IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, marking the debut of the Kimpton brand in Qatar.
The 283-key hotel is scheduled to open in mid-2026 and will be located in central Doha. The property will operate under the Kimpton brand, part of IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio.
Kimpton Al Rowda Doha will include guest rooms, suites and apartments. The hotel will feature five dining and lounge venues, including a rooftop bar.
Kimpton Al Rowda Doha to open in mid-2026 under IHG
The property will be positioned close to commercial districts, cultural sites and visitor attractions, serving business and leisure travellers. The hotel will also operate as a pet-friendly destination.
The Kimpton brand was founded in 1981 and operates more than 80 hotels and over 100 food and beverage venues globally.
“Bringing the Kimpton brand to Doha is a milestone moment for IHG in the Middle East. Doha is a city of compelling contrasts, where timeless tradition meets bold ambition. Kimpton’s talent for weaving local narrative into intuitive, design-forward hospitality makes it the perfect brand for this dynamic location,” Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts – India, Middle East & Africa said in a statement.
“With this conversion, we are reimagining a well-located property into a beacon of boutique luxury, offering the personalized, experience-rich stay that today’s discerning travelers seek,” he added.
Doha expansion follows regional Kimpton openings
“We are proud to partner with IHG to bring the first Kimpton hotel to Qatar. The transition to the Kimpton brand aligns with our vision for this landmark property and with Doha’s own trajectory as a leading global destination. Doha is firmly on the global map for luxury travel and lifestyle, and we look forward to transforming this prime property into a hotel that represents the avant-garde of boutique luxury hospitality in the region,” Sheikh Khalid Bin Jassim Al Thani further explained.
Doha has recorded growth in international visitors, supported by major events, cultural institutions and aviation connectivity. The city is home to the Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar.
The signing adds to Kimpton’s expansion in the region. The brand recently opened Kimpton KAFD in Riyadh and plans to open hotels in Dubai and Jeddah.
IHG currently operates eight hotels in Qatar across five brands, including InterContinental, voco, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites.
