2.jpg

[4I.â.B4]

whats the star rating?

[Halawala]

^^^Have you read the articles?

[4I.â.B4]

yes

[suzan]

March 16, 2007

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2046/dsc01400ny7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[omarmakki]

The glass on this one makes it look gorgeous! Really beautiful...
Thanks Suzan :)

[yaasar]

whats the star rating?

I guess it will be 5 star service apartment.

[suzan]

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/2716/dsc0041sfk1oc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Insanedriver]

lovely...:)

[suzan]

April 7, 2007

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3843/dsc01600ng3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[omarmakki]

Can't see any progress there... :(

[suzan]

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[Massilia]

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9276/newbitmapimage11pk1.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7403/newbitmapimage12jg4.jpg

flickr

[Qatar Son 333]

great tower one of the best it looks exactly like the render some of the towers dont look like that

[Halawala]

They are definetly furnishing from the inside!!

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9310/309sh8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
By Halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/Halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2007-08-07

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By Halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/Halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2007-08-07

[Qatar Son 333]

thanks halawala for the shocking pictures :D this is one of the best looking hotels in west bay

[Qatar4Ever]

Can't wait, the W hotels are suppose to be very trendy hotels.

I hope they'll have an excellent gym!

[omarmakki]

Still, the sickest glass of 'em all! :drool:

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ in a good way right ? and yes i also liked the glass on this one but is it transparent like commercial bank tower or is it normal

[omarmakki]

Ya... In a good way :D
No it's not transparent. It's almost the complete opposite of Commercial Bank. This one reflects almost everything! :D

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ even at night ??? i hope not

[Skoulikimou]

beautiful cladding

[ChaoticTranquility]

word.

rock on Doha, scoring and finishing the region's first W. i'm already planning a visit to see and stay at this place when it opens.

speaking of opening, i found an article about the convention of over 300 top officials from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (the company that operates the Sheraton, Westin, Le Méridien, Luxury Collection, St. Regis, W, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element brands). a small excerpt from the article mentions the introduction of three new Starwood brands to Qatar. i'll attach it below for your reference, but the important bit of it is the mentioning that W Doha will open in March 2008.

sorry to be the bearer of bad news, people. bottom line, though, this W is going to be a trend-setter for the Middle East.

kuwaiti_patriot

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[...]

“We are welcoming fascinating properties to Qatar over the coming three year introducing three new brands to the country, with W Doha coming up March next year; followed by Four Points by Sheraton Doha in 2009 and St Regis Doha in 2010”, De Wilde added.

[...]

Source: http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Business_News&subsection=Local+Business&month=August2007&file=Business_News2007081602853.xml

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[Qatar Son 333]

wow thanks for posting now we are sure that four points will be built :D

[suzan]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1339/1294121456_cca45599b8_o.jpg

[Rifan]

suzan, gorgeous!

[Qatar Son 333]

well nice facade thanks for the pic suzan now i trully belive its a half open book they should have made it of paper and called it the open book hotel

[suzan]

The below website is stating that the hotel will operate starting from May 1, 2008
I found some cool pics and thought of sharing them!!

Exterior
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/pub/media/3057/who3057wb3_md.jpg

Guest Room
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/pub/media/3057/who3057wb1_md.jpg

Pool Terrace
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/pub/media/3057/who3057po.51209_md.jpg

WOW Suite Bedroom
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/pub/media/3057/who3057wb2_md.jpg

Living room
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/pub/media/1234/who1234lo.37606_md.jpg

External Landscaping
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/pub/media/3057/who3057ex.51208_md.jpg

Source: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/photos/index.html?propertyID=3057#photo_section_0Link

[ahmad.oustwani]

loooking wonderfullll.......i love the poooll.....hope they'll use it at night as a coffee shop, shesha, or a bar.....it will be amazinggg

[Greg]

Opening May 1, 2008 now according to their homepage.

[Halawala]

^^ The original date in their website says Jan. 1, 2008, but apparently it got delayed 4 months.

[Qatar Son 333]

but still the first W in the middle east so it will do for me :D

[Halawala]

I could almost sense the ASHGHAL DIVERSIONS when the hotel opens! hehehe

[nihad]

it looks amazing... hey.... is this the first one in the middleeast..???

