The hotels below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over QAR 1,800)
$$$ (QAR 1,500 to QAR 1,800)
$$ (QAR 1,000 to QAR 1,500
$ (up to QAR 1,000)

Ritz Carlton
Arguably the city's finest hotel, the Ritz Carlton has 374 rooms and a spot on location overlooking the Arabian Gulf with many of the rooms in this tower offering sweeping views. There are nine restaurants, a spa and modern fitness centre, two ballrooms, a business centre, marina and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

PO Box 23400, West Bay Lagoon area
Tel: 484 8000.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$$+

InterContinental Doha
This fully equipped five-star hotel sits on Doha's waterfront. It offers a choice of six restaurants, a gym, outdoor swimming pool, two tennis courts and two squash courts, as well as a private 500m (1,640ft) stretch of beach, the longest private beach in Doha.

Al Istiqlal Road
Tel: 484 4444.
Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com
Price: $$$$

Sheraton Doha Hotel and Resort
The self-styled ‘Pyramid of the Gulf' boasts 353 rooms and a waterfront setting in 70 acres of grounds in the West Bay area. The conference and incentive facilities are amongst the most impressive in Qatar.

Al Corniche Street
Tel: 485 4444.
Website: www.sheraton-doha.com
Price: $$$

Rydges Plaza Doha
This new four-star hotel has been a welcome addition to the Doha hotel scene. The Rydges Plaza has 136 rooms, including two purpose built for travellers with impaired mobility. The Royal Suites have their own suites and whirlpool baths. With a gym, swimming pool and three function rooms the Rydges Plaza is equally equipped for both business and leisure users.

Abu Firas Street
Tel: 438 5444.
Website: www.rydges.com
Price: $$

Oasis Hotel and Beach Club
If it is cheap and cheerful you are after then this is the place. The Oasis Hotel and Beach Club boasts 154 rooms, two ballrooms and three meetings rooms, as well as a swimming pool and other sports facilities.

Ras Abu Aboud Road
Tel: 442 4424.
Website: www.oasishotel-doha.com
Price: $