The officials of Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thirayuth Chirathivat (left), CEO; and Markland Blaiklock (right), Deputy CEO; with Maen Al Haj, General Manager, Al Bandary Real Estate, pose prior to the opening of the Centara West Bay Residents and Suites D
Doha: Thailand’s leading hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts has opened Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha in West Bay, marking its entry into Qatar’s growing hospitality sector.
The total number of Centara hotels in operation or development has reached 68 with the opening of this new property on Thursday.
“We have been dedicated to this project throughout its construction and will continue to give every effort to ensure its ongoing and future success. We are committed to showcasing the country’s cultural heritage, driving tourism to Qatar and contributing to the prosperity of the economy,” said the owners of Al Thuraya Real Estate Development & Marketing Co. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the whole team without whom this dream could not have come true. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to all governmental authorities whose continuous support helped open this prestigious property.”
Centara’s track record of success has been built across all travel segments, spanning business, leisure and long-stay guests, said officials. Its four state-of-the-art convention centres have established Centara as a MICE industry leader for conventions, meetings and events and its properties are home to some of the most popular dining venues for hotel guests, tourists, and citizens of Doha. “With this first Doha hotel, we wanted to highlight two distinct cultures, bringing together elements from Centara’s Thai heritage while celebrating Qatar’s cultural traditions and history,” said Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer, Centara Hotels & Resorts.
“The official opening of Centara’s first hotel in Qatar is the culmination of our successful collaboration with Al Thuraya Real Estate Development & Marketing Co, the hotel’s owners, whose wisdom, goodwill and spirit of partnership guided the project to completion and successful opening.”
Residences range in size from a roomy 45 square metres to an opulent 365 square metres and feature comfortable bedrooms, living and dining areas, well-equipped kitchens, washing machines and tumble dryers. This makes the hotel ideal for business travellers on short or extended stays in Doha. All rooms also offer complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs, while the floor-to-ceiling windows showcase stunning panoramic views of West Bay and the Gulf.
Commenting about dining experience, officials said food is an important hallmark of each of the two cultures that come together here, and that is reflected in the prominence of the dining concepts being introduced at Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha. Dalchini is the hotel’s much-anticipated Indian restaurant that may be the next place to take Doha by storm. Located on the hotel’s ground floor, Dalchini is led by Chef Alfred Prasad, who previously oversaw the four Tamarind Collection restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Tamarind Restaurant in Mayfair, London. Caprice, on the first floor, is a café-inspired restaurant and contemporary social hub offering all-day dining and featuring Thai, European and international fare in a vibrant atmosphere.
The Lobby Lounge and the Pool Bar offer light refreshments, a full range of beverages and lively atmosphere ideal for Doha locals and hotel guests alike.
Centara West Bay Residences & Doha is designed with a number of family-focused features and amenities sure to attract local residents and families from overseas. Spacious residences feature up to three bedrooms, plus in-room kitchen and dining amenities and kids also get their own dedicated swimming pool.
