I Stay At Raffles Doha - This Is Incredible!

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @creepycrawlers6950
    @creepycrawlers6950 5 месяцев назад +742

    now this is what i would expect a luxury hotel to look like...absolutely stunning!

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +40

      We agree!

    • @Maimitti
      @Maimitti 5 месяцев назад

      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 !

    • @HotelSnob
      @HotelSnob 5 месяцев назад +3

      Love the look, wish it was in Australia ❤

    • @diorocks5858
      @diorocks5858 3 месяца назад

      Doha is the dump of the Gulf. Saudi, Bahrain, UAE and omg Oman are just stunning. Kuwait pretty shody like Qatar

    • @sahid5791
      @sahid5791 3 месяца назад

      are you sure🤔​@@diorocks5858

  • @nm4698
    @nm4698 5 месяцев назад +301

    Ritz, Four Seasons, Mandarin, 'We do luxury right.'
    Raffles, 'Hold my minibar.'

    • @bravenizer
      @bravenizer 5 месяцев назад +10

      @@nm4698 which is not that mini at all.... 😂

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad 4 месяца назад +4

      Actually those you mentioned do. This is garish and tacky. Ritz and Mandarin would do it elegantly.

    • @patr70
      @patr70 Месяц назад +15

      Have you seen the furnishings in Four Seasons and Ritz hotels in the United States lately? Some of them are now putting in furniture that you would've seen at a 3 star airport hotel in 2010.. The only thing "5 star" about many of them now is the price! Definately not worth it anymore.

    • @MrJanisellis
      @MrJanisellis 27 дней назад

      Had such a laugh at this comment. 100% correct!

    • @scjiwfoewmsxc
      @scjiwfoewmsxc 15 дней назад

      ​@@patr70 just the bathroom in that room would probably cost like a million dollars. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't ever intend to make a profit, just a show off of their insane wealth and to develop the city.

  • @chatti363
    @chatti363 5 месяцев назад +866

    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 ✌🏼🇳🇱

    • @am_ma
      @am_ma 5 месяцев назад +17

      And I was also wondering what those for!
      Thank you for the info.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 5 месяцев назад +3

      Place looks empty!

    • @redwitchangel6163
      @redwitchangel6163 5 месяцев назад +75

      Came to say this - Plus I can't believe people don't know what they are. (Uk)

    • @barbarahallowell2613
      @barbarahallowell2613 5 месяцев назад +33

      American here to say the same, also called shoe stretchers.

    • @wtttrips
      @wtttrips 5 месяцев назад +40

      This drove me nuts haha, Tim, you should know this!

  • @omersengul
    @omersengul 3 месяца назад +113

    At 18:43 the control panel is for 1: Air ventilation for steam 2: heating of the floors and seat in the shower 3: panel on/ off 4: main lights 5: RGB (ambient) lights. The lines below are for adjusting intensity (if applicable). Oh and buttons are the round things below the symbols. The whole interface could be designed a bit better but it looks cool..

    • @CydeWeys
      @CydeWeys 3 месяца назад +8

      It's worth pointing out that "RGB" stands for red, green, blue, i.e. it gives you a way to control the color of the lighting. Not everyone knows what RGB stands for and it wasn't apparent to Tim.

    • @NickHiltermann
      @NickHiltermann 2 месяца назад +9

      @@CydeWeys Yeah Tim's not the brightest light in the room, lol. But he's figured out how to stay in the most expensive hotels in the world so he's streetwise!

    • @Sknwlker
      @Sknwlker 2 месяца назад +4

      @@NickHiltermann Lol yeah, he turned on the ventilation with kind of obvious icon for it and then started to wonder where the noise is coming from😂

    • @TerryChrenko
      @TerryChrenko Месяц назад +4

      He found a button for a Butler... I would have simply pressed it and asked the Butler to explain the various controls in the shower. I'm sure he's paying for it...

    • @paradoxparade1
      @paradoxparade1 25 дней назад

      @@NickHiltermann The average person obviously doesn't know what "RGB" stands for just as you probably wouldn't know what Tim might know. You're probably not the "brightest tool in the room" in a lot of circumstances yourself.

