Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, the brand's first hotel in Qatar, opens

Kimpton, IHG's lifestyle brand, has arrived in Qatar with Kimpton Al Rowda Doha1, its second Middle East hotel after Riyadh. It takes its name from Al Rowda, an oasis that blooms after rain, and the thinking is a neighbourhood living room where morning coffee drifts into lunch and on towards sunset. Interiors pair desert tones and layered textures with nods to Bedouin craft and playful references to the city's skyline.

There are 223 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, bathtubs and separate showers, some with balconies, plus 60 serviced residences of one to three bedrooms with full kitchens. August Zang2 handles viennoiserie and speciality coffee; The Oat House3 is an all-day spot with plant-based dishes and a pet-friendly terrace. The Surry4 is modelled on an Australian neighbourhood pub, and Sprezzi5 serves Italian food beside the rooftop infinity pool, which looks over West Bay. A Capital Grille steakhouse will follow once its renovation is finished, with no date given yet.

Familiar Kimpton habits come along: free early drinks and light bites in the Living Room, an evening social hour at The Surry, bikes to borrow, a yoga mat in every room, and pets welcome at no charge, with their own menu. There is also Sandscapes Spa and Wellness.

This comes from IHG's press release, so allow for the cheerful tone. Worth a look for anyone wanting a sociable base in Doha, especially with a dog in tow.

Our summary of a story from Hotel Online, published 2 November 2026. Read the original