The Torch Doha is the tower you see from across the city, a torch-shaped landmark in the Aspire Zone, and the hotel occupies it. The Visit Qatar guide lists the hotel and its Three Sixty restaurant among the highlights near Aspire Park, and the location is its great advantage for certain trips. The 88-hectare park is on the doorstep, with its lake, running track and playgrounds, and the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum and Khalifa International Stadium are beside it. It is the natural base for sport lovers, families with active children and anyone who wants an unusual view. The downside is distance: the Aspire Zone is west of the centre, so Souq Waqif and the Corniche are a taxi or metro ride away.
Living in it
Stay for the view, the park and the sport. The nearest metro station to the park is Al Aziziyah on the Gold Line, about a 15-minute walk from the park, so check the walking distance from the hotel before relying on it. Check the rate page for current room types, meal plans and the facilities, including the pool and the restaurants.
Trade-offs
The Aspire Zone is quiet in the evening compared with the souq, so you will travel for dinner unless you eat in the hotel. It is a good value base for families and sports fans, but less so for visitors who want walkable culture. Combine it with Msheireb by spending your first nights in the old centre and your last here, or vice versa.
Who it suits
Families, runners and sports fans who want the park and the stadium zone on their doorstep, and anyone who wants a view over the city. When to book: major sporting events in the Aspire Zone can raise prices and fill rooms, so check your dates against the events calendar, and compare midweek rates with weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓Aspire Park setting
- ✓Landmark tower views
- ✓Three Sixty restaurant
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Restaurants
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Airport transfers on request
Good questions
Where is The Torch Doha?+
In the Aspire Zone, beside Aspire Park and near the 3-2-1 museum and Khalifa International Stadium.
Is it close to the souq?+
No, it is west of the centre, so Souq Waqif is a taxi or metro ride away.
Who is it best for?+
Families, sports fans and travellers who want an unusual tower view.
