The legacy of Europe's oldest luxury hotel group continues as the iconic destination opens in Doha offering Kempinski's heritage of impeccable customer service.

Doha, 25th February 2015

Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha, Qatar's new ultra-luxury resort has officially opened its doors to welcome visitors and guests. As Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski is synonymous with personal service and hospitality. It is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties, personified in its new hotel located on the sought after The Pearl-Qatar.

Wissam Suleiman, General Manager, comments: "This hotel is a benchmark for personalised luxury in Doha. From the opulent corridors and public spaces, to the luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, to a selection of the finest restaurants and lounges, all of these premium offerings will offer an unrivalled and tailored experience for each and every one of our guests."

The new premier destination is a testament to Kempinski's landmark properties, with Marsa Malaz Kempinski showcasing the finest European architecture blended with traditional Arabian elements - a true palace in every sense of the word. There are over half a million pieces of mother of pearl across the hotel; 330,000 decorating the walls and 280,000 hand carved into the furniture. Additionally, the stunning hand-blown Murano glass oyster chandeliers from Italy showcase Kempinski's attention to detail, boasting over 44,000 pieces across four chandeliers within the hotel's lobby, taking over six weeks to assemble.

A truly ocular experience has been created for guests with Marsa Malaz Kempinski showcasing over 3,000 pieces of art, ranging from paintings to sculptures, exhibited both indoors and outdoors, created by artists from around the world. This includes Doha-based artist Ahmed al Bahrani who crafted the iconic 'horse' sculpture visible upon entering the island of Marsa Malaz Kempinski. It's the finer details that exude the intricacy put into this hotel; there are over 3,000 pieces of handcrafted glasses and over 9,000 pieces of handcrafted chinaware created especially for Marsa Malaz Kempinski. These bespoke pieces will be offered for guests across the 11 food and beverage outlets across the resort - a number unprecedented in Doha.

Mr Suleiman continues: "The opening of Marsa Malaz Kempinski is not only an important milestone for us as a luxury hotel brand, but also for the State of Qatar, which is fast becoming a world-class destination. Doha's new premier resort is the perfect place to start the journey of discovering Qatar's unique culture and heritage combined with the fast-paced development of this modern city."

Kempinski has seven properties in the Gulf with two more hotels in the Middle East scheduled to open in the coming year. With over 75 five-star hotels in 30 countries, every Kempinski hotel is synonymous to luxury. The portfolio comprises of historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts, and prestigious residences (including Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha). Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location.

Admirers of Marsa Malaz Kempinski can follow or like their recently launched social media channels to see the latest news, videos and photography via;

·         https://www.facebook.com/marsamalaz
·         https://twitter.com/marsamalaz
·         instagram.com/marsamalaz

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Additional Information about Marsa Malaz Kempinski:
As one of the truly most inspiring hotels in the region, Marsa Malaz Kempinski will upon full completion later this year offer bespoke dining and entertainment options for visitors and guests across 11 food and beverage outlets - an unprecedented number in Qatar. A selection of six different types of restaurants serving an array of cuisines includes Levant-inspired recipes at Al Sufra, traditional Spanish cuisine in El Faro, a blend of European and Mediterranean flavours from Sawa, as well as Pan Latin dining from Toro Toro, redefining Italian cuisine in Antica Pesa and Japanese fine-dining in Nozomi. In addition, there are two cafés, al fresco pool-side dining, a sophisticated lounge and an unparalleled rooftop lounge with large open-air terraces.

Marsa Malaz Kempinski, the city's new premier destination, located on its own secluded island, offers guests 281 luxurious rooms and suites offering unparalleled space and luxurious comfort, where guests will lay on no less than 300-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. Meeting and conference facilities include the Palazzo ballroom measuring 1,100 sq m (11,538 sq ft), ideal for VIP delegations or a stunning location for weddings. It also features an exclusive beach located in a private bay along with outdoor swimming pools, water sports facilities, yachts jetty and tennis courts. Additionally, the 3,000 sq m tranquil Spa by Clarins, due to open in early 2015, features 23 treatment rooms, exclusive female areas, a health club, indoor pool, beauty salons, saunas and steam rooms.

About Kempinski:
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe's oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski's rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now manages a portfolio of 75 five-star hotels in 30 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts, and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2014.

To book or for further information visit:
kempinski.com/press
kempinski.com/marsamalaz
globalhotelalliance.com

Media Contacts:
Nikolaos Foskolos • Public Relations & Marketing Manager
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha | Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha
P.O. Box 24892 • The Pearl • Doha • Qatar
Tel +974 4035 5555
nikolaos.foskolos@kempinski.com

Catherine Sharrott
Grayling Qatar
Tel +974 3357 1077
catherine.sharrott@grayling.com

© Press Release 2015