Sharq Village & Spa a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Timothy Jackson

Enjoyed an extended layover in Doha at Sharq Village. The hotel is conveniently located close to the airport and about 10 mins from the Corniche, Souq Waqif and Msheireb. While the hotel is showing signs of age, the decor feels authentic and welcoming. The communal areas (pool) could do with a refresh, and a change in lighting, and it would be perfect. As expected at a RC property, the staff are exceptionally hospitable and helpful. The rooms are cozy and the decor is great - very traditional. The way the hotel is set up makes it feel very private and homely - rooms are spread across numerous villas, each villa containing only a few rooms. You have a private inner courtyard where you can lounge. The breakfast had a slightly less generous offering than other properties I’ve enjoyed in the GCC - but given the current context (summer and recent events in the Gulf), this can be forgiven. Overall, a restful and enjoyable stay.

Harris

Excellent stay here at the Ritz Sharq Village! They acknowledged Marriott elite status and Amex FHR at check-in, and gave us a list of benefits we were entitled to. We were upgraded to a suite and given a tour of the property. Staff were great! We were only here for a short layover and wish we could have spent more time, as the property is beautiful. The private beach views are immaculate. Hope to try the spa next time! Room was spacious and all of the details were well done, lots of great art and design. Very clean. We had room service for dinner, and the food was perfect! Big portions, fresh, a lot of flavor. The shawarma was excellent, as were the nachos. Highly recommend the Ritz chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Bryan Young

This place is truly amazing! From the landscape design to the villas and rooms, everything is top-notch. The view from the beach is very relaxing and beautiful. The amenities are exceptional and the staff are very warm-hearted, friendly and accommodating. Their food menu offers a bit of familiar favorites, while offering a taste of delicious local cuisine. I would highly recommend this Hotel and Spa to anyone.

S A

Really enjoyed my stay at Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa Doha. The whole hotel has a very relaxing vibe and the pool and beach area were honestly one of the best parts of the stay. Beach access was great and everything felt very clean and well looked after. I also really appreciated that they actually paid attention to the request I added to my booking and gave me a really good room/location because of it. Small thing but it makes a difference. The location of the hotel itself is also very convenient and getting around Doha from there was easy. Also wanted to mention Saeed, who helped me take all my luggage to the car when I was leaving even though he didn’t have to. He wasn’t even part of the bellboy team from what I could tell, he just genuinely wanted to help, which was really nice. Only small downside was the indoor kids play area. It’s a bit small and could probably do with a few more activities for children. Other than that, really good stay overall.

Zorana Golusin

What an amazing experience — every single day I felt pampered beyond anything I expected. The birthday surprise truly made me emotional. These people know exactly how to do their job. Ritz has never disappointed me, no matter the location. Please keep your standards as high as they are now, and I’ll remain your loyal guest always.