French hotel giant Accor and Qatar-based Msheireb Hospitality have joined forces to develop and manage an MGallery hotel in the Qatari capital Doha.

The 215-bedroom MGallery Doha will be marketed as a "distinctive boutique hotel" offering a modern interpretation of Qatari heritage and hospitality.

The property is being developed by Msheireb, with Accor being appointed as operator. Msheireb is a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and was set up in April 2007.

Due to open in 2015, exact details are yet to be revealed but facilities will include a large spa, a themed outdoor pool and a range of restaurants.

The hotel will be located within Msheireb Downtown Doha, billed as the world's first sustainable downtown regeneration project.

The scheme will see 31 hectares being redeveloped and upgraded, with an aim of transforming Doha's old commercial and business district into a vibrant, ecologically sustainable city centre.

Abdul Aziz Al Emadi, CEO of Msheireb Hospitality said: "Developing a modern hotel that reflects the Qatari culture and heritage fits very well with our strategy to introduce innovative and integrated hospitality products.

"Our vision is to enrich the hospitality sector in Doha and contribute to the broader vision of the country, supporting the tourism industry to promote Qatar as an international tourist destination."

Accor's MGallery brand currently includes 48 properties worldwide - the latest to open being the MGallery St. Ermin hotel in London, UK.

For more details on Msheireb, click here for www.msheireb.com.

Image: Accor's MGallery brand features a collection of luxury hotels with spas (image from MGallery Hotel Bakoua Martinique)