Mar 7, 2018, 4:46 am
Last edit by: escape4
Thought it would be worthwhile setting up a Wiki for this so all the information needed is in a single place:
The offer is being able to book 1 night in a 4 Star hotel in Doha for 23 USD or 5 Star hotel for 28 USD
The tickets need to be on 157-xxxx stock (QR) and the layover has to be for a minimum of 12 hours.
Confirmed by QR:
Offer valid for Qatar Airways confirmed ticket holders only.
Offer is available on Qatar Airways flights transiting through Doha during on-ward or return journey. (E.g.
London –Doha – Bangkok).
For two (or more) people travelling together both outward and return hotels can be booked on separate tickets.
A minimum transiting time of 12 hours is required to be eligible for this offer.
Not applicable on codeshare flights.
Other terms and conditions apply. Please review at the time of booking.
A valid visa is required to enter the country.Nationals from a total of 80 countries can now take advantage
of visa-free entry into Qatar. Entry into Qatar will be at the discretion of the immigration authorities.
Discover Qatar is not responsible for the decision taken by the immigration authorities.
Link with full information is : https://www.qatarairways.com/en/offers/plus-qatar.html
Booking page is : https://discoverqatar.qatarairways.com/us-en/plusqatar
Hotels:
To be completed think it would be useful to mention advantages / Distances from attractions here but mine is:
Warwick Doha
Transport:
By far Uber is the best option in Qatar and is easy to book using the Airport and the hotel wifi.
The offer is being able to book 1 night in a 4 Star hotel in Doha for 23 USD or 5 Star hotel for 28 USD
The tickets need to be on 157-xxxx stock (QR) and the layover has to be for a minimum of 12 hours.
Confirmed by QR:
Offer valid for Qatar Airways confirmed ticket holders only.
Offer is available on Qatar Airways flights transiting through Doha during on-ward or return journey. (E.g.
London –Doha – Bangkok).
For two (or more) people travelling together both outward and return hotels can be booked on separate tickets.
A minimum transiting time of 12 hours is required to be eligible for this offer.
Not applicable on codeshare flights.
Other terms and conditions apply. Please review at the time of booking.
A valid visa is required to enter the country.Nationals from a total of 80 countries can now take advantage
of visa-free entry into Qatar. Entry into Qatar will be at the discretion of the immigration authorities.
Discover Qatar is not responsible for the decision taken by the immigration authorities.
Link with full information is : https://www.qatarairways.com/en/offers/plus-qatar.html
Booking page is : https://discoverqatar.qatarairways.com/us-en/plusqatar
Hotels:
To be completed think it would be useful to mention advantages / Distances from attractions here but mine is:
Warwick Doha
Transport:
By far Uber is the best option in Qatar and is easy to book using the Airport and the hotel wifi.
+Qatar - Doha Hotel stopovers no longer free
Mar 14, 2018, 1:43 pm
#571
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 973
A question re stay at the Westin. I understand that the free hotel stay is only for room, no food. Is wifi free? I tried to call the Westin to see if they could add my spg number to the booking, but they said no! I think as spg gold I should get free wifi by showing my card at checkin? Thanks in advance for any reply from anyone who stayed at the Westin.
Mar 14, 2018, 2:07 pm
#572
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 627
A question re stay at the Westin. I understand that the free hotel stay is only for room, no food. Is wifi free? I tried to call the Westin to see if they could add my spg number to the booking, but they said no! I think as spg gold I should get free wifi by showing my card at checkin? Thanks in advance for any reply from anyone who stayed at the Westin.
Regarding food - it depends if you are booked through the STPC or +Qatar scheme. The latter doesn't provide food just a room.
Mar 14, 2018, 2:31 pm
#573
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 973
That's odd, I emailed them prior to my stay and they added my SPG Gold number to my booking. They also emailed me a couple days before my stay to ask if there was anything they could do to improve my stay. We got free WiFi yes.
Regarding food - it depends if you are booked through the STPC or +Qatar scheme. The latter doesn't provide food just a room.
Regarding food - it depends if you are booked through the STPC or +Qatar scheme. The latter doesn't provide food just a room.
Mar 14, 2018, 2:58 pm
#574
Ambassador: Emirates
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
Programs: QF P1 + LTS, EK Gold, BAEC Gold, QR Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,144
Although I'm loyal to EK, the +Qatar deal is really exceptional. Valid in all classes and fares provided the transit is greater that 12h. It means you can deliberately take a breather if you desire. That's certainly what mrs Syd likes to do.
I've not stayed in the Warwick before? Anyone got any advice on getting there, should I pay for the breakfast etc? Was thinking of getting an uber and having breakfast before heading to the souk for a walk, swimming pool in the arvo and then back to DOH for connection on to SYD.
I've not stayed in the Warwick before? Anyone got any advice on getting there, should I pay for the breakfast etc? Was thinking of getting an uber and having breakfast before heading to the souk for a walk, swimming pool in the arvo and then back to DOH for connection on to SYD.
Mar 14, 2018, 3:40 pm
#575
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: TUS
Programs: DL EK QR TK
Posts: 112
Although I'm loyal to EK, the +Qatar deal is really exceptional. Valid in all classes and fares provided the transit is greater that 12h. It means you can deliberately take a breather if you desire. That's certainly what mrs Syd likes to do.
I've not stayed in the Warwick before? Anyone got any advice on getting there, should I pay for the breakfast etc? Was thinking of getting an uber and having breakfast before heading to the souk for a walk, swimming pool in the arvo and then back to DOH for connection on to SYD.
I've not stayed in the Warwick before? Anyone got any advice on getting there, should I pay for the breakfast etc? Was thinking of getting an uber and having breakfast before heading to the souk for a walk, swimming pool in the arvo and then back to DOH for connection on to SYD.
Warwick check-in time is 24 hours.
Mar 14, 2018, 11:13 pm
#576
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 374
Although I'm loyal to EK, the +Qatar deal is really exceptional. Valid in all classes and fares provided the transit is greater that 12h. It means you can deliberately take a breather if you desire. That's certainly what mrs Syd likes to do.
I've not stayed in the Warwick before? Anyone got any advice on getting there, should I pay for the breakfast etc? Was thinking of getting an uber and having breakfast before heading to the souk for a walk, swimming pool in the arvo and then back to DOH for connection on to SYD.
I've not stayed in the Warwick before? Anyone got any advice on getting there, should I pay for the breakfast etc? Was thinking of getting an uber and having breakfast before heading to the souk for a walk, swimming pool in the arvo and then back to DOH for connection on to SYD.
Mar 15, 2018, 2:05 am
#577
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,141
A question re stay at the Westin. I understand that the free hotel stay is only for room, no food. Is wifi free? I tried to call the Westin to see if they could add my spg number to the booking, but they said no! I think as spg gold I should get free wifi by showing my card at checkin? Thanks in advance for any reply from anyone who stayed at the Westin.
Mar 15, 2018, 4:49 am
#578
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 627
Thanks, wheatbeer, for the quick reply. I phoned the spg line and they said no. I tried to find the email for Westin Doha but could not find it. Could you please share it here or PM me? I will email them directly with my spg gold number. We are on the +Qatar scheme, so no food then.
[email protected]
Mar 15, 2018, 4:51 am
#579
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 973
Just to update: I have emailed the Westin and received a reply really quickly. All good, they have added my spg number to the booking - no hassle ^
Last edited by A1pax; Mar 15, 2018 at 8:49 am Reason: add new paragraph
Mar 16, 2018, 6:02 am
#580
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: TUS
Programs: DL EK QR TK
Posts: 112
For anybody staying near the Sheraton Grand, they're having the 9th annual international food festival. The Hilton Doha (Qatar +) is about an 18 minute walk away. There could be others.
Just another activity to add to your list if you have time.
Details below:
http://www.qifoodfestival.qa/hotel-park/ (website)
https://youtu.be/j96EfLiyRZQ (video)
Just another activity to add to your list if you have time.
Details below:
http://www.qifoodfestival.qa/hotel-park/ (website)
https://youtu.be/j96EfLiyRZQ (video)
Mar 19, 2018, 1:46 pm
#581
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EXP (LT Plat 2MM), Marriott Plat, IHG Plat, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat, SPG Plat75, UA1K
Posts: 1,248
Just booked this for two stays: One for a ORD-DOH-BKK flight in "Y" with a 16 hour layover (selected and confirmed at the Hilton) and then on a CMB-DOH-PHL flight in "J" but with only a 9 hour layover (selected and confirmed at the Oryx Rotana just for the maximum sleep opportunity). Pretty spiffy!
Mar 20, 2018, 4:30 am
#583
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
It can be difficult (AKA expensive) to incorporate a break of journey in both directions: but direct connections might allow a generous stopover.
Mar 20, 2018, 5:29 am
#584
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Glasgow, UK
Programs: Seigneur des Tarifs Utils First Class Mucci with Honours :) - BA GGL / CCR
Posts: 1,551
Yes this is possible and perfectly acceptable, Only gets complicated if you are not sharing a room as both tickets would be used each way for a room each
Mar 21, 2018, 12:26 am
#585
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 810
I've got a trip planned in May in J and I'm browsing through the available hotels. It seems like a great stopover deal.
That said, does anyone know if this list changes (beyond declining inventory)? Am I better off booking now or later?
That said, does anyone know if this list changes (beyond declining inventory)? Am I better off booking now or later?