THAT WOW FACTOR

Just because you aren’t going abroad for that much-needed holiday doesn’t mean you can’t break away and enjoy your weekend in one of the most contemporary and exclusive hotels Doha has to offer. Hugging the coastline of West Bay with dazzling views of the Persian Gulf and big city lights, W Doha invited us to indulge in its digital staycation experience – and we didn’t think twice about packing our bags. The hotel has incorporated its inviting staycations and trendy ambience with tech-savvy amenities.

Ready to embrace the unexpected, we were checked in by the friendly front-ofhouse staff and taken through to the ‘Wow Suite’. Our breath was taken away by the floor-to-ceiling windows bragging panoramic sea and city views. Seductive lighting changes from red to purple, white, orange, blue, and yellow, creating a mystical ambience. You’ll even have the option to select which colour you’d like the lighting to remain, again catering to your taste.

The suite boasted a lavish and contemporary circular layout wrapped around a triangular-shaped corner location. The space is lushly adorned with elegant string curtains as room dividers, while luxurious fabrics are scattered throughout with leather and marble furnishings, creating an exotic allure. With a generous living room, minibar, and a dining area with guest bathroom, there is room for many to enjoy the lavish luxuries and state-of-the-art Bose Lifestyle Audio surround sound system. The signature swing chair suspended in the corner of the room tops everyone’s leisure bucket list.

The fun doesn’t stop in the living space, though, and spills its delight into the master bedroom with its own 42-inch TV and sound system. The bedroom is what pampering dreams are made of, with a comfortable bed almost keeping you captive. For even greater convenience, all dining menus are digitised with QR codes and easily accessible via your smartphone. The ensuite bathroom hosts a tub perfect for a spa-like soak and spacious shower with a multitude of massage-spray nozzles. After a nap and mini in-room spa experience, we eagerly headed down to be hosted for Italian cuisine at La Spiga By Papermoon, where Chef Alberto Adamo – who hails from the Piedmont region of Italy – graciously greeted us.