10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2023
If you’re as hesitant as I was when booking Raffles Doha from the few reviews and higher price tag compared to other high end hotels in Doha, let me save you some trouble and say this is nothing short of the most luxurious hotel you could possibly stay in, it is worth every penny. I did the Burj Al Arab in Dubai recently, and Raffles Doha is just as, if not more, of a luxurious experience. To me, it has set a new standard of luxury that I’m sad to say I will struggle to find elsewhere.
The design is shockingly beautiful, everything from the grand lobby with it’s “forever ceiling” (my words, not theirs) where everyone immediately stops and takes pictures, to the blue cigar lounge where one can find rare books and cigars (plus a secret room, if you ask nicely), to the elevators which have a super comfortable seat (never seen this!), to even the back of the building where people have afternoon tea. Every corner of this place makes you feel as if you are in a middle eastern palace. I could talk about this for ages, but just look at the pictures of the suites and know it’s even better in person.
What also stood out was how serious they take privacy and the extremely high level of service from everyone involved from the moment you step in the door. For example, check-in happens inside your suite for your comfort AND we were shocked to find out if you get a spa service, you quite literally get an entire spa (sauna pool cold room), gym, and service room all in a private area f
Jose Miguel Simon
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