  • @jessicahawks3223
    @jessicahawks3223 5 месяцев назад +153

    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

    • @Maimitti
      @Maimitti 5 месяцев назад

      BUT he is not ment to reaveal it all neigther !

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +22

      he loves his job and is proud of the hotel! which is so good to see

    • @diorocks5858
      @diorocks5858 3 месяца назад +5

      its just normal in the gulf, My boss in Saudi bought me a house in London. Every quarter we had to produce the p/l report and then he would say well good job I think you should take a holiday. Boom of for a month traveling South East Asia. Years ago when I took my first flight to start work in KSA! BA flight and Saudi girl helped her with her bag. Oh first time is Saudi? Yep well I will arrange for my driver to bring Starbucks and drop you to your hotel. On the Sunday I moved to the compound. OMG 5 pools and a club, stunning. Next door Saudi Airlines Cross the road Cathay. Transferred to Bahrain then Abu Dhabi same company.

  • @Cjay1213
    @Cjay1213 5 месяцев назад +217

    You can tell that man really enjoyed having someone normal to talk to.

  • @FireCracker3240
    @FireCracker3240 5 месяцев назад +383

    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.

    • @wtttrips
      @wtttrips 5 месяцев назад +4

      " I guess people are still in bed"
      Seems no one goes to these places, "if you build it" and all that.

    • @Maimitti
      @Maimitti 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@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 ...)

    • @lifestylepretoria9181
      @lifestylepretoria9181 5 месяцев назад +3

      Real luxury, I’m blown away ❤😊

    • @windhammer1237
      @windhammer1237 4 месяца назад +7

      @@Maimitti True. If you're going to stay in a place like that you should dress the part.

  • @abdulrahmanahmed3981
    @abdulrahmanahmed3981 5 месяцев назад +146

    Im a Qatari citizen and this is the first time I have seen this amazing hotel from inside, Now Im saving 926 pound (4,350 Q.R) to visit the hotel 😄
    Thank you Mr. Tim for the beautiful videos, and welcome to Qatar 🙏🏼

    • @stevefarrugia-dc7qt
      @stevefarrugia-dc7qt 2 месяца назад +2

      Out of all the hotels i have seen, this is one i will visit. The owners and top management must be people of high culture. I found the book story very intriguing .

    • @CrunchyTire
      @CrunchyTire Месяц назад +2

      I've stayed at a fancy hotel once, and if I Could change anything, it would be to save enough until I can stay 2 nights. I'd highly recommend you do the same. One night is less than 24 hours in a hotel and its not enough. You could spend a whole day just in the room, but you need to eat and do all the required things to stay there, you end up getting only a few hours to enjoy the room you spent so much on. But 2 nights gets you the full day in between check in and check out and its worth it.

  • @davesy6969
    @davesy6969 4 месяца назад +17

    This is probably the best hotel i have ever seen on RUclips.

  • @intuitiveyogis7163
    @intuitiveyogis7163 4 месяца назад +14

    Tim is just so humble and just so himself with no pretences despite being in places of luxury - I Love that you also take your wife and child with you on your hotel visits too… it’s very special to see

  • @jimmygordonhansen
    @jimmygordonhansen 5 месяцев назад +294

    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!

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 5 месяцев назад +6

      Wow!

    • @cowabunga9438
      @cowabunga9438 5 месяцев назад +6

      Really incredible how Doha has transformed, great story sir.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 5 месяцев назад +2

      Sink with water 💦

    • @jimmygordonhansen
      @jimmygordonhansen 5 месяцев назад +14

      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.

    • @PaulForeman-indievisuals
      @PaulForeman-indievisuals 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@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 😀

  • @ArchieGopies
    @ArchieGopies 5 месяцев назад +886

    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.

    • @aussiebloke85
      @aussiebloke85 5 месяцев назад +23

      Me too lol I'm in Perth.

