From this spot in West Bay, you see both city and sea in one sweep. The hotel sits on the waterfront beside the Corniche, with its own short stretch of sand tucked below the road. You walk or take a quick drive to City Centre Mall, Katara Cultural Village and The Pearl. Souq Waqif and the museums sit across the bay, close enough for easy evenings out. The airport sits a simple ride away too.

Rooms feel warm and welcoming, with soft linens, marble baths and big glass framing the sea or skyline. You can choose from smart Hilton Guest Rooms, larger Deluxe Rooms, or roomy suites with a separate lounge and balcony. Executive Rooms sit higher and give you access to the Executive Lounge on the twenty-second floor. Here you enjoy breakfast, light bites, and long views across the Arabian Gulf before or after your day in the city.

Leisure here takes its cue from the sea. You might slip into the gulf at first light, then settle back on the sand with a book and an iced drink. Children race the small waves, hunt for shells and build grand forts near the waterline. Later, you wander along the Corniche, watch wooden dhows slide past and pause for a slow coffee as the city lights flicker on across the bay.

Days often settle around the water. You wander from the wide pool to the strip of beach below the terrace. eforea Spa waits close by with quiet rooms, steam and sauna. The gym looks over the gulf, so time on the treadmill feels less of a chore. Children head straight for Kidz Paradise and the swings by the sand. From the small marina you join boat rides or simple snorkelling trips.

Food and drink feel like part of the story here. Mawasem lays out long buffet spreads inside and on the terrace by the pool. Trader Vic's brings that island bar mood with Polynesian plates and strong classics. You wander down to Bab Al Bahr for mezze at sunset, or up to Sushi On for rolls and sake. Shots, Ya Hala and Society keep music, sport and late-night talk flowing for families and friends.

Big moments feel at home here. You might plan a vow renewal, a birthday trip or a small wedding, then use the Grand Ballroom for the main event and the terrace by the water for drinks. Long tables fill with mezze and seafood from Mawasem or Bab Al Bahr. Music rolls out across the bay, children play near the sand, and you end the night with the city lights all around you.