The hotel was opened in 1998 and extensively upgraded in 2001. Well known throughout the Middle East as the 'Pyramid of the Gulf,' the comfortable hotel features 363 rooms and suites with excellent service and 26 conference rooms for business guests. This air-conditioned hotel has a lobby, a hairdressing salon, a bar and a restaurant. Room service and laundry service are also provided, as well as a car park for those arriving by car. The very large, impressive lobby is one of the largest in the Middle East. The reception is to the right.

The hotel stands majestically amidst 70 acres of landscaped gardens. It is just a few minutes' drive from the lively city centre where cultural heritage and modern lifestyle meet. The beach is roughly 60 km from the hotel, and the inland sea and sand dunes are about 70 km away. The hotel is also about 1 km from Salam Plaza and 7 km from the Gold Souk (market). Doha International Airport is located about 8 km away.

The hotel has several restaurants with an array of sumptuous cuisine and bars which are frequently visited by business travellers and young professionals. Dinner may be selected from a buffet or ordered à la carte.