    • @BESTOFTHEBEST123
      @BESTOFTHEBEST123 5 месяцев назад +23

      I'm in Sydney

    • @lindavis224
      @lindavis224 5 месяцев назад +8

      😂

    • @angelsmilkyway4352
      @angelsmilkyway4352 5 месяцев назад +44

      No ma'am, no sir! We must find out how many people can fit into the shower. Of the utmost important. 🤭

    • @traceinoz3159
      @traceinoz3159 5 месяцев назад +9

      lol. Hi from Cairns.

  • @vallee7041
    @vallee7041 5 месяцев назад +267

    I was expecting it to cost more.
    Absolutely beautiful!

    • @elizabethnaisbitt1795
      @elizabethnaisbitt1795 5 месяцев назад +2

      I must have missed when Tim told the price, would it be possible for you to let me know. TIA

    • @johnlewis9158
      @johnlewis9158 5 месяцев назад

      @@elizabethnaisbitt1795 Nine hundred and something pounds a night

    • @xxsohalalmodexx
      @xxsohalalmodexx 5 месяцев назад

      @@elizabethnaisbitt1795 around 36:28 - £926 for one night

    • @vidhanchoudhary7180
      @vidhanchoudhary7180 5 месяцев назад +9

      @@elizabethnaisbitt1795 its 924 pound per night

    • @extremelube8071
      @extremelube8071 5 месяцев назад +12

      On the hotels Website you can rent rooms from 700 to $1600 per night.

  • @lucylocketsthinkingpocket
    @lucylocketsthinkingpocket 5 месяцев назад +35

    Tim’s awesome cos he appreciates the stuff the regular person would be impressed with like coat hangers…..My mum and I sitting at home “ooooh nice coat hangers and amble storage” 🤩 Thanks for being down to earth and delighting in the small stuff!

  • @JTytshorts
    @JTytshorts 5 месяцев назад +38

    There are not enough adjectives to describe how astonishing this place is. It is truly palatial. Glad you got to experience this Tim!

    • @Maimitti
      @Maimitti 5 месяцев назад

      but it looks so dull = empty : no customers around apart from the condierges and cleaners !

  • @funkmachine9094
    @funkmachine9094 5 месяцев назад +158

    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!

    • @lennywinbox1734
      @lennywinbox1734 5 месяцев назад +1

      the smart elevator, wow!

    • @KarenWinfield-d7d
      @KarenWinfield-d7d 5 месяцев назад

      Wow what an amazing hotel got to be the best yet well done xx

    • @N0bodyKnowsMe
      @N0bodyKnowsMe 5 месяцев назад +1

      Elegant? 🤣

    • @daixer3156
      @daixer3156 5 месяцев назад +2

      Tad bit better than the Circus 🎪 Circus. But not by much! 😉

  • @garyboyle104
    @garyboyle104 5 месяцев назад +435

    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!

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +16

      and im not allowed to say im shocked anymore ;-)

    • @davidwebb4904
      @davidwebb4904 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@garyboyle104 7 star Burj AlArab would dispute that claim

    • @ericavinsongeorge9045
      @ericavinsongeorge9045 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@WalkWithMeTimYes! The suite was simply magical!

    • @Q_QQ_Q
      @Q_QQ_Q 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@garyboyle104 but he couldn't sleep. Windy noise

    • @quack9694
      @quack9694 24 дня назад

      @@davidwebb4904 he also stayed there, it's very nice but this is better

  • @PAULPICKLES
    @PAULPICKLES 5 месяцев назад +129

    I think it's time Tim stayed for 2 nights. What a fantastic hotel. It was a lot cheaper than I was expecting, too.

    • @Maimitti
      @Maimitti 5 месяцев назад +4

      yeap that kind of Hotel can be up to 15 000 euros per night !

    • @hayben4750
      @hayben4750 5 месяцев назад +1

      900 pond per night​@@Maimitti

    • @YannR34
      @YannR34 5 месяцев назад

      @@MaimittiAdd 1 zero or 2 while you are at it.

  • @dangoleshootnetwork6036
    @dangoleshootnetwork6036 17 дней назад +2

    That is hands down, absolutely, the nicest hotel and room I have ever seen in my life.

