Melia Hotels International, Spain's leading hotel company, has added Qatar to its portfolio of hotels, with the signing of a five-star property at Doha’s West Bay.

Melia Doha, which will be the hotel’s third property in the GCC, is scheduled to open in January next year.

The new development will be set up at the Samickh Bin tower in the West Bay, and will offer 317 rooms and suites including a variety of restaurants and facilities for wellness and beauty.

"The Arabian Gulf is a natural focus for the expansion of our luxury brands, and the signing of Doha Meliá brings to this important property a guarantee of solvency and management for the future, while representing partnership and commitment of two business groups with a strong foundation and family values," said Gabriel Escarrer, Melia vice-president and CEO. – TradeArabia News Service