Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli

Exquisite architecture, furnishings in the rooms high quality, art within , sensibilities with conscientious staff who far exceeded my experiences in America and Europe Excellent and authentic hospitality. The staff working at the hotel in the Patisserie and restaurant were wonderfully wonderful. The nurse, restaurant worker and Front Manager Samer El Bana who came to my rescue after a dizzy spell demonstrated unusual kindness and concern.

Breakfast prices in the Patisserie were high. - Walid steered me to more affordable choices but if hoping for a light breakfast one must pay too much for not much. A beautiful buffet is offered for breakfast for those who begin the day with substantial amounts of food. A spa advertised as a Hammam is not. Avoid it if you are an experienced Hammam afficionada. Over priced for one person , promotions are for couples only. There is a strange sub text at the Spa, so much more business than pleasure - nothing of the Moroccan ambience and experience I have enjoyed in Marakkesh. This "Spa" is Thai. Uncertain if staff at this hotel is over worked and under paid but it is common in Doha Qatar . Doha relies upon serf labour. Long working days, 3 month work periods without time off in some cases and low pay in too many restaurants. The facts contradict the astonishngly informative and comprehensive Slavery Museum. Those days ae not over. Not quite. From economically disadvantaged or politically unstable countries, workers deserve respect, and fair pay with time off. Upon the backs of these hardworking men Doha is rising. Uncertain if staff at this hotel is over worked and under paid but it is common in Doha Qatar . The country that relies upon serf style labour is leaning heavily into hypocrisy.