Doha
Sep 13, 2015, 11:38 pm
#16
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: SFO
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I go every year in November to Doha. I have continued to stay at FS for the location, rooms, and service. Nothing spectacular, but have checked out ritz, st Regis and grand Hyatt in years past and prefer FS.but this is business. Not sure I'd go for p,erasure unless a very brief stopover. The museum is nice!
Sep 14, 2015, 5:25 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: United Arab Emirates & Arizona, USA
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You might look at Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, a collection of half a dozen small properties spread throughout the souq.
These are not luxury properties, but are just about the only place in Doha (along with the Sharq Village) that have a "not anywhere in the world" feel. A few of them are upscale with some character, though, typical of Qatar, expect mediocre service and cheap finishings.
If you're on a short trip, it's a good option because you are right in the souq, the main attraction in which to wander around, and also within walking distance of the Museum of Islamic Art (and close to the airport, for what it's worth).
They're alcohol-free, unfortunately.
These are not luxury properties, but are just about the only place in Doha (along with the Sharq Village) that have a "not anywhere in the world" feel. A few of them are upscale with some character, though, typical of Qatar, expect mediocre service and cheap finishings.
If you're on a short trip, it's a good option because you are right in the souq, the main attraction in which to wander around, and also within walking distance of the Museum of Islamic Art (and close to the airport, for what it's worth).
They're alcohol-free, unfortunately.
Oct 11, 2015, 12:27 am
#18
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: United global services, BA gold,
Posts: 839
I go once a year for business. Have tried other hotels but still think FS the best. I would not highly recommend Doha for more than a couple days. Museum is great. Beaches and sea not so great. Oil ridden.....but then weather good in cold European times. I just am not a big fan but I do love staying at the FS when I need to be there. Good location, good service, and a nice Asian restaurant - my favorite in Doha. I tried the ritz, the st Regis and Hyatt. Back to FS for all the good reasons.
Jan 30, 2016, 6:39 pm
#19
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: MEL
Programs: QFF, AA, LM, EY
Posts: 762
Guys does anyone here recommend more than a day in Doha ?
I have a 2am flight to DXB then to MAD in March and was wondering whether to arrive at 5am the day before (21 hours transit) or a day before that ?
The 21 hour option probably enough ?
Is there much to see beyond the Islamic Museum ?
Any restaurant recommendations ?
Alain Ducasse has a restaurant within the museum ?
I think the hotel has to be the FS based on what has been mentioned in this thread ?
Cheers
I have a 2am flight to DXB then to MAD in March and was wondering whether to arrive at 5am the day before (21 hours transit) or a day before that ?
The 21 hour option probably enough ?
Is there much to see beyond the Islamic Museum ?
Any restaurant recommendations ?
Alain Ducasse has a restaurant within the museum ?
I think the hotel has to be the FS based on what has been mentioned in this thread ?
Cheers
Jan 31, 2016, 7:37 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Midwest/Mideast (ORD/DTW/FNT/BAH)
Programs: QR Gold/Gulf Air Gold/UA Gold
Posts: 345
The only place I recommend (other than the dated Marriott only for its proximity to the airport for meetings) is lacigale. My favorite hotel in Qatar.
Avoid the Oryx Rotana at all costs. Decent facilities, horrible service/food/etc. My wife had a horrible masseuse, got food poisoning, and it was only a one night two day trip.
Avoid the Oryx Rotana at all costs. Decent facilities, horrible service/food/etc. My wife had a horrible masseuse, got food poisoning, and it was only a one night two day trip.
Jan 31, 2016, 1:40 pm
#21
Join Date: May 1999
Location: New York,NY USA
Posts: 1,481
Guys does anyone here recommend more than a day in Doha ?
I have a 2am flight to DXB then to MAD in March and was wondering whether to arrive at 5am the day before (21 hours transit) or a day before that ?
The 21 hour option probably enough ?
Is there much to see beyond the Islamic Museum ?
Any restaurant recommendations ?
Alain Ducasse has a restaurant within the museum ?
I think the hotel has to be the FS based on what has been mentioned in this thread ?
Cheers
I have a 2am flight to DXB then to MAD in March and was wondering whether to arrive at 5am the day before (21 hours transit) or a day before that ?
The 21 hour option probably enough ?
Is there much to see beyond the Islamic Museum ?
Any restaurant recommendations ?
Alain Ducasse has a restaurant within the museum ?
I think the hotel has to be the FS based on what has been mentioned in this thread ?
Cheers
Apr 28, 2016, 12:15 am
#24
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Sydney
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Posts: 477
May 2, 2016, 3:29 pm
#25
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If you are teetotal, it won't make a difference.
Apr 17, 2017, 3:37 am
#26
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 5,252
Any thoughts on the SL or the newly refurbed RC? I have a Deluxe Suite at SL and an Executive Suite at the RC for a similar price at the moment. Happy to also consider elsewhere if someone tells me both are horrendous, but those seem to be the best value options for my dates.
Nov 7, 2017, 9:11 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Dublin
Programs: EY Platinum/M&M Gold
Posts: 822
Hi all;
we have four nights in Doha on the way back from our Honeymoon in February. We were going to fly out to the maldives but thats more hassle than its worth now
. For 4 nights, a hotel with a decent pool, decent F&B etc (not dry). We really just plan to relax in the sun for a few days . I had thought about the FS but the pool (just going by the photos) looks like it will be in the shade most of the day. all suggestions welcome, thanks
we have four nights in Doha on the way back from our Honeymoon in February. We were going to fly out to the maldives but thats more hassle than its worth now
. For 4 nights, a hotel with a decent pool, decent F&B etc (not dry). We really just plan to relax in the sun for a few days . I had thought about the FS but the pool (just going by the photos) looks like it will be in the shade most of the day. all suggestions welcome, thanks
Last edited by irish mark; Nov 7, 2017 at 9:36 pm
Nov 8, 2017, 4:54 am
#28
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,600
Hi all;
we have four nights in Doha on the way back from our Honeymoon in February. We were going to fly out to the maldives but thats more hassle than its worth now. For 4 nights, a hotel with a decent pool, decent F&B etc (not dry). We really just plan to relax in the sun for a few days . I had thought about the FS but the pool (just going by the photos) looks like it will be in the shade most of the day. all suggestions welcome, thanks
we have four nights in Doha on the way back from our Honeymoon in February. We were going to fly out to the maldives but thats more hassle than its worth now
. For 4 nights, a hotel with a decent pool, decent F&B etc (not dry). We really just plan to relax in the sun for a few days . I had thought about the FS but the pool (just going by the photos) looks like it will be in the shade most of the day. all suggestions welcome, thanks
Nov 9, 2017, 8:52 am
#30
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: YYZ
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Service was friendly but not over the top. We also had massage at Remede spa which was good.
The pool is huge and has sun all day so if that is what you are coveting, then it should be fine.
Not sure I could stay in Doha for 4 days..could get a bit boring.