IHG to Debut Kimpton Hotels & Resorts in Qatar
IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality, has announced the signing of Kimpton Al Rowda Doha. Slated to open in mid-2026, the 283-key property will mark the debut of the Kimpton brand in Qatar, introducing a new era of playful design and "human-centered" luxury to the heart of the capital.
For couples planning a Doha wedding, the arrival of Kimpton promises a refreshing alternative to traditional ballrooms. Famed for pioneering the boutique hotel concept, Kimpton Al Rowda Doha will offer a blend of expressive design and immersive lifestyle experiences, making it an ideal choice for pre-wedding celebrations, stylish stays, and intimate wedding events.
The hotel is set to become a culinary hotspot with 5 distinct dining and lounge venues. Highlighting the property’s appeal for social events is a rooftop bar offering panoramic views of the Doha skyline; a perfect backdrop for engagement parties or post-wedding brunches. In keeping with Kimpton’s global tradition, the hotel will also be a pet-friendly destination, welcoming "furry companions" to join in the celebration.
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Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts – India, Middle East & Africa, said:
Bringing the Kimpton brand to Doha is a milestone moment for IHG in the Middle East. Doha is a city of compelling contrasts, where timeless tradition meets bold ambition. Kimpton’s talent for weaving local narrative into intuitive, design-forward hospitality makes it the perfect brand for this dynamic location. He added: With this conversion, we are reimagining a well-located property into a beacon of boutique luxury, offering the personalized, experience-rich stay that today’s discerning travelers seek.
Sheikh Khalid Bin Jassim Al Thani commented:
We are proud to partner with IHG to bring the first Kimpton hotel to Qatar. The transition to the Kimpton brand aligns with our vision for this landmark property and with Doha’s own trajectory as a leading global destination. Doha is firmly on the global map for luxury travel and lifestyle, and we look forward to transforming this prime property into a hotel that represents the avant-garde of boutique luxury hospitality in the region.
Situated in a vibrant downtown area near major cultural landmarks like the Museum of Islamic Art, the hotel is perfectly positioned for international destination wedding guests. This signing further strengthens IHG's luxury footprint in the Middle East, following the successful opening of Kimpton KAFD in Riyadh and upcoming debuts in Dubai and Jeddah.
IHG currently operates 8 hotels in Qatar across five brands:
