QR Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge
Feb 12, 2018, 6:50 am
#376
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: Flying Blue
Posts: 47
I'll be arriving at 6 AM on Feb 18th in DOH on a J flight so I'll be usin gthe Al Mourjan lounge during my 2 hour lay-over. I heard there the showers are often with a long waiting list, how does this work exactly? At the entrance reception or should I approach a staff member in order to use the showers?
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the info!
Feb 12, 2018, 7:45 am
#377
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cardiff
Programs: qatar airways platinum
Posts: 731
Use the smaller showers near the deli restaurant on the ground floor. You check in at reception and there are seats there for you to wait your turn. The longest I have waited is 10 minutes
Feb 12, 2018, 7:19 pm
#378
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New York City
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Feb 18, 2018, 5:30 am
#380
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: QR Platinum, WY Gold, Shangri-la Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,151
Feb 18, 2018, 6:05 am
#381
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PNH and HBA
Programs: QR-G/OWS, QF-G, VA-G, NZ-S
Posts: 141
Feb 18, 2018, 10:28 am
#383
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: AMS / FRA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador Elite / LH Senator / KL Gold / QR Gold
Posts: 214
I find myself resting at the area near the business center despite the light and noise there.
Feb 18, 2018, 4:32 pm
#385
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
Introduce a quiet area where it's actually comfortable to sleep. I can't wrap my head around these "chairs" in the quiet zone near the showers behind the "sandwich restaurant". How would you possibly be able to get a proper rest or even sleep there?
I find myself resting at the area near the business center despite the light and noise there.
I find myself resting at the area near the business center despite the light and noise there.
I imagine there is - or was - some caution about diluting revenue earned by the airport hotel.
Mar 26, 2018, 12:46 am
#386
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 708
No food or drink allowed in business centre
Another underwhelming AM experience - staff (some) grumpy and barely able to smile. Food selection basically hummus or a panini (as ever).
Most frustrating was being the sole occupant of the business centre (using own laptop at a desk) and blocked from taking a coffee in while working as ‘no food or drink allowed sir’. No signs to this effect and not had a problem previously.
Staff had time to police me but plates and glassware sat uncleared on tables... worst part of the QR experience. Yes it is large and with an interesting aesthetic but food, service and facilities make BA’s base lounges look like nirvana - an impressive feat.
Most frustrating was being the sole occupant of the business centre (using own laptop at a desk) and blocked from taking a coffee in while working as ‘no food or drink allowed sir’. No signs to this effect and not had a problem previously.
Staff had time to police me but plates and glassware sat uncleared on tables... worst part of the QR experience. Yes it is large and with an interesting aesthetic but food, service and facilities make BA’s base lounges look like nirvana - an impressive feat.
Mar 26, 2018, 2:58 am
#387
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: UK/Australia
Programs: BAEC Silver, UA2MM, QF Platinum, VA Platinum., Volare Executive Club
Posts: 2,512
Hadn't had a problem with coffee there before, either.
Also, at approx 12 am I had no problem in finding a vacant recliner bed (lots of availability) behind the bus centre, which on previous occasions has proven to be more difficult at such an hour. Perhaps it might suggest a drop off in QR clientele?
Last edited by Grace B; Mar 26, 2018 at 3:04 am
Mar 27, 2018, 8:48 pm
#388
Join Date: May 2007
Location: London, UK and Occitanie, France
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 517
My first QR flight was back at the old Doha International airport, where QR had the premium terminal. Having now flown through the new airport a few times in the last couple of years, I'm reminded of how--although the physical space is beautiful to look at--the food and drink at the new Al Mourjan lounge is no patch on the old premium terminal.
Mar 28, 2018, 4:47 am
#389
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
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My first QR flight was back at the old Doha International airport, where QR had the premium terminal. Having now flown through the new airport a few times in the last couple of years, I'm reminded of how--although the physical space is beautiful to look at--the food and drink at the new Al Mourjan lounge is no patch on the old premium terminal.
The new facility started well, easily on a par with the old premium terminal, but it has been in decline over the last year or so. I guess reality kicked in and costs had to be brought down towards the level of revenues. But at the end of the day, the lounge still offers levels of comfort and service beyond those normally found in airports.
In hindsight, al Safwa (the first-class only lounge which is now something of a white elephant) will probably be seen as a waste of resources that would better have been employed elsewhere.