  • @clivebuckland6902
    @clivebuckland6902 5 месяцев назад +11

    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 .

  • @shanenewport3575
    @shanenewport3575 5 месяцев назад +349

    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!

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +40

      Agree

    • @beezig
      @beezig 5 месяцев назад +39

      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!!

    • @rturney6376
      @rturney6376 5 месяцев назад +16

      It makes the Beverly Hotel 🏨 look 👀 lame 😂😂😂

    • @Victor-q9
      @Victor-q9 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@rturney6376😂😂😂😂😂I have to watch it now😂😂

    • @valkyrja--
      @valkyrja-- 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@beezigthere's a million travel channels that do content like this

  • @ZenoWatson
    @ZenoWatson 5 месяцев назад +110

    Hands down one of the best rooms for attention to detail, I have ever seen. A real proper execution of design and Luxury.

    • @ZenoWatson
      @ZenoWatson 5 месяцев назад

      @harrydestaffano565 yes!

  • @ClarePurves
    @ClarePurves 5 месяцев назад +167

    I think that’s the most beautiful room I’ve ever seen

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +15

      Me too

    • @ZaaZaa-d2r
      @ZaaZaa-d2r 2 месяца назад

      @@WalkWithMeTim I am certifiably the ONLY PERSON THAT HATES THIS KIND OF GLITZ....the only thing I liked was the cleanliness....bad architecture, bad design,,,,too too much over done nonsense. Ugh the gold,

  • @suzy8109
    @suzy8109 3 месяца назад +6

    I am not tempted to visit Doha but watching this video has made me want to check out other Raffles hotels around the world.

  • @carenostendorfayika7637
    @carenostendorfayika7637 4 месяца назад +28

    Tim, the wooden mold in the shape of a foot is called a ‘Shoe Tree’, it is designed to keep leather shoes in shape. The fur lined case is for a man’s spectacles, watch or rings. I only know this because my grandparents had those accessories in their home.

  • @anyaaa2801
    @anyaaa2801 5 месяцев назад +46

    Now THAT is what I call a luxury hotel. You can really see they put the effort into everything!

    • @N0bodyKnowsMe
      @N0bodyKnowsMe 5 месяцев назад

      Sure, with all the slave labour it was possible.

  • @chloemorrison1150
    @chloemorrison1150 5 месяцев назад +157

    The box in the shower turns it into a sauna/steam room x

    • @piddlydiddly
      @piddlydiddly 5 месяцев назад +24

      and the RGB is red green blue, often the name for LED lights.

    • @lucyhare5799
      @lucyhare5799 Месяц назад +2

      Thank you, l was wondering then looked for someone to say what it is.

  • @nickadams3803
    @nickadams3803 5 месяцев назад +50

    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!

    • @BillyBoy1235
      @BillyBoy1235 5 месяцев назад +2

      Shoe trees

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 4 месяца назад +1

      Shoe trees don't stretch your shoes; shoe stretchers have mechanisms in the front to widen them if your shoes are too tight. Shoe trees don't have that mechanism.

  • @NoLackForWanderlust
    @NoLackForWanderlust 5 месяцев назад +18

    That library!!!! What a haven in luxury! Putting this place on my bucket list just to visit the library....

  • @ShuggaMug
    @ShuggaMug 16 дней назад

    This is the most beautiful hotel I've ever seen. I constantly paused the video so I could really absorb the interior design and structure. a little bit of heaven on Earth

  • @DBFilms222
    @DBFilms222 5 месяцев назад +21

    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.

  • @mduduzisikhosana3337
    @mduduzisikhosana3337 5 месяцев назад +35

    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

  • @cynthiapresley9481
    @cynthiapresley9481 5 месяцев назад +51

    This is without a doubt the most elegant hotel room I have ever seen. Just WOW!

  • @gem7042
    @gem7042 5 месяцев назад +3

    This Hotel was one of the very best I've ever seen Tim. So funny how all these posh TV's are never working. And what was the controls in the shower for?

