I Stay At Raffles Doha - This Is Incredible!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- Join me as i spend one night at Raffles Doha, an ultra-luxury 6 Star hotel in Qatar's iconic Katara Towers with personal butlers, amazing pools, restaurants and so much more!
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You weren’t kidding around when you said you’ve stayed at the best hotel ever. I think you’ve reviewed the world’s first perfect hotel room!
and im not allowed to say im shocked anymore ;-)
@@garyboyle104 7 star Burj AlArab would dispute that claim
@@WalkWithMeTimYes! The suite was simply magical!
It’s almost 1am here in Australia. But I am staying up to see if Tim gets his mattress encasement. I won’t be able to sleep otherwise.
Me too lol I'm in Perth.
I'm in Sydney
😂
No ma'am, no sir! We must find out how many people can fit into the shower. Of the utmost important. 🤭
lol. Hi from Cairns.
The box in the shower turns it into a sauna/steam room x
and the RGB is red green blue, often the name for LED lights.
The man showing you around talking about the books and the private room really went above anxld beyond..you could tell he really appreciates all of what he was talking about..those are those kind of ppl that keep places in business
BUT he is not ment to reaveal it all neigther !
he loves his job and is proud of the hotel! which is so good to see
now this is what i would expect a luxury hotel to look like...absolutely stunning!
We agree!
as for me ... I HATE such impersonal big htoels - too much is too much - makes NO sense , especially when empty : NO one around !
makes the videos dull really (NO offense for Tim...😏, but hope one day he takes the role of a rich customer (dress up, have expectations, lets look what a real dinner is for those privileger customers - play the game Tim , but don"t talk too much with that accent ! I mean it kindly : being french ... when would you come to Paris or in Bretagne Island of Brehat ) 😏 with your nice wife of course and kids !
The wooden things are shoe trees to put in your leather shoes it keeps them in shape and absorbs moisture (sweat) and the other thing is to polish shoes 😊 Dutch here ✌🏼🇳🇱
And I was also wondering what those for!
Thank you for the info.
Place looks empty!
Came to say this - Plus I can't believe people don't know what they are. (Uk)
American here to say the same, also called shoe stretchers.
This drove me nuts haha, Tim, you should know this!
You can tell that man really enjoyed having someone normal to talk to.
the room of first edition books was a dream! thanks to the knowledgeable and kind staff for the tour :D :D
I had to pause about 15 minutes in to say... this is luxury like I've never seen. Opulent doesn't even come close to describing this place. Leather flocked doors, mirrored cabinets for one solitary wine glass, the smell-o-vision device, that posh elevator with the bench and lights! My god, absolutely a bucket list destination if I've ever seen one. Exquisite. Thank you for sharing this with us! ❤from the USA.
Never seen anything like it. The theatre room alone was a masterpiece...completely red...what a statement. The designers clearly knew what they were doing, marrying modern design with Islamic influence and opulence...perfect blend of old and new.
" I guess people are still in bed"
Seems no one goes to these places, "if you build it" and all that.
@@wtttrips just a show off for the Destinity - for my part I find this place merely dull !
and Tim having a Burger whereas he could taste so many wonderful things ... and not getting dressed up a bit (be it only for politeness reasons ...for the place AND for us ! - may be his wife might be jealous, BUT she should join him in these places too ...)
Amazing hotel. I am a civil engineer and I was part of the team that started the development of the whole Lusail City area back in 2003/2004 (back then it was known as the “North Beach” development). I have been riding around out there on my mountain bike many times when it was all just a stone desert. Lived in Qatar from then and until 2010. Very interesting to see how the Lusail area has been developed since. And really like watching your videos in general. Keep up the good work!
Wow!
Really incredible how Doha has transformed, great story sir.
Sink with water 💦
Expected global sea level rise was taken into account in the design of the whole “land area” of the development, so it should not be any worse off than other coastal cities around the world.
@@jimmygordonhansen Lusail once completed (not far off) is to me more of a western holiday destination potentially, but really it and Doha are practically joined. It is impressive as they look to chase the Dubai sunbed crowd 😀
The wooden shoe-shaped objects are for leather dress shoes etc. They go inside the shoe to help stretch and keep the leather from creasing when not being worn. Very classy!
Shoe trees
The ring in the wardrobe is for things like silk scarves. And yes the thing on the table is a watch and or bracelet holder
Or for men’s belts or ties?
Havn't seen a dirty laundry tote ? !!
I was expecting it to cost more.
Absolutely beautiful!
