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The belle of Doha

If your next excursion takes you to the bustle of the Middle East, you’d do well to check out the Swiss-Belhotel Doha, proud winner of Best Business Hotel, Qatar, 2012

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Conveniently located with easy access to Doha International Airport, Doha Port, the city centre, Doha Golf Course and other leisure facilities, this premier four-star hotel includes 242 spacious hotel rooms and residential apartments. Guest rooms at Swiss-Belhotel Doha are the perfect sanctuary to wind down after a long day of business or the various attractions and activities offered by Doha city. Boasting style, comfort, space and convenience, the twin buildings of Swiss-Belhotel Doha offer not only city accommodation, but are now focusing on growing and expanding food and beverage operations.

Operated by experienced international management company, Swiss-Belhotel International, the property builds on the reputation and high standards of the group. The property offers stylish and comfortable design and luxuriously spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Doha’s skyline. Guest rooms in Swiss-Belhotel Doha are the perfect sanctuary to wind down after a long day of business or various attractions and activities offered by Doha city.

With the availability of a state-of-the-art fitness centre, high-speed internet connectivity in all areas of the hotel, and various meeting and banquet facilities, Swiss-Belhotel Doha proves that it is well placed to be of convenience to all guests – this property is determined to go the extra mile.

The bouquet of packages and promotions offered by Swiss-Belhotel Doha guarantee guests even more comfort, luxury and convenience. Benefits range from complimentary early check-in and late check-out, guaranteed upgrades, free accommodation, dining for children and complimentary nights. All of this makes Swiss-Belhotel Doha a top pick for long or short stay, business or leisure travellers alike.

Food for thought
Building on this strength and reputation, the hotel is undertaking the next phase of its growth with the enhancement of the dining experience. Maxill Restaurant was the first, with a focus on service and quality through the introduction of a new buffet, providing a sumptuous feast to cater for all the senses. While guests savour delicious flavours on their pallets, they will also feast on the sight and aromas of the chef’s preparations in the open kitchen – all while surrounded by the earthy décor of the restaurant. Never to be outdone, the hotel’s banquet facilities have received a modest makeover to complement the needs of the growing hotel client list.

Mezzo is the Swiss Belhotel Doha’s martini lounge-style venue, which since opening has been met with pleasing reviews. Shortly after opening the hotel, it was identified that there was demand for a venue of this kind, and Mezzo was subsequently opened for both hotel guests and residents to enjoy.

Most recently, in April 2012, the hotel introduced sumptuous and modern Japanese flavours with Yuzu, a stylish new Teppanyaki and sushi restaurant. Offering an array of mouth watering seafood dishes with a twist, Yuzu is situated on the penthouse level of Swiss-Belhotel, offering an impressive view of Doha which diners can enjoy with family and friends in sleek and contemporary surroundings.

Commenting on the opening of Yuzu, Makram Najjar, general manager, Swiss-Belhotel said: “After much hard work, I am pleased to introduce our new brand, Yuzu. The concept here is to give guests the chance to tailor-make their meal depending on their tastes, creating the ultimate dining experience…With the unveiling of Yuzu and the planned future upgrades over the coming months, Swiss-Belhotel Doha is reinforcing its commitments to deliver the best facilities and service to our local and overseas guests,” Najjar concluded.

From appetisers to desserts, the Yuzu menu showcases mouth watering dishes, all of which embody the spirit of true Japanese flavours. Yuzu specialises in creative dining options such as Moriawase sushi, the resident chef’s fresh daily selection of sushi and sashimi or the Samurai Teppanyaki, with a complete seafood experience of prawns, salmon, fish and scallops. The kitchen team is led by head chef, Chef Noel, who boasts over 21 years Japanese and Pan-Asian cooking experience.

Perfect gatherings
The newest edition to the Swiss Belhotel Doha complex is ‘Windows’; Doha’s newest bar and club, which offers a wide range of great entertainment, beverages and refreshments – all whilst overlooking the amazing skyline from the Penthouse floor. Plus, if you’re looking for a great place to hold a party, corporate event or any other celebration, then the hotel can help.

Windows consists of two unique areas and guests can relax in the lounge area whilst having a drink from the bar and enjoying the wide selection of food items from the menu. Guests can also dance the night away to the latest tunes from the resident DJ and live entertainment of music from across the world. Windows is also the perfect venue for groups up to 100 people for a memorable celebration or just a fun night out on the town.

About Swiss-Belhotel International
Swiss-Belhotel International is a rapidly expanding international management company with over 60 hotels, resorts and projects globally. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hong Kong (SAR), Swiss-Belhotel International manages hotels in Asia/Pacific and the Middle East including China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Kuwait, Oman Qatar and Iraq. Ranked in the top 100 international hotel management companies, Swiss-Belhotel International’s rapid expansion will see substantial growth in the Middle East as well as focus on growth in China.

Further information: +974 4407 8888; ressbdh@swiss-belhotel.com; www.swiss-belhotel.com

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