Marriott International announced the opening of JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha.  Owned by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), the hotel will cater to sophisticated, self-assured travelers in the heart of Doha’s commercial district.

The opening follows the recent announcement by ARTIC to rebrand its City Center Hotel to JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, under the management of Marriott International.  Through a phased approach, areas throughout will soon undergo renovations to deliver an on-brand experience in Doha’s commercial center, whilst remaining open to guests.

Commenting on the opening, Safak Guvenc, Area Vice President – Gulf, Levant and Pakistan, Marriott International said, “JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha is a great addition to our diverse portfolio in Doha. Our teams will be working hard to undergo changes and refresh spaces across the hotel to deliver the iconic JW experience to the vibrant city of Doha.”

Guvenc added, “On this occasion, we would like to thank HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Al Thani, Mr. Tarek El Sayed and the entire team of ARTIC for their trust and support in Marriott International.  We look forward to working with the ARTIC team to make this hotel a successful collaboration.”

JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha is directly connected to the City Center Mall, offering a host of shopping and entertainment options.  It comprises 272 contemporary guestrooms including 38 suites, 60 club rooms and 42 serviced apartments as well as a Spa, Health Club and a 2,000-square-metre pool deck. Meeting planners will also find ample options for meetings and events with a Grand Ballroom and eight meeting rooms.

The hotel also features seven distinct culinary experiences from a range of international cuisines including, a Greek restaurant, an Argentine grill, a Chinese restaurant with a club lounge, live seafood and teppanyaki and a Middle Eastern outlet.

Rick Enders, Multi-Property General Manager, JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha and Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel added, “We are thrilled to welcome our first guests into the JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha.  This property is the ideal destination for business and leisure travelers into Doha, given its location within the commercial district and being linked to the city’s premier shopping and entertainment destination.”

Guests of JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha can now enroll in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s new travel program replacing Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). Existing members can enjoy their member benefits at this exciting hotel.

For more details or to enroll, please visit MarriottBonvoy.com.