I must have missed when Tim told the price, would it be possible for you to let me know. TIA
@@elizabethnaisbitt1795 Nine hundred and something pounds a night
@@elizabethnaisbitt1795 around 36:28 - £926 for one night
@@elizabethnaisbitt1795 its 924 pound per night
On the hotels Website you can rent rooms from 700 to $1600 per night.
i gotta be honest, of all hotels i've seen you stay in, this is by far the best and most elegant! i can't find one fault and the attention to details was super. everything was pretty much as you say on point!
the smart elevator, wow!
Wow what an amazing hotel got to be the best yet well done xx
Elegant? 🤣
Tad bit better than the Circus 🎪 Circus. But not by much! 😉
There are not enough adjectives to describe how astonishing this place is. It is truly palatial. Glad you got to experience this Tim!
but it looks so dull = empty : no customers around apart from the condierges and cleaners !
The shoe thing is to go inside your shoes to help them keep their shape. Also super handy when polishing them.
I think it's time Tim stayed for 2 nights. What a fantastic hotel. It was a lot cheaper than I was expecting, too.
yeap that kind of Hotel can be up to 15 000 euros per night !
900 pond per night@@Maimitti
Hands down one of the best rooms for attention to detail, I have ever seen. A real proper execution of design and Luxury.
@harrydestaffano565 yes!
That burger was indeed 100% beef. Wagyu cattle are bred especially for the marbled meat, which is very tender and tends to be very fatty as a result. Not my cup of tea, but for those that like it, that's a good looking Wagyu burger.
Too bad they overcooked it though ;-)
its a waste to use wagyu as mince and made into a burger patty. High quality wagyu is like you said, known for their fantastic marbling and texture, most of which is just lost when you mince the meat.
I agree - that’s what happens when you use Wagyu beef for a burger. Burgers are best made from cheaper cuts from a flavour and texture perspective. Keep the Wagyu for steaks!!!
@@urbi38 because of the ratio of fat in wagyu meat, it's really hard to cook a burger to medium/rare otherwise the fat wouldn't render.
@@urbi38You can guess Tim ordered a well done burger! Come on!
Keycards to use the lifts should be the standard in every Hotel. Love that idea. Another marvelous video Tim.
I've used enough to say UK key cards exhausting up -down up- down ,they're forever not working down to reception..
Wow , the whole experience and room looked miles better compared to most hotels you’ve stayed in recently that cost way more than this one!
Agree
Tim, this, THIS, is the reason why everyone loves your channel, you open a window into places we can only dream of, that room is just perfect, one of the best I've seen on your channel, wow!!
It makes the Beverly Hotel 🏨 look 👀 lame 😂😂😂
@@rturney6376😂😂😂😂😂I have to watch it now😂😂
@@beezigthere's a million travel channels that do content like this
This is without a doubt the most elegant hotel room I have ever seen. Just WOW!
Tim Tim Tim, please never stop. Your videos are so well put together. Your comments get me laughing and brighten my day. I enjoy the way you seem to discover over the room AND we get to discover it with you! Sincerely think you are good at this and please never change.
Now THAT is what I call a luxury hotel. You can really see they put the effort into everything!
Sure, with all the slave labour it was possible.
I think that’s the most beautiful room I’ve ever seen
Me too
This looks stunning. I've just searched 4 nights with flights from Birmingham and it came out at £1700 which is great value for what it is 😊
Have fun! 😉
Do you need a travel companion 😊
You do realize it’s in Doha. What a creepy place.
I’m a Brummie - come!
@@N0bodyKnowsMeThat's an assumption! Doha is not creepy at all!
I watch/listen to Tim’s channel when I need to destress and calm down while finishing my Masters degree. It really helps me refresh and refocus while I study. Otherwise, it would be a lot less fun and quite stressful. Thanks, Tim! 🎉
Good luck 🍀 👍
@@lindavis224 Thank you!
Good luck
@@WalkWithMeTim Thank you! 🙏
Honestly, the cigar room would have made me cry with happiness. I think I would have spent all day there!
@@tereasia That room was truly amazing.
Thanks Tim for showing us a world which we might never see physically in our life time. You are very articulate and genuine - with a touch of humor. This hotel is one of the best Hotels that I have ever seen.Great job🤩I am watching from South Africa
OMG That shower is seriously out of this world, and it fits TEN people in. What a party you could have 😂. This Hotel is one of the best you have shown. Absolutely love it. Thank you for bringing us along and you didn’t keep it all to yourself 😮😂❤
I have never seen a Tim video without him being "gutted" about something. I thought for sure this would be the first. This place was incredible. Then with five seconds left in the forty minute video...🙃love the videos!
