The Grand Prix weekend in Qatar has quickly become an annual oasis on the Formula 1 calendar. Besides the action on the circuit, this Grand Prix is also known for its unparalleled luxury off the track. Doha’s top hotels go beyond five stars, with amenities that sometimes surpass the imagination. We present you with a top 5 of the most extravagant hotel features we encountered.
The Qatar Grand Prix is not only known for the challenges on the circuit but also for the unparalleled luxury off the track. Doha’s top hotels provide the F1 drivers and their teams with a perfect place to recharge and relax, with amenities specifically tailored to the racing world. From private beaches to personal wellness wings: we list the five most extravagant features of Qatari hotels that help the drivers to appear in top form at the start.
1. Private beach with personal butlers
A hotel with its own beach. And then a personal butler ready with a chilled towel, that’s a nice way to recover from the race! In hotels such as the Four Seasons Doha and The St. Regis Doha, guests have access to private beaches that are exclusive to hotel guests. And this is not just any beach; the butlers are ready with sunblock service and luxury snacks, such as fresh fruit and small dishes.
2. Next level infinity pools
Floating in a pool above the desert, in Doha it’s possible. Hotels like the Mandarin Oriental boast spectacular infinity pools that offer views of Doha’s skyline and the endless desert. At some pools, the infinity view even extends downwards through the glass bottoms of the pool – floating above the oases of the Orient. It’s an experience you won’t find at most other F1 locations.
3. Your Own Wellness ‘Wing’ – Yes, Indeed!
Most F1 drivers have their own masseur, but an entire wellness wing in the hotel? In Doha, it’s possible. At the Al Messila Resort and the Ritz-Carlton, drivers and their teams have access to private wellness spaces reserved exclusively for them. These luxury suites offer the most luxurious and personalized wellness options. And privacy? That’s 100% guaranteed.
4. Relax in Your Own Oasis
In resorts like Al Messila, just outside Doha, VIP guests have their own little oasis. These peninsula villas offer guests a completely secluded world, with a private pool, large garden, and personal staff. These villas, which feel like palaces, are designed for ultimate luxury and discretion.
5. Water from a Golden Faucet!
Pure opulence can also be found in the details. At least, if you can call a golden faucet a detail. You’ll find one, for example, at the Mondrian Doha Hotel, complemented by Italian marble and hand-painted details. This decadent finish turns every space into a royal residence – an atmosphere that even the biggest F1 stars marvel at.
Beach butlers, infinity pools, golden faucets – Max Verstappen and the other drivers will have their fill of luxury surrounding the upcoming F1 race in Doha. But there’s also racing to be done! Will they find the balance?