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much becks, apparently its a steam shower.. but didn't seem to work

    • @gem7042
      @gem7042 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@WalkWithMeTimthey certainly need to get these expensive gadgets fixed in these posh Hotels!😂
      It's a pleasure Tim🥰 as ever thanks for all your hard work in bringing these awe inspiring places into my Living Room!

  • @blyt5046
    @blyt5046 14 дней назад +2

    The shoe insert is meant to stretch your shoe to make it more comfortable. You actually can put a little alcohol on it, which will also stretch the shoe.. it’s old school

  • @garethmorgan7474
    @garethmorgan7474 5 месяцев назад +82

    can’t beat a Sunday with walk with me Tim

  • @mkrowenp
    @mkrowenp 5 месяцев назад +38

    the room of first edition books was a dream! thanks to the knowledgeable and kind staff for the tour :D :D

  • @Casey-zp9kv
    @Casey-zp9kv 5 месяцев назад +23

    Keycards to use the lifts should be the standard in every Hotel. Love that idea. Another marvelous video Tim.

    • @Victor-q9
      @Victor-q9 5 месяцев назад +3

      I've used enough to say UK key cards exhausting up -down up- down ,they're forever not working down to reception..

  • @Libra67jtc
    @Libra67jtc 5 месяцев назад +3

    Marcel Wanders interior design is exquisite. The usual over the top Qatar hotels.

  • @seeanda1
    @seeanda1 5 месяцев назад +11

    The panel in the shower room is a blow dryer etc, no need for towels

  • @faithg9766
    @faithg9766 5 месяцев назад +21

    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.

  • @GrmnWV
    @GrmnWV 5 месяцев назад +98

    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.

    • @urbi38
      @urbi38 5 месяцев назад +4

      Too bad they overcooked it though ;-)

    • @lauraqueentint
      @lauraqueentint 5 месяцев назад +7

      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.

    • @Primate2010
      @Primate2010 5 месяцев назад +12

      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!!!

    • @mujjj
      @mujjj 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@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.

    • @TerriblyNice_Not
      @TerriblyNice_Not 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@urbi38You can guess Tim ordered a well done burger! Come on!

  • @lucyc3696
    @lucyc3696 5 месяцев назад +108

    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 😊

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +13

      Have fun! 😉

    • @carolshanley2033
      @carolshanley2033 5 месяцев назад +6

      Do you need a travel companion 😊

    • @N0bodyKnowsMe
      @N0bodyKnowsMe 5 месяцев назад +9

      You do realize it’s in Doha. What a creepy place.

    • @davidmoore8857
      @davidmoore8857 5 месяцев назад

      I’m a Brummie - come!

    • @pancake5707
      @pancake5707 5 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@N0bodyKnowsMeThat's an assumption! Doha is not creepy at all!

  • @cannywf1
    @cannywf1 Месяц назад +2

    10:24 they are shoe trees to go in your shoes to keep shape of them & the cedar wood ones draw the moisture out.

  • @Karen-yc6lf
    @Karen-yc6lf Месяц назад +1

    Hi - those wooden forms shaped like a foot, are 'shoe forms'. If you wear nice, leather shoes, you insert them to keep your shoes shaped well. Or the one with the turn screw, you can use to extend the shape of a leather shoe (length or width). The small case with the 'furry' lining, is for your eyewear. When not wearing your best lenses, this is a nice case in which to store them.

  • @justgrand3429
    @justgrand3429 5 месяцев назад +72

    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.

    • @oldjake4233
      @oldjake4233 5 месяцев назад +15

      Is that right?. I thought it might have been named after the fictional jewel thief "A.J. Raffles". Extremely impressive hotel.

    • @Gri-n9l
      @Gri-n9l 5 месяцев назад +6

      Katara in Greek means Curse😂

    • @erique_k
      @erique_k 5 месяцев назад

      Not listed on their website as a flagship..

    • @mashenka6189
      @mashenka6189 5 месяцев назад

      Interesting. I’ll never give one dollar to the Qatar government. People should research which nefarious groups they fund.

    • @jfakhroo0
      @jfakhroo0 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@Gri-n9l 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

  • @Robbie1820
    @Robbie1820 5 месяцев назад +31

    The shoe thing is to go inside your shoes to help them keep their shape. Also super handy when polishing them.