I think Tim is hilarious! Love his accent too! ❤️
@@laurastone6578 Think he should DRESS UP a little when staying in those places ! not playint I am the groomer !
and ... a pity these wonderful hotels are merely empty : it makes the vidéos a bit dull too ... why not having a glimpse (discreet) on the locals OR rich visitors (must be rich for staying there !)
i didn't look smart then .. ? i didn't see anyone walking around in a suite ;- )
That sink was insane! "Nan's Fruit Bowl" 😂
It looked like crystal
This hotel is leagues above the other hotels you've done recently. Those were overpriced and filthy. This one seems spotless. But I myself prefer something cozy and quirky and genuine. This is too much "luxury" and not my cup of tea. Thanks for the video Tim. 🤩
@@krisnapv3063 the hotel is still new. I don't think it's up to 2years old. So let's wait till it's up to atleast a decade old
It’s open less than2 years give it time. 😅
@@alexpeter1 100%.
Compared to the last Ibiza hotel, this was cheaper and the whole hotel and experience looks stunning. I’d love to have enough money to visit and have an afternoon tea there. 😊
£600 less than the ibiza hotel yet a million times better,what a hotel 😮
Agreed. Money can't buy you class
@@Emma-mk8jvyou’re saying this Qatari mess is class? ROFL.
Better in architecture and design. Looked empty, lifeless, and not very fun to me…I’ll take Ibiza, any day..over this place…
@mashenka6189
Nonsense! For some. Solitude like this is heaven!
What a beautiful hotel room/ apartment. Modern and elegant with everything you could possibly need, catered for. All the personal hygiene and home comforts are amazing, as are the views. The hotel facilities looked extensive and absolutely incredible, really was another level. A place I can only dream of and see through your wonderful camera work. Beautifully summed up at the end. Lovely Vlog again Tim thank you for sharing .
That was truly impressive, the room was amazing & so clean. The staff seemed to treat you well & were friendly, which has not always been the case.
Quite frankly, I was amazed by the hotel! It looked fantastic, and other than your ‘average burger’, everything about the place was worth every penny! Compared to the concert hotel in Ibiza, this, as a hotel, was LEAGUES better - at almost half the price (I realise that it is low season)! The hotel in Ibiza was an experience, but I would stay here any day of the week! Wow! Thanks for showing us Tim! I loved it! Look forward to the next one!❤
Totally agree!
Omg the TV works!
So this is about the 5th luxury hotel video on your channel that I have watched this weekend and Raffles wins for true luxury!
The absolute shear beauty and detail of this property is truly 6 ⭐️’s
that cigar lounge was amazing! what an absolutely gorgeous hotel.
One of the best videos you’ve done Tim, really enjoyed that. Obviously it’s one of the best hotels in the world but I love how your approach never changes. I loved the guided tour around the cigar rooms and the books were amazing!
This is by far the best hotel you’ve stayed at! The level of attention to detail is quite exceptional. Everything is perfect.
I always watch you on my tv, so I never really comment. I had to come to my phone today to say an outstanding wow woooooooo on this hotel. It's opulence untold..... blown away, and thank you for sharing all your amazing adventures and jokes ...I love them all
Wow, thank you!
can’t beat a Sunday with walk with me Tim
No one there!
How many people smoke Cigars?
Hands down, this is the most beautiful hotel and hotel suite you have shown us so far. I absolutely adore.❤❤ Greetings from Atlanta ,GA.
We agree!
Omg this hotel is incredible,love the shower I reckon 12 people at a squeeze could fit😂😊😊😊
That library!!!! What a haven in luxury! Putting this place on my bucket list just to visit the library....
They raised the bar with this one. Just wow. Love your hotel tours!
I think it's the best hotel room I've ever seen.
Stayed on the other side, fairmont. Was absolutely incredible as well, you should have checked out the spa and the gym. You were also allowed access to other swimming pools in fairmont and raffles
Yes. He didn’t show us the spa nor the gym..usually he shows all the resort amenities..
@@mashenka6189 the spa is incredible, nothing like I’ve seen before
This is the second video that I have noticed that folk do not know what a shoe fit or shoe stretcher is mainly for your very nice leather shoes. This a brilliant video. In a hotel I would never be able to stay in .Thank you for sharing your stay.
Absolutely beautiful hotel and the attention to detail is outstanding, I’d definitely stay there. You were like a kid in a sweet shop when you were opening all the drawers and cupboards! You can sense the atmosphere of the hotel too, the staff seemed very efficient. Good price too - I was shocked!!
Okay, this is what luxury should look like. Amazing! Probably one of the very best you’ve reviewed, Tim?
