Oryx Airport Hotel in HIA receives new recognition

Oryx Airport Hotel, situated within Qatar’s award-winning Hamad International Airport (HIA), has been honoured with the distinguished accolade of being selected as one of the Top 100 Hotels & Resorts of the World by Luxury Lifestyle Awards.

Centrally located in the south plaza of the airport, next to the iconic Lamp Bear, Oryx Airport Hotel offers a supreme sanctuary for travellers seeking respite during their transit within Hamad International Airport.

The hotel has garnered a reputation for providing an incomparable experience of hospitality, tranquility and rejuvenation for its valued guests.

A hallmark of the Oryx Airport Hotel experience is the complimentary access provided to the award-winning Vitality Wellbeing and Fitness Centre. This comprehensive wellness hub offers an assortment of spa services and fitness activities, including invigorating massages, rejuvenating treatments, squash courts, a 25-metre swimming pool and an immersive golf simulator. All these amenities ensure a well-rounded experience for both hotel guests and walk-in passengers.

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, the hotel has replaced all plastic water bottles with eco-friendly water containers.

Philippe Anric, vice-president of Operations of Dhiafatina Hotels at Qatar Airways, said: “Our goal is to continue delivering Qatari hospitality while preserving our nation’s environment and ensuring sustainability. By shifting away from plastic to eco-friendly alternatives, we aim to significantly reduce single-use plastic waste.”

The hotel has also introduced various sustainable measures, including the implementation of bamboo keycards, recycled paper for printing collaterals, the replacement of all plastic bottles with Eco Pure PET bottles and eco-friendly guestroom amenities.

The commitment to sustainability also extends to dining options with the introduction of paper straws, wooden cutlery, and other environmentally conscious practices across the hotel’s offerings.