  • @noangel2502
    @noangel2502 5 месяцев назад +9

    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.

  • @kimphilpin1062
    @kimphilpin1062 5 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @bethdale2012
    @bethdale2012 20 дней назад +1

    I believe the shower option you didn't understand was for the steam option. I believe it's a steam shower. Unbelievable room. Lovely.

  • @chrisludlow9979
    @chrisludlow9979 5 месяцев назад +19

    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!

  • @letreschambers895
    @letreschambers895 5 месяцев назад +59

    Hands down, this is the most beautiful hotel and hotel suite you have shown us so far. I absolutely adore.❤❤ Greetings from Atlanta ,GA.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +7

      We agree!

    • @paulinequinlan3106
      @paulinequinlan3106 5 месяцев назад +4

      Omg this hotel is incredible,love the shower I reckon 12 people at a squeeze could fit😂😊😊😊

  • @rovianrosalia6643
    @rovianrosalia6643 5 месяцев назад +27

    By far the nicest hotel you have ever shown us Tim. The attention to details is just astounding.

  • @bthalsey5943
    @bthalsey5943 Месяц назад +1

    I would settle for the cheese plate and the crudities at this point. GORGEOUS

  • @laurataylor9207
    @laurataylor9207 22 дня назад +1

    You pull the curtain back and show us these amazing hotels that most of us will never get to stay in. I love your videos.

  • @Japonicastar
    @Japonicastar 5 месяцев назад +30

    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. 😊

  • @jamesalexander5623
    @jamesalexander5623 5 месяцев назад +56

    I'm Blown Away by the Price! .... I Can Afford It!

    • @letreschambers895
      @letreschambers895 5 месяцев назад +9

      I felt the same when he said the price. I wasn't expecting it to be under 1000

    • @irishchick6315
      @irishchick6315 5 месяцев назад +5

      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!

    • @goldengirl8355
      @goldengirl8355 5 месяцев назад

      @@Orca2015900 pounds for one night

    • @debrajessen7975
      @debrajessen7975 5 месяцев назад

      @@Orca2015Tim paid £ 926 for one night, with bed and breakfast 😊

    • @randommmm123
      @randommmm123 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@irishchick6315in winter it’s the almost same price as it is in the summer, dohas prices slightly increase a bit in the winter but not as drastic as dubai. The same suite he got is available for 815 pounds in December which is actually cheaper then the amount he paid for

  • @krisnapv3063
    @krisnapv3063 5 месяцев назад +79

    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. 🤩

    • @Ezeugo_1
      @Ezeugo_1 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@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

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s open less than2 years give it time. 😅

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Ezeugo_1 100%.

  • @edennis8578
    @edennis8578 4 месяца назад +2

    At 10:15 Those are shoe trees. They help keep your shoes in shape when you aren't wearing them and they help a lot to smooth out creases in the leather where your foot bends when you walk. They're also a big help when you polish your shoes.

  • @soal159
    @soal159 5 месяцев назад +2

    10:26 those are shoe forms, they are for keeping the shape of traditional shoes. You put them in the shoe to get the deformity out of the show from storage and/or use.

  • @beebee3871
    @beebee3871 5 месяцев назад +8

    This is by far the best hotel you’ve stayed at! The level of attention to detail is quite exceptional. Everything is perfect.

  • @deebee.14
    @deebee.14 5 месяцев назад +23

    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 😮😂❤

    • @mikemotorbike4283
      @mikemotorbike4283 2 месяца назад

      oh don't worry - he confesses @ 23:30 that he "had an Italian last night."

  • @user-mp5ww2bt7q
    @user-mp5ww2bt7q 5 месяцев назад +42

    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

    • @Shazzadut1
      @Shazzadut1 5 месяцев назад +3

      Or for men’s belts or ties?

    • @Maimitti
      @Maimitti 5 месяцев назад +1

      Havn't seen a dirty laundry tote ? !!

