QATAR NATIONAL HOTELS COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE MERWEB GRAND CITY CENTRE DOHA

The ideal combination of a hotel and serviced apartments in the centre of Doha

DOHA, Qatar- Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) announces the launch of Merweb Grand City Centre due to open in Doha mid 2011.

Following the successful operation of the Merwebhotel Al Sadd Doha and to the widely applauded recent opening of the Merwebhotel Central Doha, a third Merweb property is being added to the brands portfolio, scheduled to open in mid 2011. 
QNH has extended its relationship with the Al Faisal Holding and a management contract was signed to operate the new Merweb Grand City Centre Doha within the City Center Mall.
“We are delighted to have Qatar National Hotels Company manage the Merweb Grand City Centre, which is the perfect choice for business or leisure travelers requiring either a hotel or serviced apartment style accommodation,” says Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Al Faisal Holding.
“The signing of this second management agreement with our close partners the Al Faisal Holding, represents a significant step in our expansion plans across Qatar. We will be announcing further projects in the near future that further illustrate the contribution Qatar National Hotels Company is making to the expansion and development of the hospitality industry in Qatar," said Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani.
The Merweb Grand City Centre Doha is ideally located in the prestigious area of West Bay, only 15 minutes from Doha International Airport. The hotel comprises 256 rooms and suites, furnished in an exciting modern design, in addition to 97 fully furnished one, two, and three bedroom apartments. All accommodation offers the very latest amenities.
First-class service and excellent cuisine come together at the Merweb Grand City Center's food & beverage outlets. The main dining restaurant will accommodate 150 persons, a themed restaurant for up to 102 persons and a Lounge on the twenty-third floor rounded off by the T-Lounge located in the hotels lobby. An area is set aside for banquets and meetings as well as serviced offices with state-of-the-art equipment. Other facilities include an outdoor and indoor pool, children’s indoor and outdoor play areas, health club and fitness centre.
In addition, the Merweb Grand City Centre Doha offers an office floor, a first for a Doha hotel. This floor consists of 13 offices that will be rented on daily, weekly and monthly basis. The floor is supported by its own reception and a fully equipped business centre.
QNH has an enviable reputation for the company’s expertise and know-how provided by highly trained, professional management and staff – an expertise gained over many years, developed by experts, refined by application, and streamlined for adaptability.
The Merweb brands aim to offer modern facilities and services while introducing its guests, with pride, to the Qatari culture and heritage. Merweb has taken its name from one of Qatar’s earliest and most famous forts. 
Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) is currently developing the Merweb brand in Qatar with further plans to expand the brand across the Gulf region