Doha's newest luxury hotel revealed "Intercontinental Doha The City"

New Hotel Opening in the Centre of Qatar's West Bay Business District in the First Quarter of 2012

Doha, QATAR - January 25, 2012: The anticipation is building for the launch of the latest luxury hotel in Doha as InterContinental Doha The City makes its name public, bringing new perspectives to the city. Set to be a glittering addition to Doha's hospitality scene, the hotel and residences offer guests a complete "In the Know" experience of the booming capital city of Qatar.

InterContinental Doha The City will offer 58 storeys of the highest standards in accommodation and facilities, surrounded by the towering skyscrapers of Qatar's growing business district, West Bay.

"Our name reflects the style and ambience of the hotel itself and our prime location, in the heart of financial and diplomatic districts of the exclusive West Bay area, will ensure that InterContinental Doha The City mirrors the bold ambitions of the surrounding city," said David Todd, General Manager.

The five-star hotel and residence brings a new perspective on luxury, along with superior standards of service, fresh innovative concepts, elegant accommodation and the unique local knowledge that is synonymous with the InterContinental brand across the globe.

"It is an exciting time for us all as InterContinental Doha The City comes together in the final stages before opening. We are strengthening an established brand in an ambitious and forward-looking city and we are confident with our offering as we look to welcoming our first guests," added Todd.

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