[Qatar Son 333]

ok let me put it this way according to the website

there is only 2 in asia (maldives and korea) and the rest in the americas.

so the first one in the middle east , west asia , australasia , eurasia :D:D:D its quite a rare hotel lol

[ChaoticTranquility]

oh damn.

the W looks incredibly sexy. i'm already watching the website so i can make a reservation.

the entire hotel is planned to be one big hangout zone targeting hip, chic urban people, mostly the younger clan in their 20s and 30s. the pool, called WET, will be a lounge zone by night, while the lobby, called the Living Room, will feel more like a relaxing zone than a formal hotel lobby.

i can't wait for the W. good one, Doha.

kuwaiti_patriot

[Greg]

http://ehotelier.com/browse/news_more.php?id=P12276_0_11_0_C


W Hotels, the fastest growing luxury hotel brand in the world, is set to open the region’s first W hotel in Doha by mid 2008. The W Doha is owned by J&A Jaidah, principals of J&A Jaidah Holdings, one of the most well known and well respected private companies in the Middle East.

Featuring 291 guest rooms and suites, 156 Luxury serviced apartments and four dedicated meeting rooms, the W Doha will stand proudly in the West Bay area of the city. With the high-energy interiors and vivid, lifestyle driven design characteristic of W, it will feature multiple signature restaurants and lounges, the Bliss Spa, Sweat fitness centre and W’s distinctive lobby, called the “Living Room.”

Born out of the recognition that “there are customers who seek a balance between style and substance,” W is already one of the biggest success stories in North America. Since its launch in 1998, W’s portfolio has grown to 21 properties, most of which are in the USA. In recent years, the brand has forayed into international markets like Mexico, South Korea and the Maldives with equal success, and it was only a matter of time before they turned their attention to the burgeoning Middle East markets.

W has carved out a niche for itself in a crowded and often commoditized market. It is, before anything else, the hotel for the young at heart. Ross Klein, president of W Hotels worldwide, elaborated “W is about escaping from the routine and becoming part of all that is ‘Now’. Everyone and everything at the W Doha will be geared towards making sure that guests have a fantastic stay.”

And W’s commitment to guests goes far beyond lip service. W employees, or ‘talent’ as W prefers to call them, are trained to live W’s exclusive Whatever/Whenever™ service concept – they will arrange whatever a guest requests, from his favourite cigar to a chartered jet, whenever it is requested - as long as it is legal.

Apart from the vibrant energy and dramatic design, another theme that runs common to all W hotels is technology. A hugely popular hotel with the young and the aspirational, technology is integrated into the very spirit of W. From electronic check-in, iPod docking stations, IP telephones and interactive television in rooms to complete WiFi access and a meeting room with every conceivable facility, W takes technology and convenience very seriously indeed.

Being the first W in the Middle East, the W Doha will set the precedent for more W Hotels soon to be opened in Dubai, Istanbul and possibly other cities in the region. Meanwhile, the residents of - and tourists to - Doha will undoubtedly make the most of the W experience.

[Qatar Son 333]

The W Doha Hotel set to open doors

DOHA • The upcoming W Doha Hotel and Residences is all set to open for business by the middle of next year. Finishing touches are now being given to the tower which stands majestically in Qatar's business district of West Bay.

"W Doha is right in the heart of the commercial and financial hub of the city," said Safak Guvenc, General Manager of the W Doha Hotel & Residences, said. It is minutes from the Doha International Airport.

The uniquely designed 29-storeyed W Doha high-rise will feature 291 W guest rooms and suites and 156 W fully-serviced residences amidst picturesque surroundings.

"The building will actually add to the skyline," said Guvenc; "And if you look carefully, you'll notice that the building itself has been shaped like a W," he added.

Born out of the insight that "there are customers who seek a balance between style and substance", the W brand is popular, especially in North America for its high-energy interiors, lifestyle-driven design and abundant use of technology.

Starwood, its parent company, has ventured out with the W brand in recent years with considerable success, opening international branches in countries as diverse as Canada, Mexico, South Korea and the Maldives.

Doha will get the first W in the Middle East, followed by two in Dubai, which are under construction. "The W brand caters specifically to the tastes of the young and the young at heart across the world," commented Guvenc.

"However, the W Doha will be distinctively different from the W properties in North America. We are out not only to bring the W to Qatar, but also to bring Qatar to the W. Design, services and ambiance at the W Doha will all be distinctly influenced by local culture and tastes, and will be an integral part of the 'W Experience," he said.

Aside from the standard conveniences that hotels offer, Starwood has announced that in line with all their W properties, the W Doha will also treat guests to interactive TV systems, home cinemas in the suites, a voicemail service, digital safe deposits and WIFI.

[ChaoticTranquility]

hiya.

i'm just wondering if someone could get a photo update on the W's current progress. i'd do it myself, but i'm a bit far at the moment...

thanks guys.

kuwaiti_patriot

[Qatar Son 333]

PR firm to adopt new methods to energise business meetings

DOHA • W Doha Hotel and Residences will use pioneering methods and technology to engage and energize attendees at business meetings and social events.

"With 1000 square metres of cutting edge event space, we have all you need to meet, greet and connect," says W Doha Hotel & Residences General Manager Safak Guvenc. "From the exuberance of the 775 square metres Great Room to the intimate comfort of the three event studios, W's creative approach and innovative design will allow participants to see, smell, sense, learn from, and love every event they attend."

The Sensory Set Up™ of the meeting rooms is aimed at stimulating all five senses with music and aromatherapy scents, place cards and catering, retro candies and games. W's Recess™ crew will offer a menu of fun activities to facilitate team-building and prevent boredom. Wish Workshops™ will uncover the participants' hidden talents and teach new skills such as cooking, knitting and yoga.

All meeting rooms will feature new technology like plasma screens, wireless Internet and audio-visual equipment.

Guests will have access to W's WIRED business centre, Jean-George Vongerichten's concept restaurants as well as the trademark Whatever/Whenever®, a 24-hour concierge service committed to provide guests with "whatever they want, whenever they want it" (as long as it's legal).

WOW VOWS, W wedding service is aimed at staging spectacular events to match every occasion and personality.

ok after reading thati personaly think this is a great hoteland it deserves a visit :D

[Qatar Son 333]

Hotel with ‘cutting edge’ event space

http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/images/2008/1/3/2_193766_1_248.jpg
W Doha Hotel and Residences, due to open later this year

W Doha Hotel and Residences, the first W hotel in the Middle East, will use pioneering methods and technology to engage and energise attendees at business meetings and social events.
“With 1,000sq m of cutting edge event space, we have all you need to meet, greet, and connect,” said Safak Guvenc, general manager of the property. ”From the exuberance of the 775sq m Great Room to the intimate comfort of the three event studios, W’s creative approach and innovative design will allow participants to see, smell, sense, learn from, and love every event they attend.”
The Sensory Set Up of the meeting rooms, a unique W concept, is aimed at “stimulating all five senses with mood music and aromatherapy scents, thought-provoking place cards and creative catering, retro candies and inspiring games. It’s a new method to get ideas flowing using sensory inspiration”.
Recognising that breaks during meetings could be used for more than just coffee, W’s Recess crew would offer a menu of fun activities to facilitate team-building and prevent boredom, the GM said.
And if work still isn’t running, Wish Workshops, another signature W programme, would encourage meeting participants to get out of their mid-day routine to uncover hidden talents and learn new skills such as cooking, knitting and yoga.
All meeting rooms will feature virtually limitless technology – from plasma screens and high-speed wireless Internet to state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment.
Guests will have access to W’s exclusive wired business centre, the creative cuisine of Jean-George Vongerichten’s concept restaurants as well as the trademark Whatever/Whenever, a 24-hour concierge service committed to provide guests with “whatever they want, whenever they want it” (as long as it’s legal).
Personal events will also be handled with creative flair. Aptly called Wow Vows, W wedding service is aimed at staging spectacular events to match every occasion and personality.
“Whether you’re looking for a glamorous wedding dinner, a chic commitment ceremony, a reception soirée, or a private night that celebrates just the two of you, we’ll make it your experience of a lifetime,” Guvenc said.
With W pulling all the stops to wow guests and captivate their imagination, Doha residents will now have access to meetings and events facilities on par with the best in the world.
W Doha is due to open later this year.

