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
Jul 15, 2017, 4:57 pm
#196
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Doha, Qatar
Programs: Qatar Airways Privilege Club Platinum; Accor Le Club Platinum
Posts: 1,077
Some might suggest that I am a bit conservative with my suggestion, however, 30 to 35 minutes in a taxi for the afternoon departure should be fine for this time of year.
Jul 17, 2017, 7:21 am
#197
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NL
Programs: FB Silver - STE, BAEC Bronze - OW Ruby
Posts: 178
The T&C's list a minimum transfer time of 12hrs. I have an upcoming trip with 14hr transit time during the day on the outbound journey and 9:45hrs during the night on the inbound journey, so would like to use the hotel on the inbound. Is there a chance they will accept it (I know they have been lenient with the t&c's in the past) or will this be straight forward rejection?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Jul 17, 2017, 2:59 pm
#199
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: PAR
Programs: QR Plat, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,090
Now I'm waiting until 1 month prior to my flight to request the free visa and it should be fine :-)
Jul 20, 2017, 2:28 pm
#200
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NL
Programs: FB Silver - STE, BAEC Bronze - OW Ruby
Posts: 178
Used the offer for the Westin hotel today on my 21h layover in Doha. Flight schedule was as follows:
HND-DOH arrival 20-7 at 5:30
DOH-BRU departure 21-7 at 02:05
In my booking I selected from the 20th until the 21st with a preferred checkin time of 8AM (to enjoy the arrivals lounge first) and a check-out of 10PM (to enjoy Al mourjan). Showed up at 8AM and check-in was no issue, check-out as well. No charges have been incurred afaik, although I had to present a hard copy of the booking confirmation and make a reservation on my CC for 500QAR. At check-out a confirmation and invoice had to be signed.
Westin was pretty nice. Very modern and new, nice pool even in the Qatar heat, looked quite empty tho.
Will be staying at the Amari hotel in Doha on an upcoming trip to Thailand in Y with similar arrival/departure times, let's see how that goes.
Met a guy on the plane who booked the Oryx Rotana in J through this offer while having just 10hrs of layover, seems there is some possibility to avoid the rules
HND-DOH arrival 20-7 at 5:30
DOH-BRU departure 21-7 at 02:05
In my booking I selected from the 20th until the 21st with a preferred checkin time of 8AM (to enjoy the arrivals lounge first) and a check-out of 10PM (to enjoy Al mourjan). Showed up at 8AM and check-in was no issue, check-out as well. No charges have been incurred afaik, although I had to present a hard copy of the booking confirmation and make a reservation on my CC for 500QAR. At check-out a confirmation and invoice had to be signed.
Westin was pretty nice. Very modern and new, nice pool even in the Qatar heat, looked quite empty tho.
Will be staying at the Amari hotel in Doha on an upcoming trip to Thailand in Y with similar arrival/departure times, let's see how that goes.
Met a guy on the plane who booked the Oryx Rotana in J through this offer while having just 10hrs of layover, seems there is some possibility to avoid the rules
Jul 20, 2017, 8:25 pm
#201
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere between 0 and 13,000 metres high
Programs: AF/KL Life Plat, BA GGL+GfL, ALL Plat, Hilton Diam, Marriott Gold, blablablah, etc
Posts: 30,536
Are you sure that wasn't the regular stpc care? Stop of over 8 hrs with no shorter transfer available and qr will offer accommodation, invariably at the Oryx Rotana. That one is permanently valid and not limited to one way.
Jul 21, 2017, 1:45 am
#202
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NL
Programs: FB Silver - STE, BAEC Bronze - OW Ruby
Posts: 178
Nope, he mentioned being declined for stpc due to low fare (sake fare) and using this programme instead
Jul 24, 2017, 9:06 am
#210
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Virginia, USA
Programs: QF Gold, AA Gold, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 38
Has anyone found out a way to find the hotel confirmation number having booked through the +Qatar program? I just made my reservation and would like to add my loyalty number for elite benefits. Do they eventually email this or is there a way to get it outside of contacting Qatar? Thanks!