W Doha rolls out the red carpet for local guests

Only between 1st March and 31st July 2009, all Qatari residents and nationals will be able to book the hotel's glamorous suites and residences at almost half of their rack rates.

Safak Guvenc, W Doha Hotel & Residences General Manager, said of the promotion, "We want to give the first look to our local friends and honour them for inspiring us in making W Doha such an interesting fusion of contemporary elements and time-honoured arts and tradition."

Founded on the belief that 'there are customers who seek a balance between style and substance,' W, the fastest growing luxury brand in the world, is known for its characteristic high-energy interiors, lifestyle-driven design and all-pervading technology. Like the other W hotels around the world, W Doha will cater specifically to the tastes of the young & young at heart, but with a uniquely Middle Eastern twist.

With its 291 innovative W guest rooms & suites and 154 W Residences, "W Doha will give guests something very unique for the region," said Safak Guvenc.

It has been built not only as a place to stay, but to inspire and indulge guests with refreshing personal touches and whimsical environs. Plush 400-thread-count sheets and 100% goose down comforters are standard in every room, as are soft velour and microfiber bathrobes in rooms and suites respectively.

Each room has access to an extensive choice of movies, music and video programs on demand, played back on the superb music system, DVD players and LCD screen televisions that every room features.

Also spoiling guests are the fully stocked MUNCHIE BOXES and variety of turndown amenities for every night of the week.

Technology is omnipresent, with all digital services but a mouse click away for guests to access. Guestrooms are fully wired, featuring the latest cutting-edge services such as WiFi internet access, high-speed laptop connectivity, iPod cradles and the most advanced in-room entertainment systems in the industry.

And the icing on the cake is W's trademark Whatever/Whenever service - a concierge that will arrange for whatever a guest requests, whenever it is requested, as long as it's legal. And there's also the W Insider, ensuring that guests are welcomed, wowed and delighted whenever they step into the living room (lobby).

And if you thought that the W was just another place to sleep at night, you'd miss out on so much more. According to Safak Guvenc "Guests will be spoiled for choice with ways to spend their time within the hotel."

The fully equipped SWEAT gym will satisfy even the most dedicated fitness fans. Those looking purely to wind down could head to the BLISS spa for a relaxing massage or chill out in the temperature controlled WET pool with its very own underwater music and multi-colour fibre-optical lighting.

Two concept restaurants by world-famous chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten - Market by Jean-Georges and Spice Market will pamper guests' palates with exotic international cuisine, while the Crystal Lounge, Wahm and La Maison du Caviar will offer an opportunity to lighten up with friends.

Business travelers will find their every whim fulfilled before they even ask. With almost 1,000 square metres of meeting and event space, W Doha will be able to host business and social gatherings of up to 500 people. High speed WiFi internet access, plasma screens and state-of-the-art AV equipments will be available for use at the click of a button.

The Sensory Set Up of the meeting rooms, a unique W concept, will stimulate all five senses with mood music and aromatherapy scents, thought-provoking place cards and creative catering, retro candies and inspiring games.

Standing right across from the popular City Center mall, the W Doha is only a 15-minute drive from the airport. Doha's beautiful Corniche, as well as beach and water sports facilities are just 5 minutes away by car, while the challenging greens of the Doha Golf Club are a quick 10 minute drive.

The Lucky Locals weekend offer is valid only on Wed/Thu/Fri nights until 31st July 2009. Only Qatari residents will be entitled to the special rates. ID will be required upon check-in.