[ChaoticTranquility]

there's another delay: W Doha is now planned to open on June 1 as opposed to May 1.

check out the hotel's page for further details: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3057

[by the way - can anyone please get a new update on this place? it's been a while since we've seen its progress.]

ChaoticTranquility

[Halawala]

there's another delay: W Doha is now planned to open on June 1 as opposed to May 1.

check out the hotel's page for further details: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3057

[by the way - can anyone please get a new update on this place? it's been a while since we've seen its progress.]

ChaoticTranquility

Well the exterior is completely done; and they are working on the interior now.

[gulfexpress]

^^, yeah the exterior is done, but I've just noticed a wierd looking crane thats been recently put up next to it, very odd looking one, will try to take pics of it today.

[Halawala]

^^ Isnt it for the Barjeel Tower?

[gulfexpress]

dunno, but I could swear I saw it yesterday there! :bash: it was white and it was weirdly bent, anyways, went after lunch today and took some photos and clips of the hotel and surrounding area.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8533/66181915yz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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me all puffy after a machboos la7am :D

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8493/w2et0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Qatar Son 333]

WoW i love Hotels and also this Tower since its trying to go bigger at the top :D

Thank you Gulf Express ! :) you have done a great job

[suzan]

Thanks gulfexpress!

[Halawala]

Nice pictures GulfExpress! As for the machboos, Bel 3afya :P

[qatari 4 ever]

tHANX for this pics

[Qatar Son 333]

W Doha Residences prove a big hit

Doha • Over half of the 154 units of the W Doha Residences have already been rented out, four months before they are scheduled to be handed over to tenants. W Doha, managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is the first-of-its-kind project in Qatar. The 291 rooms and suites of the W hotel occupy the lower 15 floors of the stylish new building in West Bay, while floors 16 through 29 are home to the luxury serviced quarters of the W Residences, complete with its own exclusive private entrance.

“We’re obviously thrilled with the response that the W Residences have received so far,” shared Safak Guvenc, General Manager of the W Doha Hotel & Residences, “but naturally there’s an upward pressure on rents because of it.” Elegant and energetic, in the spirit of the W brand, the residences all feature tasteful design, ample privacy and all the comforts of modern living. In addition, they will have 24/7 access to the hotel’s room service, or In-Room Dining as W calls it, as well as W’s trademark WHATEVER/WHENEVER® service — a concierge that will arrange for whatever a guest requests — from his favorite cigar to a chartered jet — whenever he requests it, as long as its legal.

[Halawala]

THE W Hotel in Doha, the luxury hotel chain’s first project in the Middle East, is set to open in mid-June, general manager Safak Guvenc, has said. The hotel is located just opposite the City Center in West Bay.

[Qatar Son 333]

so isnt it considered a delay ?

[davy_boy]

Honestly, did anyone expect it to open on time?!

[Qatar Son 333]

i did davy with all the news of opening soon i expected it to open soon ohwell W can wait for now......

[bizzybonita]

nice tower indeed :) go doha

[Qatar4Ever]

cant wait for the W hotel... just went to ghost bar at the W hotel in Dallas.. CRAZY! u guys now what resturants are opening there ?

[gulfexpress]

so far this is what is posted on thier website:

Restaurants & Lounges


Crystal Lounge
Cuisine: Light Fare
Atmosphere: Relaxed and Sexy

The Living Room


The Spice Market
Cuisine: Fusion
Atmosphere: Rich and Opelent

The Wet Bar
Atmosphere: Casual

[Qatar Son 333]

weird.... what about the swimming pool ? thanks for the information....

[nihad]

thanx man.. good info

[ahmad.oustwani]

The wet bar.........wooooooooooooo...........soundssss indeeed nice...

