Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Doha, Qatar
Jun 11, 2019, 6:56 am
#106
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
W is nice but no beach or relaxing area really, the others will make you feel like you are on your holiday!
Jun 13, 2019, 10:18 pm
#107
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,224
I am going to Doha next week for 3 nights on the way to Ethiopia. Only been to Doh once and stayed at St. Regis which was ok. I will be in town to look around as a tourist and to write. ANy suggestions? The Westin, W and the Grand Hyatt look interesting to me... Just want a nice property, nice titanium treatment, and hopefully a club lounge where I can sit and write.
Jun 13, 2019, 10:51 pm
#108
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,729
I am going to Doha next week for 3 nights on the way to Ethiopia. Only been to Doh once and stayed at St. Regis which was ok. I will be in town to look around as a tourist and to write. ANy suggestions? The Westin, W and the Grand Hyatt look interesting to me... Just want a nice property, nice titanium treatment, and hopefully a club lounge where I can sit and write.
You’ll have actual outdoor space with gardens, pools and a great fitness facility at the Westin. Breakfast or points, but breakfast spread is nice. I’ve always been upgraded as a Platinum+ member to the Junior Studio, Westin Suite and Family Suite. Lounge is spacious with two hours of happy hour and food in the evening, but the variety of food options is much smaller than before and quality has dipped. Location is a weak point, as there is nothing to explore nearby.m and traffic is often a nightmare.
The W is a lovely property and I’ve always been upgraded to Cool Corner Rooms, W or Wow Suites. Major caveat is the complete lack of outdoor space; pool is in the shade most of the time and quite small, plus it closes a lot for private events. Breakfast and food all around is excellent, although I can’t recall if it’s breakfast or points, or if they give Elites both. Lounge has great food options for two hours, but stingy happy hour of only one hour. Vibe in there is dark since this is part of the Crystal Lounge nightclub, so the place smells of stale cigarette smoke and has music rattling off in the background.
If a lounge is important to you, I would consider the Sheraton. The design is 1980s, but it is a local landmark; they have the best club lounge I’ve experienced in Doha with extensive and top-quality food options, a killer location on the Corniche with views of the city and gorgeous grounds to walk around including a big pool and beach. Service is a bit scattered with some excellent veteran staff and others who are more skittish and annoyingly inexperienced, however.
Hope this helps.
khabah
Jun 13, 2019, 11:07 pm
#109
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,224
Haven't stayed at the Grand Hyatt, but between the Westin and W, where I’ve each stayed over ten times...
You’ll have actual outdoor space with gardens, pools and a great fitness facility at the Westin. Breakfast or points, but breakfast spread is nice. I’ve always been upgraded as a Platinum+ member to the Junior Studio, Westin Suite and Family Suite. Lounge is spacious with two hours of happy hour and food in the evening, but the variety of food options is much smaller than before and quality has dipped. Location is a weak point, as there is nothing to explore nearby.m and traffic is often a nightmare.
The W is a lovely property and I’ve always been upgraded to Cool Corner Rooms, W or Wow Suites. Major caveat is the complete lack of outdoor space; pool is in the shade most of the time and quite small, plus it closes a lot for private events. Breakfast and food all around is excellent, although I can’t recall if it’s breakfast or points, or if they give Elites both. Lounge has great food options for two hours, but stingy happy hour of only one hour. Vibe in there is dark since this is part of the Crystal Lounge nightclub, so the place smells of stale cigarette smoke and has music rattling off in the background.
If a lounge is important to you, I would consider the Sheraton. The design is 1980s, but it is a local landmark; they have the best club lounge I’ve experienced in Doha with extensive and top-quality food options, a killer location on the Corniche with views of the city and gorgeous grounds to walk around including a big pool and beach. Service is a bit scattered with some excellent veteran staff and others who are more skittish and annoyingly inexperienced, however.
Hope this helps.
khabah
Jun 14, 2019, 5:31 am
#110
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,855
I am going to Doha next week for 3 nights on the way to Ethiopia. Only been to Doh once and stayed at St. Regis which was ok. I will be in town to look around as a tourist and to write. ANy suggestions? The Westin, W and the Grand Hyatt look interesting to me... Just want a nice property, nice titanium treatment, and hopefully a club lounge where I can sit and write.
