Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay {QAT}
Sep 2, 2022, 10:32 am
#1
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Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay {QAT}
Creating a dedicated thread for what has to be one of the longest-delayed Waldorf Astoria projects of all time, Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay. This hotel was announced in 2013 for a planned 2016 opening, and has continued to slip and slip and slip despite the building topping out and undergoing a series of design tweaks. After all its delays, it seems the owners are going to miss the World Cup rush completely and plan to open this property in July 2023.
Hotel website is now live at the attached link.
khabah
Hotel website is now live at the attached link.
khabah
Mar 31, 2023, 12:41 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 222
Considering booking this hotel for my honeymoon trip end of January 2024. About 2400QAR for 3 nights. Thoughts?
It seems cheap although recently burned by the new Melia Paradisus in Gran Canaria and ended up having to cancel due to non opening. Would hate the same, is it worth doing a back up or will Hilton cover me?
It seems cheap although recently burned by the new Melia Paradisus in Gran Canaria and ended up having to cancel due to non opening. Would hate the same, is it worth doing a back up or will Hilton cover me?
Jul 11, 2023, 8:30 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 16
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay
New property due to open In October have just booked a nights stay there in November.
It has a lounge and hoping for some nice diamond amenities 🤞
Any inside info floating around about facilities I can't find out much online.
HH777
It has a lounge and hoping for some nice diamond amenities 🤞
Any inside info floating around about facilities I can't find out much online.
HH777
Jul 11, 2023, 11:41 am
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Hi,
Looking at the website it looks like Executive Rooms grant access to the West Bay club.
I don't think Waldorf Astoria's give lounge access to Diamonds unless a Club room is booked ( ie Pearl Club room lounge access at the WA Dubai Palm Jumeirah ) so might be careful expecting lounge access on a standard room.
However full breakfast in the restaurant should be given
Regards
TBS
Jul 11, 2023, 12:55 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2021
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Hi,
Looking at the website it looks like Executive Rooms grant access to the West Bay club.
I don't think Waldorf Astoria's give lounge access to Diamonds unless a Club room is booked ( ie Pearl Club room lounge access at the WA Dubai Palm Jumeirah ) so might be careful expecting lounge access on a standard room.
However full breakfast in the restaurant should be given
Regards
TBS
Looking at the website it looks like Executive Rooms grant access to the West Bay club.
I don't think Waldorf Astoria's give lounge access to Diamonds unless a Club room is booked ( ie Pearl Club room lounge access at the WA Dubai Palm Jumeirah ) so might be careful expecting lounge access on a standard room.
However full breakfast in the restaurant should be given
Regards
TBS
Have tweeted them and got this response
"Absolutely! The Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay (currently accepting reservations for Oct 1 2023 and beyond) will have an executive lounge, and Hilton Honors Diamond members will enjoy access as a benefit of their membership. - twitter staff"
woohoo!
HH777
Jul 11, 2023, 1:32 pm
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Hey tbs Big fan,
Have tweeted them and got this response
"Absolutely! The Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay (currently accepting reservations for Oct 1 2023 and beyond) will have an executive lounge, and Hilton Honors Diamond members will enjoy access as a benefit of their membership. - twitter staff"
woohoo!
HH777
Have tweeted them and got this response
"Absolutely! The Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay (currently accepting reservations for Oct 1 2023 and beyond) will have an executive lounge, and Hilton Honors Diamond members will enjoy access as a benefit of their membership. - twitter staff"
woohoo!
HH777
hi
Excellent news . Thanks for that HH777
I think that would be the first WA with a lounge available to HH diamonds free of charge.
I have a week off in early October but might be too close to the opening date ( in case of any opening teething issues)
Regards
Tbs
Aug 6, 2023, 3:56 am
#7
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I have 2 nights booked here in early Sept - now it seems the hotel is not opening until Oct yet I have heard nothing from Hilton! I will leave it a bit but just trying to look for a comparable hotel if/when they walk me!
Regards
aks120
Regards
aks120
Aug 11, 2023, 2:29 am
#8
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Hilton Honors Ambassador How long do I wait until the Waldorf Astoria West Bay Doha contacts me about my booking that is now before they open? I am less than a month away from my stay and would have thought I would have heard something by now!
Regards
aks120
Regards
aks120
Aug 11, 2023, 10:23 am
#9
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Hilton Honors Ambassador How long do I wait until the Waldorf Astoria West Bay Doha contacts me about my booking that is now before they open? I am less than a month away from my stay and would have thought I would have heard something by now!
Regards
aks120
Regards
aks120
My apologies, but frankly, I would not wait on them to reach out to you. I would recommend opening a case with customer service. You can do so by sending an email to the Twitter team using this email address: [email protected]
Wishing you the best of luck.
William
Aug 13, 2023, 1:10 am
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Just to close the loop on my issue, I was offered the other Waldorf Astoria in Doha but it was more expensive. Due to this, I was offered some points as well. They were very apologetic that the ‘relocations team’ had to picked this up and done something before now. However it does highlight the issue with booking hotels that are new! As the other WA was not where I wanted to be location wise, I am now off to the JW Marriott instead.
Regards
aks120
Regards
aks120
Jan 6, 2024, 7:46 pm
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What a beautiful property. Just completed a one nite stay (on a 16 hour transit). On a Hilton Go rate, got a great rate for a one nite stay. Booked lowest room, and that was what I was given (Diamond). Room was big, new, well decorated, and many thoughtful touches. The one odd thing a noticed, for a hotel that was just opened, there were no international plugs in the room.
Staff was friendly and unobtrusive.
Was offered full breakfast in the restaurant but did not take it as had to leave hotel before breakfast was served.
Hotel located 10 min walk from a major mall, so many dining options within close proximity.
Would definitely stay here again.
Did not inquire about lounge.
Staff was friendly and unobtrusive.
Was offered full breakfast in the restaurant but did not take it as had to leave hotel before breakfast was served.
Hotel located 10 min walk from a major mall, so many dining options within close proximity.
Would definitely stay here again.
Did not inquire about lounge.
