(21/11/22)  General Hotel Management (GHM) has expanded its portfolio of hotels in the Middle East with the opening of The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar.

Developed in partnership with Katara Cultural Village by Qatari real estate consortium, Triple A Holdings, the new hotel is located along a 300-metre shoreline in the heart of Katara Cultural Village, a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport and close to theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries, mosques, restaurants, shops, a park and an open amphitheatre.

“With The Chedi Katara, we hope to reinforce GHM’s reputation for exceptional service and showcase A Style to Remember to discerning guests with its unrivalled lifestyle experiences,” said Tommy Lai, GHM’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our aim is to introduce a new experience in ultra-luxury hospitality, reflective of the charms and dynamism of each property’s locale.”

Room at The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar. Click to enlarge.

Room at The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar

The Chedi Katara is a 91-key resort with 59 rooms and suites offering views of the Gulf, as well as 32 villas of varying categories, each extending into its own private garden with a private pool, offering complete seclusion and tranquility in the heart of the city.

The Hills of Katara surround the entire property, offering exceptional privacy for guests.

Alongside access to The Chedi Club, guests staying in a Chedi Club Room, Chedi Beach Club Room, Katara Suite, Katara Beach Suite, Royal Suite or Royal Villa receive exclusive benefits including complimentary daily breakfast, afternoon tea, laundry service and use of the board meeting room, with a selection of refreshments such as coffee, tea and juices.

The resort’s spa features an area for men with two private spa suites and a dedicated private hammam, a ladies area featuring two private spa suites and two women’s-only hammams, and a dedicated Couple’s Room accessible from both the male and female sides.

Other facilities at the hotel include a choice of F&B outlets, two meeting rooms and a choice of event spaces.

“We are thrilled to welcome guests to GHM’s newest beachfront landmark, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, in line with the brand’s 30th anniversary and just in time for the FIFA World Cup 2022,” said Morton Johnston, General Manager at The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort. “Located in the heart of The Katara Village, The Chedi Katara is committed to offering Qatar’s opulent audience as one-of-a-kind serene and private escape infused with GHM’s world-class, unparalleled service excellence and warm Asian hospitality.”

The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort brings GHM’s total number of properties to 11 including a strong pipeline of five projects in alluring destinations in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

The Chedi El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt, an upcoming beachfront resort, is scheduled to open next month.

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