Jun 14, 2019, 5:43 am
#111
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,224
I have been to Westin, GH, and Sheraton. I think Westin is the weakest of the three although it's not a bad choice and I got a massive suite there. I am not sure if you have Globalist status with Hyatt but GH has a decent lounge (better than Westin, but not on par with Sheraton) and they are generous with room upgrades (got a fantastic suite), more so than Sheraton, and service is also better at GH than at Sheraton. Hardware is newer at GH than Sheraton which is starting to show its age; last but not least, GH is a more extensive property which should be a better fit to write, not that Sheraton is small but GH feels more like a resort than Sheraton does. On the flip side, as @khabah mentioned Sheraton has the best lounge and best location.
Appreciate the analysis. I might go w price then...
Jun 14, 2019, 5:47 am
#112
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
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Then you cannot go wrong with either of them. If it was me I would not pay 10-20% more for one versus the other, so if one of them has unusually low rates or high rates for your dates, then it makes the decision easier.
Jun 21, 2019, 10:45 pm
#113
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,224
Thanks all for advice. I ended up booking Grand Hyatt (10% + cheaper than Westin, half price of Sheraton). I'm happy with choice so far (pre-upgraded to suite, upgraded to free buffet breakfast). Will post review on Hyatt section.
part of reason I booked over Westin was I had to speak to 3 people at Westin and put on hold for almost 10 mins for them to figure if buffet breakfast a plat amenity. I was surprised the reservations and front desk team couldnt answer his basic question.
part of reason I booked over Westin was I had to speak to 3 people at Westin and put on hold for almost 10 mins for them to figure if buffet breakfast a plat amenity. I was surprised the reservations and front desk team couldnt answer his basic question.
Jun 25, 2019, 2:01 pm
#114
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,729
The Amari Hotel next to Msheireb is converting to Four Points by Sheraton Doha next month. News article from April here: Le Mirage, Marriott sign deal to debut Four Points by Sheraton
Website already live here: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...r-points-doha/
Marriott has absolutely dominated Qatar.
khabah
Website already live here: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...r-points-doha/
Marriott has absolutely dominated Qatar.
khabah
Jun 26, 2019, 8:46 am
#115
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, UA Mileage Plus 1K, AA Executive Plat, Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 2,345
Thanks all for advice. I ended up booking Grand Hyatt (10% + cheaper than Westin, half price of Sheraton). I'm happy with choice so far (pre-upgraded to suite, upgraded to free buffet breakfast). Will post review on Hyatt section.
part of reason I booked over Westin was I had to speak to 3 people at Westin and put on hold for almost 10 mins for them to figure if buffet breakfast a plat amenity. I was surprised the reservations and front desk team couldnt answer his basic question.
part of reason I booked over Westin was I had to speak to 3 people at Westin and put on hold for almost 10 mins for them to figure if buffet breakfast a plat amenity. I was surprised the reservations and front desk team couldnt answer his basic question.
Jun 26, 2019, 3:32 pm
#116
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
The Amari Hotel next to Msheireb is converting to Four Points by Sheraton Doha next month. News article from April here: Le Mirage, Marriott sign deal to debut Four Points by Sheraton
Website already live here: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...r-points-doha/
Marriott has absolutely dominated Qatar.
khabah
Website already live here: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...r-points-doha/
Marriott has absolutely dominated Qatar.
khabah
Aug 4, 2019, 2:06 pm
#118
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
Do you have your24? if not most hotels are quite flexible especially if you try the Marriott , Marriott Marquis, Westin Hotels as they tend to be occupied with QR guests who come and go anyway so the team should be flexible if you contact them before hand.
Aug 4, 2019, 2:16 pm
#119
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Programs: AA 4MM EXP; Starwood Lifetime Plt
Posts: 2,498
I recently stayed at the Marriott from 7am to 7pm -- no trouble without your24. The hotel is reasonably near the airport. It has a huge marble lobby and was once a leading luxury hotel, but is now a bit tired. The lounge serves full dinner without extra charge.
Aug 4, 2019, 2:25 pm
#120
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
I've stayed a few times at the Marriott Marquis and they have been flexible on check-in times. Of course, it might help I'm a repeat guest and not sure of your status. It has a convenient location and a nice pool.