A business hotel in the heart of the financial and administrative center of Doha, check out our review of the Marriott Marquis hotel below.
Review of Marriott Marquis Doha – Details
Address: Omar Al Mukhtar Street, Area 61, Street #850, Doha (Google pin)
Tel: +974 441 95000
Website:Â Marriott Marquis Doha Hotel
Review of Marriott Marquis Doha – Video Tour
A full video tour walk through of a superior executive club level room and a junior suite at the Marriott hotel Doha below:
Review of Marriott Marquis Doha – Highlights
- Centrally located in downtown area of Doha the Marriott hotel is a stone throw away from the beach (ocean) as well as right across the street from the Doha Convention Center. The hotel situated within West Bay which is the financial and governmental hub of the city with all the ministries and main corporate offices so is an excellent business base.
- The hotel is also connected via the second floor to the Doha City Center mall. On the other end of the mall is the Rotana hotel Doha and the JW Marriott Marquis hotel Doha, which is a more upscale version of the Marriott Marquis brand. Interestingly both are given the ‘Marquis’ branding which is reserved for very select Marriott properties that are flagships usually larger, with vast f&b and banqueting offerings such as the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (click for review).
- The hotel has a large open lobby as the hotel is spread across two towers one as the hotel side for short term stay and the other side with apartments targeted more towards longer term stay guests. The hotel side starts at the 25th floor all the way up to the 42nd floor which acts as the executive floor with lounge.
- The design and decor is very typical Marriott look and feel with the dark wood and bright carpets. The rooms in general are very well equipped, far more than standard for example the Nespresso machines with Nespresso capsules (not compatible ones), as well as TWG tea bags and the bathroom amenities include branded Thann products. In general the rooms both the superior room and the junior suite are very spacious.
- On the 7th floor there is a large Saray spa, large outdoor lap pool with shaded loungers (as soon as you sit down you are greeted with cold water bottles) and a huge gym. There is gym equipment I have never seen before they have a very expansive range which is well suited to a property of this size.
- The food and beverage options at the hotel really stand out. The property has all the classic Marriott branded outlets like Champions bar, NY Steakhouse and Cucina. The breakfast at the hotel is phenomenal, way above standard and has a large a la carte menu to order from such as brisket poached eggs and Indian dosas complimented with a large assisted buffet with chia pudding, yogurts, slice fruit, home made pastries and more. See pictures below.
Review of Marriott Marquis Doha – Things to Note
- As of July 2021 the lounge at the hotel is closed on the 42nd floor however the hotel has made alternative arrangements in the Crossroads restaurant on the 3rd floor. From 2-4pm coffee and tea are serve with no light snacks but a selection of whole fruit such as banana or apple. From 5-8pm the executive lounge offers a full table service dinner with alcoholic beverages. The service starts with a soup, salad and light bite, which changes daily and then you have a choice of three main courses with one vegetarian option, again rotating daily. This is followed with either a cheese plate or dessert. Likewise breakfast is also included with lounge access in the same Crossroads restaurant. The food here exceeds traditional standards and is almost equivalent to having half board option.
- While the breakfast at the hotel is excellent, it can get very busy and due to most of the main courses being prepared as a la carte options (which is much better from a quality point of view) this takes much longer to prepare so sometimes you can wait up to 30 minutes to receive your order.
Review of Marriott Marquis Doha – Tips
- There are plenty of benefits for Marriott Bonvoy members from upgrades, early check in, late check out, free high speed internet and more. As a Marriott elite member you can choose either 1,000 welcome points, a welcome amenity or daily breakfast. If you are staying more than one night, the best value would be the free daily breakfast for two.
- Ask for a room facing the ocean as there is nothing more beautiful than waking up and seeing vast ocean within view. About 60% of the rooms will have ocean view but if you are on the other side of the tower it will be more likely with city view.
- If you have any questions, ask in the comment section below!
Review of Marriott Marquis Doha – Photos