    • @chrisjenkins203
      @chrisjenkins203 4 месяца назад

      It’s actually specifically designed for a woman’s hand bag. They are made in half circles and/or full circles. They hold a luxury hand bag without causing creases to the strap.

    • @user-mp5ww2bt7q
      @user-mp5ww2bt7q 4 месяца назад +1

      @@chrisjenkins203 would make sense as a half circle, but a closed circle… not all are detachable and no handles are so that doesn’t add up

  • @davidmoore8857
    @davidmoore8857 5 месяцев назад +29

    I live in Doha and I can tell you there is no other hotel like this.. Tim could have said that the Al Thani ruling family bought the Raffles group ( and have totally renovated the first Raffles in Singapore back to its original state ) and as you can see have spared no expense here! Come to Doha, no need to worry about wearing your fancy watch outdoors, or beggars hassling you and no need to bring your stab vest! It’s always sunny in Qatar!

    • @Anfield5
      @Anfield5 3 месяца назад

      Let’s not mention the human rights issues hey David

  • @srenteddylarsen892
    @srenteddylarsen892 16 дней назад +1

    The control panel in the shower is for steam and change of light colour. Awesome hotel, btw. 😍

  • @tereasia
    @tereasia 5 месяцев назад +28

    Honestly, the cigar room would have made me cry with happiness. I think I would have spent all day there!

  • @nancyjones6780
    @nancyjones6780 5 месяцев назад +10

    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!

  •  5 месяцев назад +40

    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.

    • @Roadent1241
      @Roadent1241 5 месяцев назад +3

      Does a shower need to be so fancy?

    • @EthanLy-re6bd
      @EthanLy-re6bd 5 месяцев назад +9

      @@Roadent1241 Sometimes

    • @smithers4420
      @smithers4420 5 месяцев назад +14

      @@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.

    • @chloebalding6810
      @chloebalding6810 5 месяцев назад +6

      I googled the name of the shower thing and like you said it was also a steam cubicle. Very posh

    • @rubbishui
      @rubbishui 5 месяцев назад +5

      I'd imagine the RGB would illuminate the water stream from the shower as well

  • @mariomovillon1613
    @mariomovillon1613 5 месяцев назад +13

    Ultra luxury all over the place. Simply awesome, simply stunning place! Thanks for featuring this most iconic hotel in Doha!

  • @LetsGo-y1y
    @LetsGo-y1y 5 месяцев назад +5

    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 🤔🧐😂

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +1

      means alot , thank you .. good luck with the channel

  • @patriciachirgwin3238
    @patriciachirgwin3238 5 месяцев назад +30

    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!❤

  • @MD_441
    @MD_441 5 месяцев назад +42

    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

    • @mashenka6189
      @mashenka6189 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes. He didn’t show us the spa nor the gym..usually he shows all the resort amenities..

    • @MD_441
      @MD_441 5 месяцев назад

      @@mashenka6189 the spa is incredible, nothing like I’ve seen before

  • @wdwexploreandchill
    @wdwexploreandchill 5 месяцев назад +35

    that cigar lounge was amazing! what an absolutely gorgeous hotel.

  • @jaimeelizabethe6838
    @jaimeelizabethe6838 2 месяца назад +2

    I’d love to stay in hotel like this some day! The man giving you the tour and info on all the books in the cigar room was my fave part!

  • @HereToCheers
    @HereToCheers 5 месяцев назад +6

    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?

  • @davidm2451
    @davidm2451 5 месяцев назад +22

    I think it's the best hotel room I've ever seen.

  • @neferazure
    @neferazure 5 месяцев назад +15

    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 RUclips regarding how to use them.

    • @PsychoDude
      @PsychoDude 5 месяцев назад

      @@neferazure isn't it more no mantain the shoe shape?

  • @dennisb9638
    @dennisb9638 5 месяцев назад +12

    Okay, this is what luxury should look like. Amazing! Probably one of the very best you’ve reviewed, Tim?

  • @PrinceofPersia89
    @PrinceofPersia89 Месяц назад +1

    10:26 is meant for you to put inside your shoes so they don’t get creased

  • @leshenits1929
    @leshenits1929 20 дней назад +1

    I agree with all the posters listed below. Extremely beautiful. But where are the other guests? Looks like a super luxurious ghost town!

