Originally Posted by
Dorsetboy
Ok thanks for that. Hadn’t realised there were two programs. I shall look into it to get a better understanding if I am eligible. My guess is that I am not given Qatar didn’t offer it?
In my experience you need to ask for STPC (the free accomodation) to find out if you're eligible. In that one they pay for it but you get whatever hotel they offer (Oryx Rotana usually for J and D passengers) and it's subject to strict rules explained in this thread.
Everyone is eligible for the Qatar+ program. If you log on to your Qatar Airways account and look at your reservation there is likely a button that allows you to explore options and book. Easy, inexpensive and you get a choice of hotels. I stayed in the Tivoli Souq Waqif, because I wanted to walk around and do a little sightseeing and go to the Museum of Islamic Art. Or they have a selection of business type hotels.