A king room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Doha – Old Town in Qatar. Courtesy Hilton Worldwide
A king room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Doha – Old Town in Qatar. Courtesy Hilton Worldwide

Travel news: Seeing Double in Doha with new hotel



The first DoubleTree property in Doha, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Doha – Old Town, has opened its doors in the Qatari capital. It's currently offering guests 30 per cent off bed-and-breakfast stays, and 20 per cent off meals in the hotel's main restaurant, Open. The 187-room, five-star hotel is a 10-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, and is near to to the Corniche and other local attractions including the Museum of Islamic Art and the Emiri Diwan Palace. There's also an open-air lounge, while each of the rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows that give panoramic views of the city. King rooms cost from Dh534 per night, including taxes, breakfast, Wi-Fi and late checkout. The offer is available until the end of February. For more information visit, doubletree3.hilton.com.

Christmas is coming early in Paris

Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, has a Christmas deal that includes accommodation in a studio room, complimentary breakfast for two at La Cuisine, Pierre Hermé hot chocolates and patisseries for two, orange gingerbread, a Christmas gift, use of the hotel's fitness and pool facilities, and Wi-Fi. The offer is available from December 5 to December 31, and costs from Dh3,993 per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.leroyalmonceau.com.

Go to Guam cheaper with Dusit Thani

The new Dusit Thani Guam Resort is offering a 20 per cent discount on bookings to celebrate its opening. Located in the heart of the Pacific, the 419-room resort is between the Outrigger Guam Resort and the Hyatt Regency Guam, with panoramic views of the nearby Tumon Bay. The resort boasts a kids' club, spa and fitness centre, and a selection of restaurants. The offer is valid until December 20, and costs from Dh1,590 per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.dusit.com.

Shopping fun with stays in Washington

The Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, which is in a trendy suburb on the outskirts of Washington in the United States, has launched a winter shopping package. It's offering a gift card worth the equivalent of Dh184 to spend at the adjacent Tysons Corner Center mall for every night booked before January 31. Guests will also receive an "All Access Pass", which offers in-store discounts. The 300-room hotel, which opened in April, is close to the Silver Line Metro station and 15 minutes from Dulles International Airport. The package costs from Dh451 per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.tysonscornercenter.regency.hyatt.com.

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