I really enjoyed my stay here at the St Regis Doha. I can see why some are less than warm about this property as the soft product is less hands-on than some other STR properties. However, the amazing comfort and design of the hard product really shows in this property. Here are my pros, cons, and photos:

Pros:

• Upgraded approximately 3 hours prior to arrival to a Caroline Astor Suite (King Executive) - earlier in the morning, my app showed a modest Grand Deluxe Sea View upgrade
• The suite is beautiful with awesome blue color scheme and attractive yet comfortable furniture
• Lovely sea view, despite the Intercontinental blocking most of the view of West Bay
• AWESOME BED - really can't stress enough how plush this bed was - the fluffiest covers, plushest mattress, and awesome plush pillows
• Shower pressure was decent by Middle East standards (won't knock your socks off, but didn't feel weak)
• So many lovely windows including in the bathroom for natural light
• Absolutely delicious dessert plate - some of the tastiest and freshest macarons, truffles and date pastries - I ate all three truffles, four macarons, and two date pastries in one sitting as it was all so delectable
• TVs appeared to have a Chromecast system through GuestTek, but I didn't try it - no native apps
• Offered and took 4 PM late checkout
• Check-in was friendly as I was asked to leave the line and come to a sit-down desk where the agent was personable
• Breakfast taste (Elite welcome gift) was pretty good - good pastries and salmon benedict - full buffet plus made-to-order eggs

Cons:

• Arrival experience is chaotic with no real luggage assistance and a porte cochere so busy it looked like an airport drop-off curb
• Service is generally hands-off - I never heard from a butler, etc
• Breakfast service was slow and disorganized - had to walk up to a server to order eggs, coffee orders took 5 minutes, etc - despite them having lots of staff and a not-full restaurant
• Pool/beach access is confusing as you have to go down a smelly hallway and stairwell that feels more like a parking garage, etc.
• Mezzanine floor for beach access smelled really sweaty like a locker room, but there were signs that maintenance is ongoing
• Significant outside white noise from a generator unit or AC unit (not sure which) - it was constant, so it qualified as white noise and didn't bother me

Overall, I loved my suite, the bed, and the welcome gift so much that I think this is easily my favourite in Doha. I will be back.

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