There are a seemingly limitless variety of lodges opening in Qatar. Presumably a lot of this building was motivated by Qatar internet hosting the World Cup, although one has to surprise the place precisely the long run demand will come from for these properties.
For instance, earlier this 12 months, Hilton had zero luxurious lodges in Qatar. By subsequent 12 months (2023), the nation may have two Waldorf Astoria and two Hilton LXR properties. On this put up I wished to speak in regards to the two Hilton LXR properties which have not too long ago opened in Qatar, as I feel they may simply be the 2 most costly lodges in Hilton’s portfolio… not less than as of now.
I acknowledge Qatar is an extremely wealthy nation, although I query the place precisely the demand is meant to return from for this, particularly given the worth level…
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Resorts & Resorts
Katara Hills Doha only recently opened. The property consists of 15 villas, every that includes a personal pool. Entry stage rooms are 1,765 sq. ft (164 sq. meters). The lodge is situated in Katara Cultural Village, described by the lodge as “essentially the most prestigious vacation spot in Qatar.” Particularly, the lodge has been constructed within the Katara Hills, which appears to be… a artifical grassy hill in Qatar?
Oddly Hilton’s web site doesn’t reference something about eating places on the lodge, and there aren’t even actual footage of the lodge but, regardless that it’s open.
You could find renderings of the lodge under.
Charges at this property begin at over $3,000 per evening, together with within the peak of summer season, when it’s painfully scorching. Sadly in the mean time not one of the lodging are thought of “commonplace” rooms, so Hilton Honors factors redemptions value roughly a million factors per evening.
Maysan Doha, LXR Resorts & Resorts
Maysan Doha additionally only recently opened. Because it’s described, the “opulent city resort” is simply 13 kilometers from city, and is “rooted in royal Qatari custom but reimagined for modern-day residing.” The property “boasts palatial rooms with non-public swimming pools, 5-star delicacies, bespoke concierge companies and immersive native experiences.” Entry stage rooms are 785 sq. ft (73 sq. meters).
The lodge gives a spa, a cigar lounge, a signature restaurant, and a shisha lounge. As soon as once more, there aren’t any actual footage of the property but, regardless that it’s allegedly open.
You could find renderings of the lodge under.
Charges at this property begin at over $2,500 per evening, together with within the peak of summer season. Sadly in the mean time not one of the lodging are thought of “commonplace” rooms, so Hilton Honors factors redemptions value roughly a million factors per evening.
Backside line
Hilton has not too long ago opened two LXR properties in Qatar, that are at present the costliest properties within the Hilton portfolio, by way of the charges for base rooms. Each lodges value $2,500+ per evening, which appears outrageous to me.
Whereas I’d gladly keep right here (out of curiosity) if commonplace room factors redemptions had been obtainable, sadly solely premium awards can be found, so charges are outrageous in each money and factors.
What do you make of those two new LXR properties?
