The Millennium Hotel Doha is the latest property to be opened in Qatar. The hotel began to receive guests in January 2007 but the formal opening will be in April 2007.

Leisure facilities at this five star property include a health club and indoor pool both of which are on the rooftop. There will also be a rooftop terrace restaurant and all-day dining at lobby level. The hotel has four meeting rooms and a 354 square metre banqueting hall that can accommodate over 200 people.

226 guest bedrooms are located over seven floors including 24 suites. All rooms have internet, tea & coffee making facilities, cable/satellite TV, radio & clock alarm, mini bar, daily newspaper, in-room safe and hairdryer.

The Millennium Hotel Doha is the sixth operated by Millennium & Copthorne hotels in the Middle East but the first in Qatar.

Manfred P Simons, Vice President of Operations & Development for Middle East & North Africa, says �The Millennium Hotel Doha aims to set an unparalleled standard of new services in the Middle East and will benchmark for the Arabian hospitality industry.�

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Note to editors: Millennium and Copthorne Hotels comprises over 100 three, four and five star hotels with 29,075 rooms worldwide in 17 countries. Our World of Hospitality marketing alliance partner Maritim Hotels has 49 hotels with 13,950 rooms in 7 countries. More information from www.millenniumhotels.com www.maritim.com

For further information, please contact: David Curtis-Brignell or Katherine Haynes at Millennium and Copthorne Hotels Tel: 020 7872 2472 or 020 7872 2487 Email: david.curtis-brignell@mill-cop.com or katherine.haynes@mill-cop.com