Raffles Doha | Pink Notebook

Lusail, Qatar

Raffles Doha

5 star

From $397/Night

Book Now

From $397/Night

Standard Amenities

24-hour front desk

Concierge

Express check-in/out

Luggage storage

Currency exchange

Self-parking

Laundry service

Dry cleaning

Ironing service

Newspaper service

Air conditioning

THE PINK NOTEBOOK VERDICT

Raffles Doha

Raffles Doha rises 37 floors above Lusail, a district 4 km from Doha's center, with only 132 rooms spread across all that height, so each floor holds a handful of suites rather than a corridor of doors. The Urban Double Suite alone measures 1001 square feet, with mirror, safe, and full double bedding, room service, and a stocked minibar. Guests who want spa time will find a sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms, though massage bookings need to be made ahead through the hotel directly. The pool, gym, and fitness facilities sit alongside a conference hall built for board meetings and interviews, so the hotel doubles easily for business travel between visits to Katara Cultural Village or the Qatar International Exhibition Center nearby. What separates Raffles Doha from other five-star towers on the skyline is its formality: starting December 2025, the hotel enforces a sophisticated dress code in every public space, no shorts, sandals, or sleeveless shirts, entry only via the Fairmont driveway with security confirming each visitor's purpose, and no exceptions without sign-off from the Managing Director. Couples sharing a room need a marriage certificate at check-in. None of this suits anyone chasing a beach-casual, come-as-you-are stay, but for travelers who want their five-star hotel to actually behave like one, and who don't mind an airport transfer priced at 800 QAR one way or a 1,000 QAR daily deposit, it reads as intent rather than inconvenience. Breakfast runs light during Ramadan, extra beds cost 350 QAR a night, and pets aren't part of the picture. This is a hotel with rules, and it wants you to notice. Raffles Doha stacks 132 rooms across 37 floors in Lusail, four kilometers from central Doha, with a strict dress code and marriage-certificate policy that set it apart from looser five-star towers nearby. It suits travelers who want formality, not flip-flops.

Choose your dates

Select the perfect room for your stay.

Urban Double Suite

1001 sq.ft • Full Double Bed

From $397

Insider Info

What to Know Before You Go

ALBA, a Michelin-starred Italian table

Raffles Doha's signature restaurant, ALBA, is a Michelin-starred venue that celebrates the artistry of Italian cuisine with contemporary flair, built around the rare white truffle of northern Italy. Time-honoured technique meets modern presentation inside the hotel's Katara Towers home, making it a serious dining destination in Lusail rather than a standard hotel restaurant.

Raffles Spa & Wellness

Raffles Spa & Wellness offers personalised treatments that blend advanced techniques with time-honoured rituals, delivered within private spa suites. A tailored fitness programme can be paired with the spa's rituals, making it a considered stop for wellness-focused stays rather than an afterthought tacked onto the gym.

Where you'll be

Marina East Street, Marina District, Lusail City, 4747 Lusail, Qatar

Need to know

A few notes on your visit.

Check-in
From 15:00

Check-out
Until 12:00

Size of property
132 rooms across 37 floors

Cards accepted
Visa, Jcb, Master Card, American Express, China Unionpay

Electricity
240V · 50Hz · type D/G sockets

Meals
Price of an additional breakfast: 250.00 QAR per person. Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details. Meals may be limited during Ramadan.

Children and information about extra beds
Fee for an extra bed: 350.00 QAR per night. The number of extra beds depends on the room category. You must take a look at the information about the size of the selected room.

Special living conditions
A deposit of 1,000.00 QAR per day will be required at check-in to cover any potential damages. Couples checking into the same room must present a valid marriage certificate upon check-in. Otherwise, the property may reject the booking or request that a second room be booked.

Transfer
Transfer from/to airport available. Cost: 800.00 QAR one way.

Extra info
Ministry of Interior in the State of Qatar requires travelers with passports issued by countries including India, Iran, Pakistan and Thailand to book their accommodation on the Discover Qatar Visa on Arrival Portal prior to their arrival into the country. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Parking height restrictions apply. Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details. Meals may be limited during Ramadan. The number of extra beds depends on the room category. Guests must take a look at the information about the size of the selected room. Couples checking into the same room must present a valid marriage certificate upon check-in. Otherwise, the property may reject the booking or request that a second room be booked. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Parking height restrictions apply. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels). This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global). Fee for full breakfast: approximately QAR 250.00 per person. The hotel will implement updated Dress Code and Arrival Experience policies effective December 1, 2025: All guests must follow a sophisticated dress code in public areas and dining venues. Relaxed attire is allowed only for in-house guests entering the property, but the dress code applies in all public spaces. Shorts, open footwear (flip-flops, sliders, rubber sandals), sleeveless tops for men, swimwear, beachwear, and gym attire are prohibited. Smart casual attire with closed-toe shoes is required. Shirts for men, including T-shirts, must have full sleeves. Arrival and Entry: All guests must enter via the Fairmont driveway. Security will confirm the purpose of each visit (resident guest, dining guest, event attendee, spa guest, visitor with a registered guest). No exceptions to these policies are allowed unless approved by the Managing Director or Hotel Manager. Starting from 10.01.2026, Chef Jiggs Kalr's ALBA and MasalaLibrary dishes will no longer be included in the meal price for guests who have booked Half-Board or Full-board meals. Guests who have booked meals at these rates will be able to dine exclusively at designated venues.