Leading hospitality company sbe, is pleased to announce the opening of Mondrian Doha, marking the famed luxury hotel brand’s first property in the Middle East, and a new level of vibrancy and round-the-clock entertainment to the West Bay Lagoon. To celebrate, Mondrian Doha will set the stage for its black tie grand opening celebration in late October that promises to be an outstanding showcase of the property.

Jorge Giannattasio, Chief Operating Officer at sbe said: “We are thrilled to open our first hotel in the Middle East in Doha, Qatar. After so much time and investment has been put into this hotel - it is fantastic to be able to see it all finally come to life and we’re looking forward to expanding the sbe brand further into the region next year.”

The eye-catching and unique hotel offers exceptional lifestyle luxury with 270 rooms, designed in collaboration with world-renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders and South West Architecture. The hotel is a fantasy-like environment, true to the Marcel Wanders design and sbe ethos. It offers five distinctive room categories including penthouse suites, studio suites, one and two bedroom suites and a range of standard guestrooms.

Adnan Azrak, Chief Developer of Mondrian Doha, on behalf of South West Architecture, further commented: “We are delighted to have successfully morphed Marcel Wanders’ vision into the architecture and design of the Mondrian building. This incredible work of art has finally come to light and is now available for everyone to enjoy.”

Located on the 23rd floor of the property, the penthouse suite offers incredible attention to detail combined with panoramic 360-degree views of Doha’s landscape. Throughout the hotel, Wanders’ signature floating staircase and hand-painted One-Minute Delft blue vases set a striking and sophisticated atmosphere, while locally-inspired features such as custom-designed Dean Majilis sofas and a “cabinet of information”, connects guests with the fascinating history and culture of the region.

The renowned property also boasts the largest ESPA Spa in the world, with the 2,000 square metre spa featuring separate spas for men and women, eleven treatment rooms, a spa within the spa, and Hammam areas. In addition, Mondrian Doha has a 24-hour fitness centre and a rooftop pool.

Mondrian Doha is also a culinary emporium; with seven restaurants and bars, offering new and un-paralleled experiences in Qatar. This includes CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Morimoto, Magnolia Bakery and a number of other ‘first to market’ concepts including Walima, a Qatari- inspired restaurant.

The hotel will offer a variety of impressive new venue options for event planners and delegates in Doha. On the ground floor, the remarkable and expansive 2000m2 Moonstone Ballroom can be adapted to suit every occasion using creative technology, from lavish weddings and award ceremonies to larger functions and presentations.

A further 500m2 of flexible function and conference space is capable of handling events for 10-300 guests. All rooms can be configured according to specific needs and equipment required. Facilities include a boardroom, full service business centre, as well as production, wardrobe, make-up and casting rooms. High-speed wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.

Additional hotel facilities will include an entertainment floor complete with a nightclub, rooftop pool and SKYBAR.

Chadi Farhat, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East & Europe at sbe, commented: “I am ecstatic about the opening of this exceptional property and to be finally celebrating this incredible milestone with the team. We eagerly look forward to welcoming and showing the hotel off to our very first guests. Mondrian Doha will change the world’s expectations of what a hotel can offer: ESPA’s largest spa, a culinary emporium, the most luxurious bridal suite imaginable, and Marcel Wanders one-of-a-kind design throughout. We are proud to be part of this extraordinary vision.”

Mondrian Doha room rates starting at QAR 880 per night. For reservation and further information, visit www.mondriandoha.com.

About Mondrian Doha

Mondrian Doha is located in the heart of West Bay, next to Lagoona Mall and Lusail City, the future of Qatar with its innovative design, architecturally led landscape making and the gateway to Qatar’s next major city destination. The Hotel was designed in collaboration with famed Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders, making it Wanders’ first Hotel in the Middle East.

Mondrian Doha comprises of 270 distinctive rooms; including the Penthouse studios and Studio suites with 59 suites in total, in addition to 211 bedrooms, over 24 floors. All of the rooms feature bespoke miniature artworks, luxurious custom-made furniture and Swarovski crystal chandeliers, as well as signature nuances by Wanders.

Mondrian Doha is recognised for its luxurious lifestyle hospitality offering which includes four restaurants showcasing both local and international cuisines; Morimoto, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Walima and Hudson Tavern. As well as two bar outlets; Rise and Black Orchid, in addition to Magnolia Bakery in its lobby lounge.

Mondrian Doha has one of the largest ballrooms in Qatar, a 2,000 square metre ballroom with a private elevator access and VIP Bridal Suite, along with private meeting rooms.

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