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
Jan 10, 2018, 8:15 am
#451
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: BD Silver, HH Gold, BA Silver, CX Gold
Posts: 443
I notified the Westin of a 6am arrival, and staying until 7pm and they were OK when I double-checked via email last week.
Jan 10, 2018, 8:33 am
#452
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 627
I stayed at the Westin a couple of weeks ago and checked-in at 6am and then checked out around 10pm. I am SPG Gold but I don't think that made much difference.
Jan 10, 2018, 8:37 am
#453
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 627
Glad to hear that the Westin is nice - staying there soon on the +Qatar offer and I also enquired direct with the hotel about paying for an upgraded Club Pool View room and it was QR280 which I think is a good deal as it includes breakfast and evening canapes and drinks.
Jan 10, 2018, 10:27 am
#454
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: BD Silver, HH Gold, BA Silver, CX Gold
Posts: 443
For breakfast and a late afternoon tea with some drinks throughout the day well worth the cost I think !
Jan 10, 2018, 3:01 pm
#455
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
Jan 11, 2018, 12:01 pm
#456
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver
Posts: 967
Just booked the Marriott Marquis for a layover of 18 hours in Doha in April. Followed the steps in booking +Qatar and got a confirmation email. Thanks guys for all the tips 
Jan 11, 2018, 12:54 pm
#457
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
iluvdoco https://discoverqatar.qatarairways.c...s/PLUSQATARTNC says "Offer is valid for Qatar Airways tickets with transit in Doha", "Offer valid for Qatar Airways confirmed ticket holders only" and ".Qatar Airways E-ticket number is required to be entered at the payment page. Maximum of one booking is allowed per E-ticket number."!
So no it has not happened!
So no it has not happened!
Jan 11, 2018, 1:34 pm
#458
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: 30,526
Jan 12, 2018, 4:37 pm
#459
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,753
Jan 13, 2018, 12:05 pm
#461
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: BA GOLD
Posts: 604
Glad to hear that the Westin is nice - staying there soon on the +Qatar offer and I also enquired direct with the hotel about paying for an upgraded Club Pool View room and it was QR270 which I think is a good deal as it includes breakfast and evening canapes and drinks.
Edited to read QR270 for Club - King Pool VIew not QR280 as originally published. Definitely good value.
Edited to read QR270 for Club - King Pool VIew not QR280 as originally published. Definitely good value.
Jan 16, 2018, 4:03 am
#463
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: AMEX PP;BAEC Bronze;Tesco CC Preferred;
Posts: 219
I would appreciate some advice.
We are booked ARN-DOH-AKL and return in Business Class (R).
On the return flight we have a 16 hr 15 min stopover and I have successfully booked a room at the Westin via the Qatar + scheme (and upgraded to a Club Room City View as SPG Gold for an extra 100QR).
However, on the outbound flight we have a stopover of 10 hrs 25 mins. There is no earlier connection to AKL but the transit time is below the 12 hour minimum for the Qatar+ scheme.
I have read the guidance here:
The QR STPC (stopover) policy?
....but is has not been updated since May 17.
Key criteria seem to be at least 8 hours transit time (^) and a higher booking class that N (?).
Questions.
a. Outbound, is there any way we would be eligible for accommodation etc. under the STPC scheme, or are we on our own for that transit?
b. If we are eligible, how do we best book it - I have been trying to contact Qatar via the London 03300 240125 reservations number but give up holding after 20 minutes.
Thanks in advance!
We are booked ARN-DOH-AKL and return in Business Class (R).
On the return flight we have a 16 hr 15 min stopover and I have successfully booked a room at the Westin via the Qatar + scheme (and upgraded to a Club Room City View as SPG Gold for an extra 100QR).
However, on the outbound flight we have a stopover of 10 hrs 25 mins. There is no earlier connection to AKL but the transit time is below the 12 hour minimum for the Qatar+ scheme.
I have read the guidance here:
The QR STPC (stopover) policy?
....but is has not been updated since May 17.
Key criteria seem to be at least 8 hours transit time (^) and a higher booking class that N (?).
Questions.
a. Outbound, is there any way we would be eligible for accommodation etc. under the STPC scheme, or are we on our own for that transit?
b. If we are eligible, how do we best book it - I have been trying to contact Qatar via the London 03300 240125 reservations number but give up holding after 20 minutes.
Thanks in advance!
Jan 16, 2018, 5:00 am
#464
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
Charlie Whiskey welcome to the QR forum.
It is difficult to give an exact answer since there are three different deprture times for ARN-DOH. They are not all daily so a precise date is required to give a definite answer.
At the moment (January) you appear to qualify for STPC departing ARN Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. This may change when new schedules are changed. The summer timetable starts late March.
It is difficult to give an exact answer since there are three different deprture times for ARN-DOH. They are not all daily so a precise date is required to give a definite answer.
At the moment (January) you appear to qualify for STPC departing ARN Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. This may change when new schedules are changed. The summer timetable starts late March.
Jan 16, 2018, 5:21 am
#465
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: QND, BEG, BUD
Programs: AY Platinum; TK Elite+; MR Titanium; HH Diamond
Posts: 109
The only way to book an STPC is via one of their offices and they should know if you are eligible or not.