I'm Blown Away by the Price! .... I Can Afford It!
I felt the same when he said the price. I wasn't expecting it to be under 1000
We can in summer but not in winter when its popular - everywhere I google says do not go in summer its just too hot - travel insurance commpanies say not to go due ot heatstroke!!! Though Id probably not leave the hotel!
What was the price?
@@jmonteith4868900 pounds for one night
@@jmonteith4868Tim paid £ 926 for one night, with bed and breakfast 😊
Out of all your hotel rooms you've stayed in this has to be my fav, its amazing!
Been with you since the very beginning Tim and your walks around the east coast during those hard times ! Actually inspired me to start my own walking channel and see where it goes ! Always excited when a new Walk with me Tim video comes up , never disappointed. This video is no exception what a unique place and so gorgeous and the structure kinda reminds me of a roller coaster 🤔🧐😂
means alot , thank you .. good luck with the channel
The touchscreen in the shower is a sauna/steam generator
Effe Touch & Steam: “Touch-screen control panel with backlit icons and temperature indicator. Low maintenance thanks to the automatic boiler cleaning system that minimises limescale build-up. Stylish, compact design featuring a panel of silk-screen-printed toughened glass with a visible thickness of 3.7 cm. PSF (Power Steam Function): an innovative ventilation system that minimises temperature layering. Low maintenance and a longer life thanks to the automatic boiler cleaning system that reduces limescale build-up.”
Tim thank you for the tour. You had a butler, it would have been really interesting to have seen him in the video showing how to use everything.
he didn't want to be filmed so i respect that
Oh I'd be happy with the library and to be able to have breakfast in the room! But what an absolutely luxurious place!
That Effigibi panel in the Shaower room is the Steam and Sauna panel, you need to leave the steam funvtion open to enjoy the sauna.
Incredibly beautiful hotel.
By far the nicest hotel you have ever shown us Tim. The attention to details is just astounding.
For a place so into detail, too bad you had a hard night because of wind. Beautiful place that I will never be able to see in person. Thank you.
As a bookworm I loved the tour of the cigar rooms and all the books. First Edition doesn't mean the only copy, first edition is the first time a publisher releases a book, usually without any major edits therefore it's true to what the author wrote which is why they are so valuable. There are multiple copies printed as part of the First Edition release. The next print is then the second edition which may include edits.
Gorgeous! If you can't figure out how all of the room gadgets work, you should ask the staff to show you - in a place like that, they'd be happy to help - then you get an even better experience there, and once you've leaned them, you can show them to us too!
I don't think he stays long enough to worry.
The hotel was named after British statesman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. It is the flagship property of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, and is managed by AccorHotels after Accor acquired FRHI Hotels & Resorts. The hotel is owned by Qatar-based, government-owned Katara Hospitality.
Is that right?. I thought it might have been named after the fictional jewel thief "A.J. Raffles". Extremely impressive hotel.
Katara in Greek means Curse😂
Not listed on their website as a flagship..
Interesting. I’ll never give one dollar to the Qatar government. People should research which nefarious groups they fund.
@@roula79v.5 Katara in arabic means it drips water in Arabic. and I doubt its a curse. if anything the greek got cursed anyways meanwhile Qatar flourishing
Ultra luxury all over the place. Simply awesome, simply stunning place! Thanks for featuring this most iconic hotel in Doha!
Completely awesome. The wind rumbling through the doors wouldn't bother me in terms of sleep. Breakfast looked great and loved the lobby.
All I can say is WOW! Love it! ❤️
Glad you like it!
Fascinating - never seen anything quite like this. Very original and well shot - I was riveted right through the end - well done!
You trying to operate the controls in the shower was hilarious LMAO. That was just a fancy thing to turn on the exhaust fan or lighting. No the shower does not "dry you" LMAO. And I like how you kind of figured out that you were supposed to hit the circle underneath each function, but then kept pressing above the circle when trying to turn it off. It's all a bit too over complicated tech though haha.
Also those jets by the shower bench are to be used when sitting down lol. The big spout which you can control the pressure of is an aquamassager. Feels really nice on your back
Exceptional hotel. You're so lucky Tim doing something you love.
Oh wow the hotel is absolutely beautiful, the bedroom and bathroom was stunning. Love the Harry Potter ceiling 🥰🥰
That shower sounds like it's auditioning for a sci-fi movie-LEDs, jets from all directions, and a mystery RGB light show! The attention to detail in this hotel is truly remarkable. From the crystal chandeliers to the luxurious amenities, it’s clear they’ve thought of everything to make your stay special. The secret room in the cigar lounge with first edition books sounds amazing. Did you get a chance to read any of them or learn more about their history?
