Originally Posted by
pentiumvi
Hoping to get some feedback from those that are more familiar with the city.
First time visiting for 3 nights. Looking to do mostly touristy stuff (souq, museum, desert activities etc.) Trying to determine whether there's an property with "optimal" location, with easy transit/access.
A few that I was considering: Marriott Marquis, JW Marriott Marquis (talk about confusing), Le Meridien, W
The St. Regis looks pretty neat, but seems like it's a bit out of the city. How much does this location affect ease of access to touristy activities?
I was not a fan of the W at all. We got upgraded to a Wow Suite, but it felt very run down, and felt like what I imagine a seedy nightclub feels like in the daytime. Service and breakfast were also very poor.
Marriott Marquis design inside is insanely dated. Location is good, but that's really about all that it has going for it.
As others said, The St. Regis is probably the best option. Don't look at Doha like you would other cities, as it is quite spread out. The StR is a quick Uber ride from almost everywhere. It's location is good as you are close to West Bay, Lusail, and also not particularly far from the rest of Doha. It's the one I would go for.
Haven't stayed in the JW, so can't comment on it.