Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Doha, Qatar
Jan 19, 2020, 4:42 pm
#152
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: GVA
Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver
Posts: 1,778
I took UberX to/from the airport, which worked extremely well. Was QAR 65 from airport (surge pricing at peak arrivals time at 1am), and QAR 36 on the way back. Hotel was offering a pickup service for QAR 100.
Jan 21, 2020, 6:22 pm
#153
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: AA EXPLT, Marriott Titanium (LT PLT), HHonors Gold, AMEX PLT, UA Silver, National EXC
Posts: 1,059
Arriving at 9.25pm you won't be at the JW until 10:30pm at the very earliest given it's a 20-25 minute ride (this assumes no bags and no immigration queues). And you'd be leaving at 5:30am to go back.
I'd either stay at the closest landside airport hotel, or if you're in QR business I'd look at upgrading to the Al Safwa lounge and getting a sleeping room there. Or even the airport transit hotel if the rates are OK.
I'd either stay at the closest landside airport hotel, or if you're in QR business I'd look at upgrading to the Al Safwa lounge and getting a sleeping room there. Or even the airport transit hotel if the rates are OK.
Jan 22, 2020, 6:57 am
#154
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,328
Jan 22, 2020, 8:14 am
#156
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Muscat/Doha/Manchester
Programs: Oman Air Gold, Qatar Airways Platinum, Marriott Ambassador, HH Diamond, GHA Black, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 432
If you need to sleep I would say upgrade to Al Safwa lounge and sleep there (free for platinum QR), otherwise just explore Doha for the day and leave your luggage in the Al Moujan lounge.
Jan 22, 2020, 10:26 am
#157
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,328
However in that time frame I'd contact a decent 5* hotel and get a day rate and have a pool day.
Jan 22, 2020, 12:08 pm
#158
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: OR
Posts: 1,534
Have you check out the Qatar stopover program? Very cheap 4 or 5 stars hotel around the city and you should have no problem checking in in the morning from what I read on the QR forum.
Feb 17, 2020, 9:13 am
#159
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: Free agent
Posts: 1,296
Hello all,
Arriving at 11:59pm and departing the next day at 7:55pm. Will have my wife and 10 year old son in tow, Platinum Bonvoy if that matters. We are flying in F on the 7:55pm so have access to the Al Safwa lounge but really don't want to spend the entire time there. I have a good corporate rate of about $177 at the St. Regis/W/Westin/Ritz and about $115 at the Sharq. Given our body clocks we'll likely wake around 6-7am and have breakfast then spend the day lounging by the pool/beach and head back to the airport around 3-4pm to enjoy the lounge.
I was leaning towards the Sharq, but do those who have stayed at a few of these have a suggestion if our main focus is going to be breakfast and pool?
Thanks
Arriving at 11:59pm and departing the next day at 7:55pm. Will have my wife and 10 year old son in tow, Platinum Bonvoy if that matters. We are flying in F on the 7:55pm so have access to the Al Safwa lounge but really don't want to spend the entire time there. I have a good corporate rate of about $177 at the St. Regis/W/Westin/Ritz and about $115 at the Sharq. Given our body clocks we'll likely wake around 6-7am and have breakfast then spend the day lounging by the pool/beach and head back to the airport around 3-4pm to enjoy the lounge.
I was leaning towards the Sharq, but do those who have stayed at a few of these have a suggestion if our main focus is going to be breakfast and pool?
Thanks
Feb 20, 2020, 1:34 pm
#160
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: GVA
Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver
Posts: 1,778
Hello all,
Arriving at 11:59pm and departing the next day at 7:55pm. Will have my wife and 10 year old son in tow, Platinum Bonvoy if that matters. We are flying in F on the 7:55pm so have access to the Al Safwa lounge but really don't want to spend the entire time there. I have a good corporate rate of about $177 at the St. Regis/W/Westin/Ritz and about $115 at the Sharq. Given our body clocks we'll likely wake around 6-7am and have breakfast then spend the day lounging by the pool/beach and head back to the airport around 3-4pm to enjoy the lounge.
I was leaning towards the Sharq, but do those who have stayed at a few of these have a suggestion if our main focus is going to be breakfast and pool?
Thanks
Arriving at 11:59pm and departing the next day at 7:55pm. Will have my wife and 10 year old son in tow, Platinum Bonvoy if that matters. We are flying in F on the 7:55pm so have access to the Al Safwa lounge but really don't want to spend the entire time there. I have a good corporate rate of about $177 at the St. Regis/W/Westin/Ritz and about $115 at the Sharq. Given our body clocks we'll likely wake around 6-7am and have breakfast then spend the day lounging by the pool/beach and head back to the airport around 3-4pm to enjoy the lounge.
I was leaning towards the Sharq, but do those who have stayed at a few of these have a suggestion if our main focus is going to be breakfast and pool?
Thanks
Mar 26, 2020, 11:39 am
#161
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 21
Doha: St Regis or RC Sharq Village for Beach holiday?
Hi everyone!
I am trying to decide between St Regis or the Ritz Carlton Sharq Village for a 5 night beach holiday in Doha.
I wanted to ask which one would you recommend? Which one is more breathtaking/nicer in terms of rooms, beach and pool facilities?
Thank you!
I am trying to decide between St Regis or the Ritz Carlton Sharq Village for a 5 night beach holiday in Doha.
I wanted to ask which one would you recommend? Which one is more breathtaking/nicer in terms of rooms, beach and pool facilities?
Thank you!
Mar 26, 2020, 3:12 pm
#162
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Programs: Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 431
Hello
i don’t know the answer to your question. But the sincere optimism for a better day oozing out from the text of your question has made me smile on an otherwise difficult day. Thank you friend.
i don’t know the answer to your question. But the sincere optimism for a better day oozing out from the text of your question has made me smile on an otherwise difficult day. Thank you friend.
Mar 26, 2020, 4:21 pm
#163
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,195
I don't love the St. Regis' pool area - big but just a big box square. I had one of the apartments at the pool which I didn't love too. Just a room near the pool. Would be good for large families to hang out I guess.
Rooms were pretty nice. In general, it is probably my least favorite STR globally. I didn't like the breakfast or the service. Butunch and dinner fabulous
I actually preferred the pool area for Grand Hyatt, though STR rooms are nicer. GH is a more resort, family like feel. STR pool wasn't luxurious enough for honeymooners or family enough - it was just weird for me. I haven't been to RC as they don't give me free breakfast as Titanium
Rooms were pretty nice. In general, it is probably my least favorite STR globally. I didn't like the breakfast or the service. Butunch and dinner fabulous
I actually preferred the pool area for Grand Hyatt, though STR rooms are nicer. GH is a more resort, family like feel. STR pool wasn't luxurious enough for honeymooners or family enough - it was just weird for me. I haven't been to RC as they don't give me free breakfast as Titanium
Mar 26, 2020, 4:37 pm
#164
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, UA Mileage Plus 1K, AA Executive Plat, Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 2,344
I'd do STR over the RC. Wife and I liked it and even liked some of the restaurants at the Intercontinental next door that you can walk to.