Another amazing post and I'm also very surprised it didn't cost a lot more! I agree it is astounding the staff remembered your name and I also can't imagine the upkeep and time/cost it takes to keep everything, room and common areas, so clean and pristine. As always, best to you and the fam, from Colorado!
I’m just starting the video and I can see your tv is actually working in that room! About time….its like they always give you busted TVs 😂
10:27 those are called shoe stretchers. They are used to loosen/stretch shoes. They're very handy, I own a couple myself. Very useful to have if you buy a shoe that you like, but it's slightly too tight, things like that. There are also plenty of videos here on TH-cam regarding how to use them.
@@neferazure isn't it more no mantain the shoe shape?
That was a shoe tree - it’s used to keep shoes looking plump whilst not being worn
Best hotel yet! That lobby ceiling is utterly incredible ❤
Hey Tim, what an amazing place to stay and share with us, it looked beautiful there, amazing views from your room, the pools looked fab,thank you,loved this. 😊xx
You gotta give it to Arabs for opulent luxury and incredible design. Makes even the wealthiest hotels in London seem a little grotty. Absolutely stunning. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Because London hoteliers don’t have endless oil money to spend.
@@TracyB-dn7jy 1. They have billions from oil. 2. With the billions, they can employ the most incredible European architects, engineers and designers. 3 endless cheap labour from south East Asian countries to exploit. Hence the most opulent resorts in the world.
@@1028dianemarie 100%
@@mashenka6189 they got style. Westerners use slave labor to make overpriced phones and then whine over TH-cam about other countries using slave labor. Arabs > whites
Oil money and modern slavery, read up.
Always love your enthusiasm Tim! It’s beautiful but a little too busy and ostentatious, I definitely prefer the pared back luxury of the Fairmont…
The best hotel and room you've stayed in, it's magnificent 😍
Wow! Absolutely stunning! The best one yet.
Can't wait, I really like your videos. They are so good to watch and I enjoy every single one.
Therapy for the Soul 🙂
Spectacular! That hotel takes amenities to an entirely new level. As the building ages I imagine it will be challenging to keep all the fascinating gadgets working properly. I was also impressed by the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff. Good management and such a contrast to the Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo. As someone who enjoyed world travel immensely, but whose travel days are over because of age, it is a real treat visiting places through your videos.
Oh my gosh. Out of all resorts, hotels, etc, this one is the most impressive one you have shared. That suite, OMG, I would have so much fun exploring all the nooks and crannies!!
The wall with the touchscreen in the shower room is the controls for steam and other things you can choose from. I didn’t see well the other options but most like intensity of the side water, and so on. That’s why you have a seat there. It’s not just a regular shower. It’s more than that.
Does a shower need to be so fancy?
@@Roadent1241 Sometimes
@@Roadent1241 The entire hotel is built from unnecessary fanciness so why should the shower be any different? It's like you are complaining that it's too good. If you don't want a fancy shower stay in a travel lodge.
I googled the name of the shower thing and like you said it was also a steam cubicle. Very posh
I'd imagine the RGB would illuminate the water stream from the shower as well
Another great watch! 👍🏻 always look forward to where you stay next. 😊
Of All places I have had the pleasure of seeing you review, this One is right at the Top of them all in luxury and style!
incredible job with this video. This hotel is stunning! The cleanliness, the details, just everything was perfect. Wow.
That prive for the standards was Incredible
My Mrs genuinely smashed the egg when we were there. They didn’t charge us tho thank god. It’s for sale in the room book for £600.
😥😥😮😮thank goodness, that would have made your stay so much more expensive if they had charged. They probably have insurance for damages like that.
Omg
What is it anyway?
Wow Tim that got to be the most beautiful and luxury hotel I've ever seen, The room and view is out of this world, and very welcoming staff. Thank you for sharing, amazing vlog. So far I thought that was the number one hotel . 👍
The wooden shoe shapers at the bottom with gold! It tells you how luxury it is when it has both round ended and point ended shoe shapers.
To answer if anyone doesn't know they are used ti keep your leather shoes in shape and avoid them from having the crease where you walk.
Good Morning from Nashville, Tennessee! Tim you should bring Gabby/Casper to Nashville one trip!!❤
What an entrance! Double WOW!!
Going from Sydney to Copenhagen next week via Doha. Wish I could stop and enjoy this beautiful place. 👍👍👍, enjoying your videos 👏👏👏
I know Caspar isn’t in this one but I just want to say what a gorgeous, happy little boy he is.
thank you
😲 wow!!! Yep, this is the one!!