Showers at DOh
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 101
Showers at DOh
Hi all,
I have a 3.5 hour layover at DOH airport coming up soon. I'm coming in from a long haul flight, so I'm wondering if there's anywhere in the in the airport for me to take a quick shower?
I'm OK with paying for a shower (I think there might be a spa there?). But since I have no OneWorld status and I'm not flying first/business, I should not have access to QR's lounges.
Thanks!
I have a 3.5 hour layover at DOH airport coming up soon. I'm coming in from a long haul flight, so I'm wondering if there's anywhere in the in the airport for me to take a quick shower?
I'm OK with paying for a shower (I think there might be a spa there?). But since I have no OneWorld status and I'm not flying first/business, I should not have access to QR's lounges.
Thanks!
#2
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Programs: Hilton Gold, Priority Club Blue, SPG Gold, Sofitel Gold, FB Ivory, BA Blue
Posts: 8,479
Hi all,
I have a 3.5 hour layover at DOH airport coming up soon. I'm coming in from a long haul flight, so I'm wondering if there's anywhere in the in the airport for me to take a quick shower?
I'm OK with paying for a shower (I think there might be a spa there?). But since I have no OneWorld status and I'm not flying first/business, I should not have access to QR's lounges.
Thanks!
I have a 3.5 hour layover at DOH airport coming up soon. I'm coming in from a long haul flight, so I'm wondering if there's anywhere in the in the airport for me to take a quick shower?
I'm OK with paying for a shower (I think there might be a spa there?). But since I have no OneWorld status and I'm not flying first/business, I should not have access to QR's lounges.
Thanks!
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 101
#5
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Programs: Hilton Gold, Priority Club Blue, SPG Gold, Sofitel Gold, FB Ivory, BA Blue
Posts: 8,479
Can't speak for the spa or the new Oryx, but I've never been in an airport lounge where the showers weren't, in effect, small suites. Some are far better than others though.
#6
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Philadelphia, the East Coast of the US & SE Asia, & sometimes France
Programs: AA EXP, Amtrak Select, Hilton Gold, Shangri-La Golden Circle Jade
Posts: 12
The showers in the Vitality Spa are more like showers in a nice gym (separate but not not completely private rooms- doors are glass and the stalls are open above). You are given towels, slippers and a bathrobe and there are plenty of amenities (shampoo, toothbrush set kits, hair-dryer ect). There is also a Jacuzzi, a nice pool, and a well-appointed gym (so be sure to have your clothes in the carry-on).
#7
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: EWR
Programs: CX Green | UA Silver | Marriott Lifetime Platinum | Hyatt Globalist | Hilton Gold | AA EXP
Posts: 813
Does it have cold water? For some reason shower at Al-Mourjan has no cold water ... it's almost like taking a sauna.
#8
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Philadelphia, the East Coast of the US & SE Asia, & sometimes France
Programs: AA EXP, Amtrak Select, Hilton Gold, Shangri-La Golden Circle Jade
Posts: 12
Very strange that Al-Mourjan had none! I'll be there again this weekend, although I think I'll be sticking to A-M with my more limited transit time. I'll have to check out the water situation.
#9
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Norway
Programs: EBS, EY Gold Eite, EK Gold, QR Platinum, Accor Gold
Posts: 476
I don't specifically recall cold water, but it is very likely it did since I went to the Jacuzzi first and would not have wanted a hot shower immediately afterwards. Plus, people are also working out at the gym and I can't imagine not having cold water in that environment.
Very strange that Al-Mourjan had none! I'll be there again this weekend, although I think I'll be sticking to A-M with my more limited transit time. I'll have to check out the water situation.
Very strange that Al-Mourjan had none! I'll be there again this weekend, although I think I'll be sticking to A-M with my more limited transit time. I'll have to check out the water situation.
#10
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Philadelphia, the East Coast of the US & SE Asia, & sometimes France
Programs: AA EXP, Amtrak Select, Hilton Gold, Shangri-La Golden Circle Jade
Posts: 12
From the opening of HIA there has been no cold water and no ventilation in the showers in Al-M. I gave up using the shovers last year, and on HIA/QR in general this summer, but as i miss QR inflight, i do hope the status on lounge/transfer/APM will improve soon. I hope you can report asap Ghenghis☺ It will however not surprise me if it still is status quo.
#11
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: British Airways Executive Club Gold
Posts: 1,073
I had a shower in the OWE lounge this morning -- the water temperature was perfect, so do the design. Water pressure is good enough. I got a room instantly.
BTW see the dental kit? That's like an actual toothbrush that you buy on the street!
BTW see the dental kit? That's like an actual toothbrush that you buy on the street!
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,685
On a side note, took a shower in the Quiet Room showers. Didn't try cold water, but the water definitely wasn't too hot and the shower room was very pleasant. Seems like they got some sort of air conditioning working in the corridor there.
#15
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 155
The shower room gets so hot and humid that I now try taking a quick military style shower. Otherwise you will start to sweat immediately afterwards.
Also a good trick is to get dry and dressed as soon as possible after the shower. Open the door to get some air in the room while you fix yourself up.
I don't understand why they don't offer cool water for the shower and why they don't put a fan in the room to make up for the poor ventilation.
Everything with them nowadays is cost cutting.
Also a good trick is to get dry and dressed as soon as possible after the shower. Open the door to get some air in the room while you fix yourself up.
I don't understand why they don't offer cool water for the shower and why they don't put a fan in the room to make up for the poor ventilation.
Everything with them nowadays is cost cutting.