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
Sep 29, 2019, 2:45 am
#977
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: BA GGL, Gold for Life
Posts: 590
Does anyone have any insight as to whether this offer is going to be extended beyond December 31st?
I've got a 23 hour stopover in February that doesn't qualify for the free stopover package, so I'm very much hoping it will be continued into 2020.
I've got a 23 hour stopover in February that doesn't qualify for the free stopover package, so I'm very much hoping it will be continued into 2020.
Sep 29, 2019, 7:32 am
#978
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,918
Insight, no.
But I think previously it has been extended about 2 months out from the expiration of the current promotion. If you can trawl back through the thread you should find a more accurate timeline of announcements and updates. So hopefully you should get some confirmation either way before the end of November even with some slippage.
But I think previously it has been extended about 2 months out from the expiration of the current promotion. If you can trawl back through the thread you should find a more accurate timeline of announcements and updates. So hopefully you should get some confirmation either way before the end of November even with some slippage.
Oct 2, 2019, 10:06 am
#980
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,993
For the latter I did not get anything for a Westin stay.
Last edited by Schwann; Oct 15, 2019 at 12:50 am
Oct 13, 2019, 2:43 am
#981
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Tokyo
Programs: Qatar Airways Gold, Singapore air Kris flyer,Emirates Silver, Etihad Gold
Posts: 359
Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I need your recommendation please. I will be landing in Doha at 23:15 and will be going to Souq Al Wakra Boutique hotel which is not far away from the airport I guess. Which do you recommend getting an Uber or a taxi? how much will it cost? can I pay with credit card or need to have Qatari Riyals? Thanks in advance.
Oct 13, 2019, 3:22 am
#982
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,993
Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I need your recommendation please. I will be landing in Doha at 23:15 and will be going to Souq Al Wakra Boutique hotel which is not far away from the airport I guess. Which do you recommend getting an Uber or a taxi? how much will it cost? can I pay with credit card or need to have Qatari Riyals? Thanks in advance.
Hello. The fare estimate for Uber is 23-29 Riyals. You can use your card for the Uber.
Can't help with the taxi question.
Oct 13, 2019, 9:50 pm
#983
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I need your recommendation please. I will be landing in Doha at 23:15 and will be going to Souq Al Wakra Boutique hotel which is not far away from the airport I guess. Which do you recommend getting an Uber or a taxi? how much will it cost? can I pay with credit card or need to have Qatari Riyals? Thanks in advance.
Make sure you understand which door ("gate") your driver will aim for, and get there on time - they get moved on after a few minutes.
Taxi: puts a QAR25 airport fee on top of the fare. In your case essentially doubling the cost of getting you to the souq. It still won't break the bank though, at around £10. The killer is that you need cash: Karwa/Mowasalat has been promising card payments for taxis but I think has yet to deliver on that.
Oct 13, 2019, 10:41 pm
#984
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 374
Uber: cheaper and more convenient if you have your credit card on the ap. The only problem can be the internet connection, if you you rely on the one provided by the airport. It is clunky at best once landside. I do it after passports, before customs (where there's usually no hold-up).
Make sure you understand which door ("gate") your driver will aim for, and get there on time - they get moved on after a few minutes.
Taxi: puts a QAR25 airport fee on top of the fare. In your case essentially doubling the cost of getting you to the souq. It still won't break the bank though, at around £10. The killer is that you need cash: Karwa/Mowasalat has been promising card payments for taxis but I think has yet to deliver on that.
Make sure you understand which door ("gate") your driver will aim for, and get there on time - they get moved on after a few minutes.
Taxi: puts a QAR25 airport fee on top of the fare. In your case essentially doubling the cost of getting you to the souq. It still won't break the bank though, at around £10. The killer is that you need cash: Karwa/Mowasalat has been promising card payments for taxis but I think has yet to deliver on that.
Oct 13, 2019, 11:31 pm
#985
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
But i resent the inefficiencies and faff of handling foreign currencies. I know, I know - I should relax
From Uber, through hotels, meals, metro, cafes and Carrefour I can *survive Doha on credit cards, so I seldom arrive with left-over notes in my pocket.
*OK, getting a haircut defeated me - should try harder!
Oct 14, 2019, 11:01 pm
#986
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 374
With cash in pocket I'd be happy to take the fixed-fee hit.
But i resent the inefficiencies and faff of handling foreign currencies. I know, I know - I should relax
From Uber, through hotels, meals, metro, cafes and Carrefour I can *survive Doha on credit cards, so I seldom arrive with left-over notes in my pocket.
*OK, getting a haircut defeated me - should try harder!
But i resent the inefficiencies and faff of handling foreign currencies. I know, I know - I should relax
From Uber, through hotels, meals, metro, cafes and Carrefour I can *survive Doha on credit cards, so I seldom arrive with left-over notes in my pocket.
*OK, getting a haircut defeated me - should try harder!
Karwa have their own app (like Uber) where you can pay by card, but I don't know how that works at the airport and no tourist is going to download the app. They also have the QR Codes in each taxi, allowing you to pay by card. But again, I don't know if you have to have the app for that first?
Oct 15, 2019, 1:03 am
#987
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,993
But that is just my opinion. If you are relying on the airport wifi for Uber updates it is a bit annoying that the connection doesn't extend outside.
Last edited by Schwann; Oct 16, 2019 at 3:40 am
Oct 16, 2019, 2:11 am
#988
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,849
I can't possibly think why going to a cash machine, finding a machine that will take my card and not charge me a cash withdrawal fee AND cost me extra is any more convenient than getting my phone out and ordering an Uber.
But that is just my opinion. If you are relying on the airport wifi for Uber updates t is a bit annoying that the connection doesn't extend outside.
But that is just my opinion. If you are relying on the airport wifi for Uber updates t is a bit annoying that the connection doesn't extend outside.
Oct 17, 2019, 7:49 pm
#989
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
I can't possibly think why going to a cash machine, finding a machine that will take my card and not charge me a cash withdrawal fee AND a ride that would cost me extra is any more convenient than getting my phone out and ordering an Uber.
But that is just my opinion. If you are relying on the airport wifi for Uber updates it is a bit annoying that the connection doesn't extend outside.
But that is just my opinion. If you are relying on the airport wifi for Uber updates it is a bit annoying that the connection doesn't extend outside.