ASCOTT today opened its first premier serviced residence in Qatar, the 299-unit Ascott Doha, bringing Ascott’s Gulf portfolio to six properties in four countries.
Vincent Wee, Ascott’s managing director for India and Gulf Cooperation Council, said: “We see strong demand for serviced residences in Qatar. Our first serviced residence in Qatar, Somerset West Bay Doha, has been achieving occupancy of over 80 per cent. Ascott Doha heralds a new benchmark for luxury serviced residences and it is well-positioned to attract the growing number of expatriates and travellers arriving in the city.”
He also revealed that Ascott had plans to open its Oman properties – Somerset Panorama Muscat and Sohar Garden Residences – within the next 24 months, and deepen the company’s footprints through partnerships in Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Located in the diplomatic centre of the city at the north end of the Corniche waterfront promenade, Ascott Doha is near the Doha Exhibition Centre and a 10-minute drive from the city’s business and financial district.
It offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that come with a fully-equipped kitchen, en-suite bathrooms, separate dining and living areas as well as a home entertainment system, complimentary wireless Internet access and an iPod docking station. Other amenities include an indoor or rooftop temperature-controlled pool, gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms and also business centre services, meeting rooms and Wi-Fi access for business travellers.
Ascott is offering special introductory rates from 850 Qatari riyals (US$233) per night and promotional packages for yearly stays until December 30 on Ascott Doha’s website.