[Qatar4Ever]

the spice market.. my fav resturant in bangkok..one of my fav at least.. its a thai res. in four seasons bangkok... guess its a chain thats opening in doha

[Greg]

As Starwood Group's W Doha Hotel & Residences gets ready to open in mid-2008, word is already abound of the exceptional levels of comfort and service that guests around the world have come to expect of the W brand.
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Positioned as the hotel for the young and the young at heart, the W Doha will boast stylish interiors that blend local tastes and contemporary design in perfect harmony. 'The mission is not just to bring the W to Doha, but also to bring Doha to the W,' said Mr. Safak Guvenc, General Manager of the W Doha Hotel & Residences.

Owned by J&A Jaidah, principals of J&A Jaidah Holdings, the W Doha is experimenting with a concept that is unique to Qatar. The first 15 floors of the strikingly beautiful building in West Bay are occupied by the W Hotel with its 291 rooms which include 31 suites, while the 14 floors above it are dedicated to 154 W luxury serviced residences.

A variety of rooms & suites are available for guests to choose from, ranging from the 240 rooms measuring 42 sq m on floors 3 to 15, to the exclusive E Wow Suite, a one-of-its-kind suite on the 15th floor boasting an extravagant 320 sq m of space, the finest Arabian Sea views, luxury furnishings and every technology accessory imaginable including a Bang & Olufsen Audio/Visual system with surround sound, a private meeting room, a pool table, private bar, massage rooms, an aquarium and an oversized bathroom. One of the highlights of the suite is the amazing master bedroom with the signature W king feather bed.

Other options include the 20 rooms located in the corners of floors 3 to 7 for an enhanced view, 16 W suites offering luxurious modern design and state of the art technology including the Bose Lifestyle audio system with surround sound, and 14 Wow Suites with 123 sqm. of space and panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and, like the W Suites, luxury furnishings and state-of-the-art technology including a Bose Lifestyle audio system with surround sound. Three reduced mobility rooms are also available, fully equipped to cater to the special needs of physically challenged individuals.

The W Hotel is built on the premise that there are guests who seek a balance of style and substance when they are traveling. So W has been built to not just be a place to stay, but to enjoy a whole experience, inspiring and indulging guests with refreshing personal touches and whimsical environs. Plush 400-thread-count sheets and 100% goose down comforters are standard in every room, as are soft velour and microfiber bathrobes in rooms and suites respectively. Each room has access to an extensive choice of movies, music and video programs on demand, played back on the superb music system, DVD player and LCD screen televisions that every room features.

Also spoiling guests are the fully stocked Munchie Boxes and variety of turndown amenities for every night of the week.

Technology is omnipresent, with all digital services but a mouse click away for guests to access. Guestrooms are fully wired, featuring the latest cutting-edge services such as WiFi internet access, high-speed laptop connectivity, iPod cradles and the most advanced in-room entertainment systems in the industry.

For the business traveler, W is where work is a pleasure. The wired business center is every business executive's dream, featuring seamless, high-speed connectivity and every audio/visual equipment and accessory that might conceivably be needed by traveling businessmen and executives. The distinctive sensory setup designed by W sets the mood perfectly, enhancing productivity and getting the creative juices flowing, and Wish Workshops are organized around mid-day to help guests avoid post-lunch stupor with light activities such as cooking, knitting or yoga.

Guests will be able to enjoy W's concept restaurants by world-renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten - Market by Jean Georges and Spice Market, as well as the poolside Wahm Shisha Lounge, Thassos Café in the W's signature Living Room and the Crystal Lounge. Also at the disposal of W guests will be the fully equipped Sweat fitness center, the Bliss spa, the Wet pool and the luxury W the Store by Plum. Room service, or In Room Dining as W calls it, will serve guests at any time of night or day, as will W's trademark 24-hour Whatever/Whenever service - a concierge that will arrange for whatever a guest requests - from his favorite cigar to a 300-foot yacht - whenever he requests it, as long as its legal.

'W is all about creating the Wow Experience for guests,' said Mr. Guvenc. 'It's an approach that reflects W's core vision of delivering a unique stay to guests, encompassing first class service and an experience of the city through art, fashion, music, architecture and of course, hospitality.'

[amnesia]

yalla, who's gonna join me for a nice cup of green tea when it opens ^_^

[love-qatar]

thanx for the information
cant wait to see it open