The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort

Sixteen villas and suites at The Chedi Katara occupy a private stretch of Shakespeare Street inside Doha's Katara Cultural Village, the 1km² arts precinct that houses the Qatar Philharmonic and the historic amphitheatre.

The resort fronts a private beach on the Arabian Gulf, with umbrellas and sun decks backed by a landscaped garden and outdoor pool. A full spa handles everything from foot and neck massage to couples' treatments; the fitness centre and sauna complete the wellness floor. Room service runs around the clock alongside a resident restaurant.

Katara sits roughly 10km north of downtown Doha, between West Bay's glass towers and the Pearl-Qatar island. The hotel runs an airport shuttle, useful given that Hamad International lies 25km south.