Doha, Qatar - Over half of the 154 units of the W Doha Residences have already been rented out, four months before they are scheduled to be handed over to tenants. W Doha, managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is the first-of-its-kind project in Qatar. The 291 rooms and suites of the W hotel occupy the lower 15 floors of the stylish new building in West Bay, while floors 16 through 29 are home to the luxury serviced quarters of the W Residences, complete with its own exclusive private entrance.
"We're obviously thrilled with the response that the W Residences have received so far," shared Mr. Safak Guvenc, General Manager of the W Doha Hotel & Residences, "but naturally there's an upward pressure on rents because of it." Elegant and energetic, in the spirit of the W brand, the residences all feature tasteful design, ample privacy and all the comforts of modern living. In addition, they will have 24/7 access to the hotel's room service, or IN-ROOM DINING as W calls it, as well as W's trademark WHATEVER/WHENEVER® service - a concierge that will arrange for whatever a guest requests - from his favorite cigar to a chartered jet - whenever he requests it, as long as its legal.
Boasting signature W interior design, the W Residences will spoil occupants with a variety of features including signature W beds with 400 thread count sheets, fully equipped luxury kitchens featuring all the latest amenities & facilities and spa-inspired master bathrooms with stone vanity tops, lavish baths and separate rain showers. All Residences will be serviced daily by the W Style Department, and have access to other W services such as the 24 hour Welcome Ambassador and Wheels service, dedicated covered parking and preferred access to the W's bars, restaurants, lounges and spas under the W VIP program.
"The W Residences will allow occupants to live the W lifestyle all 365 days of the year," said Mr. Guvenc. "No effort will be spared in the quest to deliver the wow! experience that W is renowned for." Tenants will have full access to the hotel's fully equipped SWEAT gym, the BLISS spa and the temperature controlled and shaded WET pool with its very own poolside bar. Also accessible will be the W's two concept restaurants - Spice Market and Market by Jean Georges Vongerichten, La Maison du Caviar, Wahm Shisha Lounge, Crystal Lounge and the Thassos Café at the signature W Living Room. Exclusive retail stores like W the Store by Plum and teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland will further enhance the access to all that is luxury.
"W is introducing a whole new level of luxury living to Qatar, and the tremendous demand is proof that we are on the right track," said Mr. Guvenc. Indeed, given the highflying tastes of Qatar's elite along with the country's booming property market, the W Doha Residences might just spark off a new trend. One way or another, the residents of its luxury serviced apartments are sure to cherish the W experience every day of their lives.
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About W Hotels Worldwide
W Hotels is a global lifestyle brand with 21 properties in the most vibrant cities around the world. Inspiring and indulging its guests with thoughtful, refreshing and stylish experiences, signature restaurants, bars and destination spas, W has become the fastest growing luxury hotel brand in the world. Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design, comfort, and cultural influences from fashion to music to art and everything in between. W's first residential property, W Dallas-Victory, opened in June of 2006, and soon thereafter was named a Forbes Magazine "Top Business Hotel." W Residences, offering the W lifestyle at home, have been announced for Scottsdale (2008), Midtown Atlanta (2008), Fort Lauderdale (2008), Buckhead (2008), Hoboken (2008), Downtown Atlanta (2009), Downtown New York (2009), South Beach (2009), Phoenix (2009), Hollywood (2009), Philadelphia (2009), and Austin (2010). Internationally, W has announced plans for hotels in Istanbul (2008), Doha (2008), Hong Kong (2008), St. Petersburg (2008), Athens (2008), Santiago (2008), Milan (2008), Dubai-Festival City (2008), Shanghai (2009), Barcelona (2009), W Macao Studio City (2009), Guangzhou (2010), and Dubai-The Palm (2010). W's first Retreat & Spa, W Maldives, opened in September of 2006 and in March of 2007, received the prestigious Travel + Leisure Design Award for Best Resort. W has plans to open Retreat & Spa hotels in Vieques (2008), Koh Samui (2008), and Verbier (2010), the latter of which will serve as W's first ski retreat. For more information, visit www.whotels.com.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 155,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com/pressclub
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