  • @lesleycoward3078
    @lesleycoward3078 5 месяцев назад +8

    Fascinating - never seen anything quite like this. Very original and well shot - I was riveted right through the end - well done!

  • @MrTonysco
    @MrTonysco 5 месяцев назад +63

    £600 less than the ibiza hotel yet a million times better,what a hotel 😮

    • @Emma-mk8jv
      @Emma-mk8jv 5 месяцев назад +8

      Agreed. Money can't buy you class

    • @erique_k
      @erique_k 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@Emma-mk8jvyou’re saying this Qatari mess is class? ROFL.

    • @mashenka6189
      @mashenka6189 5 месяцев назад +1

      Better in architecture and design. Looked empty, lifeless, and not very fun to me…I’ll take Ibiza, any day..over this place…

    • @daixer3156
      @daixer3156 5 месяцев назад +4

      @mashenka6189
      Nonsense! For some. Solitude like this is heaven!

    • @shogunero3.6
      @shogunero3.6 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah I prefer the solitude.

  • @georgiedruce1688
    @georgiedruce1688 5 месяцев назад +10

    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.

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +20

      he didn't want to be filmed so i respect that

  • @jamilaabdulla1230
    @jamilaabdulla1230 5 месяцев назад +2

    That's sun/eye glass purse and that mirror lights are so lovely 😍

  • @magilu11
    @magilu11 Месяц назад +1

    the mirror facing the mirror effect was awesome

  • @stuart4238
    @stuart4238 5 месяцев назад +9

    Exceptional hotel. You're so lucky Tim doing something you love.

  • @callad56
    @callad56 5 месяцев назад +6

    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!!

  • @gstevens6948
    @gstevens6948 5 месяцев назад +9

    The absolute shear beauty and detail of this property is truly 6 ⭐️’s

  • @stephenwood9104
    @stephenwood9104 4 месяца назад +1

    That is such an amazing hotel room, I'm beyond words Tim lol- thank you for showcasing this to your subscribers, very much appreciated, glad you had an amazing and unforgettable experience.

  • @emoore0613
    @emoore0613 3 месяца назад

    Love your videos! Very entertaining without being pretentious. Your not recognizing shoe trees gave me a chuckle, but made me feel old!

  • @MalachiVanHaynes
    @MalachiVanHaynes 5 месяцев назад +6

    They raised the bar with this one. Just wow. Love your hotel tours!

  • @robynnesbitt783
    @robynnesbitt783 5 месяцев назад +15

    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!

    • @laurastone6578
      @laurastone6578 5 месяцев назад

      I think Tim is hilarious! Love his accent too! ❤️

    • @Maimitti
      @Maimitti 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@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 !)

    • @WalkWithMeTim
      @WalkWithMeTim  5 месяцев назад +2

      i didn't look smart then .. ? i didn't see anyone walking around in a suite ;- )

  •  5 месяцев назад +18

    Incredibly beautiful hotel.

  • @matthew6994
    @matthew6994 19 дней назад +1

    What a lovely apartment...If there was a kitchen, I could see myself living there!!

  • @JarJarBinkz68
    @JarJarBinkz68 3 месяца назад +1

    25:48 That room is so cozy and chill. I could sleep there all day 😂🤣

  • @twazplank
    @twazplank 5 месяцев назад +25

    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!

    • @dianeyoung2914
      @dianeyoung2914 5 месяцев назад

      I don't think he stays long enough to worry.

  • @leroystea8069
    @leroystea8069 5 месяцев назад +5

    Completely awesome. The wind rumbling through the doors wouldn't bother me in terms of sleep. Breakfast looked great and loved the lobby.

  • @GlitteratieEnt
    @GlitteratieEnt 5 месяцев назад +12

    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

  • @miguelr-ni6jy
    @miguelr-ni6jy 4 месяца назад +5

    Now this is what I call quality

  • @nanamantey352
    @nanamantey352 5 месяцев назад +3

    Now this is luxury. That entrance is unreal