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Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa, proudly announced today the opening of the first hotel under its management in Qatar, Oryx Rotana, in Doha. Oryx Rotana is conveniently situated at the pulse of the city, in close proximity to Doha’s International Airport and just minutes away from the city centre, allowing easy access to the hub of the conference, entertainment and shopping facilities of Doha. This 400-room hotel will delight business and leisure travelers alike with terrific service, comfortable and stylish guest rooms and state-of-the-art facilities.

Oryx Rotana features the latest high-tech facilities including nine fully-equipped meeting rooms with the most up-to-date audio-visual equipment, two ballrooms and a dedicated professional team on hand to aid in hosting business events and meetings. It provides business travelers with the ultimate services in getting the job done efficiently, while giving them the chance to wind down and relax at any of the numerous leisure facilities that include a fully-fledged fitness centre, Jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas, swimming pool, and massage rooms

Oryx Rotana also boasts five signature restaurants to suit every guest’s palate and dining need. These specialized venues include: Sky Lounge – a lobby bistro offering a tempting array of mouthwatering delicacies, light snacks, desserts in addition to fusion tea and coffee; Choices - daily International buffets and an a-la-carte menu selection; The Cellar - fine selection of beverages and Mediterranean tapas; Jazz Club - exclusive jazz club with live entertainment; and "Splash" a casual dining experience by the poolside, complemented by hearty refreshments such as light snacks, sandwiches and fresh, healthy salads.

Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 70 properties throughout the MENA region with an aggressive expansion plan in place. At Rotana, we have chosen to acknowledge how precious time is to you by making all time spent with us, Treasured Time. This means that we pledge to understand and meet the individual needs of all our guests. In so doing, we have evolved our product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. Treasured Time. Our promise to you. Robin

Further information on any Rotana property, its brands or reservations can be obtained by visiting rotana.com or by contacting one of our regional sales offices.

For further information about this press release, please contact:
Lana Jwainat
Director of Marketing & Communications
Oryx Rotana-Doha
Tel:   00 974 4402 3333
Fax: 00 974 4402 3300
Lana.Jwainat@rotana.com