Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) continues the dynamic global growth of its ultra-luxury St. Regis brand with the opening of The St. Regis Doha, Qatar’s first St. Regis hotel, on March 31. Offering the finest address in Doha, this highly-anticipated luxury hotel is part of the new luxury waterfront Al Gassar Resort development, and is centrally located between the city’s cultural heritage sites and its emerging commercial hub. The St. Regis Doha is owned by Alfardan Group Holdings and will feature 10 distinctive culinary experiences including Gordon Ramsay and Hakkasan restaurants, the region’s first Remède Spa and the first Jazz at Lincoln Center jazz club outside of the United States. The hotel will also offer St. Regis’s legendary butler service, which has been specifically tailored to cater to visitors from within the Middle East. 

To celebrate its launch, The St. Regis Doha introduces an opening offer valid until June 30, 2012.  The rate starts at 1,900 QR per night for a superior room and offers complimentary benefits including a Jazz at Lincoln Center welcome gift, in-room Wi-Fi internet access, a 30-minute spa massage and a St. Regis afternoon tea ritual in Sarab Lounge. 

“We are delighted to partner with Alfardan Group as we introduce the St. Regis brand to Qatar with the opening of The St. Regis Doha,” comments Roeland Vos, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “St. Regis Hotels & Resorts exemplify luxury, elegance and impeccable service. With the opening of this magnificent hotel, Starwood continues to lengthen its lead in luxury hospitality, offering guests exceptional levels of service in a wide range of destinations around the world.” 

“As the centrepiece of Al Gassar Resort, the St Regis Doha perfectly complements the development’s unmatched luxury, sophistication and elegance as one of the world’s leading luxury hotels that provides the highest levels of exclusivity and hospitality”, said Mr. Omar Al Fardan, President of Resorts Development Company and Alfardan Group.  “This exceptional beach front hotel translates the luxury offerings of what Alfardan Group is known for; from its impeccable standards, innovation and customized service. We are proud to have St Regis Doha added to our portfolio as a unique masterpiece at Al Gassar Resort as we foresee this development to be the desired destination for any traveller to Qatar and the region.” 

The St. Regis Doha will feature 336 luxuriously-appointed guest rooms, including 70 elegant suites and two 600-square-metre Presidential suites, all offering breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. Designed by the internationally acclaimed Wilson Associates, the guest rooms and suites will offer a blend of timeless design and elegant Middle Eastern touches. The hotel’s distinctive architecture, created by Dar Al Handasah, will provide an elegant showcase of contemporary design fused with traditional Arabic touches, an impressive addition to the city’s skyline.