Originally Posted by
zhaobao
Got my STPC Ref Number confirmation from QR. Was told that for economy passengers, they do not disclose hotel - all depends on allotment as they want to maximize room utilization. So probably very little chance that I would get into Oryx Rotana. Per other posts, not even paid J passengers can get into the Oryx Rotana.
This is why I think the STPC is only good if you can not get a visa on arrival. You may be able to find a better rate a your hotel of choice than the STPC price, if the STPC was not free.