DOHA, QATAR—Langham Hospitality Group has signed its first hotel in Qatar with the Langham Place, Lusail, Doha. Located in the newly planned city of Lusail—14 miles north of the capital of Doha, the luxury hotel will be comprised of 238 rooms, 90 luxury serviced residences and 56 residences units within the development’s new marina waterfront.
Developed by RSG (Real Estate Services Group) and managed by Langham Hospitality Group, the hotel will be part of the first phase of the Lusail City development and is located in close proximity to Lusail Iconic Stadium, the scene of the opening and final matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The mixed-use project will span a gross built-up area of 275,508 ft. and will feature a 69-ft. landmark tower overlooking the Arabian Gulf, with four above-ground podium levels and 34 upper levels. There will be six branded duplex sky villas at the top of the podium, residential apartments up to 17th floor, and the Langham Place hotel occupying the highest floors.
“We are delighted to partner with Langham Hospitality Group to bring something new and exciting to the Qatari hospitality market,” said Ali Taimour, CEO of RSG. “The design of Langham Place in Lusail City will embrace a contemporary arts theme which is very much in keeping with the luxury hotel brand.”
Scheduled to open in 2018, Langham, Place, Lusail will introduce the contemporary style of the brand to the Arabian peninsula with additional Langham signature experiences that include the Club Lounge and Chuan spa treatments that are based on ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophies and practices.
Langham Place, Lusail will provide food and beverage outlets including the signature bar and grill concept The Place for all-day dining; Ming Court Chinese restaurant (reminiscent of its Michelin-starred namesake in Hong Kong); a specialty restaurant; and a salon that will serve the brand’s afternoon tea service.