IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed plans to bring its iconic boutique lifestyle brand Kimpton to Qatar, with the signing of Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, scheduled to open in mid-2026.
The 283-key luxury lifestyle hotel will be located in the heart of Doha, marking a significant expansion of IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the Gulf region. The property will transform a landmark downtown building into a design-led social hub, blending Kimpton’s playful aesthetic, culinary creativity and people-first service philosophy.
Founded more than four decades ago as a pioneer of the boutique hotel movement, Kimpton has built a global reputation for expressive design, immersive dining concepts and warm, human-centred hospitality. Kimpton Al Rowda Doha will fully reflect this ethos, positioning itself as a vibrant meeting place for both international travellers and the local community.
Situated within a lively central district, the hotel will place guests close to Doha’s key commercial centres, cultural landmarks and visitor attractions. The location is designed to appeal equally to business travellers and leisure guests, reinforcing Doha’s role as a regional hub for commerce, culture and events.
Accommodation at Kimpton Al Rowda Doha will include a mix of thoughtfully curated guest rooms, suites and apartments. The hotel’s lifestyle credentials will be anchored by five distinct dining and lounge venues, including a destination rooftop bar offering panoramic views across the city skyline.
In keeping with Kimpton’s long-standing traditions, the hotel will also be pet-friendly, extending the brand’s inclusive approach to hospitality within the Qatari market.
The Doha signing builds on Kimpton’s accelerating expansion across the Middle East. The brand has already established a presence in Saudi Arabia with Kimpton KAFD in Riyadh, and is set to debut in Dubai later this year, followed by an opening in Jeddah.
Doha’s selection as the next Kimpton destination reflects the city’s sustained growth in international visitation, supported by world-class cultural institutions such as the Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar, as well as its status as a major global aviation hub.
IHG currently operates eight hotels in Qatar across five brands — including InterContinental, voco, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites — and the addition of Kimpton further strengthens the group’s upscale and lifestyle offering in the market.
With its emphasis on design, dining and authentic connection, Kimpton Al Rowda Doha is set to introduce a new dimension of lifestyle hospitality to the Qatari capital when it opens in 2026.