A 42-story Waldorf Astoria hotel is planning to open in Doha’s West Bay area within the the next three years, Arabian Business reports.

The Waldorf, which is managed by Hilton Worldwide, is one of some 21 hotels that the Ministry of Business and Trade has said will be erected in Qatar by 2017. The majority of those hotels are expected to be four- or five-star.

Arabian Business reports:

The (Waldorf) will be in the heart of the modern business and diplomatic district, close to Qatar Stock Exchange and near to the upcoming Doha Convention Centre, due to open later this year.

Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay will feature 250 rooms and suites as well as 80 large serviced apartments.

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