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
May 15, 2017, 8:46 pm
#92
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May 16, 2017, 3:52 am
#93
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I'm curious if I can book a +Qatar stopover without applying for a transit visa through Qatar Airways. I was told that I am ineligible for the free visa because my trip originates from CAI and I'm trying to do my stopover on the return leg and the call agent told me that I am not eligible for the +Qatar offer since I cannot apply for the transit visa but I seem to be able to book the free hotel.
I'm quite curious as to what happens if I apply for a tourist visa online and turn up at the hotel with the reservation.
I'm quite curious as to what happens if I apply for a tourist visa online and turn up at the hotel with the reservation.
May 16, 2017, 7:24 am
#94
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I'm curious if I can book a +Qatar stopover without applying for a transit visa through Qatar Airways. I was told that I am ineligible for the free visa because my trip originates from CAI and I'm trying to do my stopover on the return leg and the call agent told me that I am not eligible for the +Qatar offer since I cannot apply for the transit visa but I seem to be able to book the free hotel.
I'm quite curious as to what happens if I apply for a tourist visa online and turn up at the hotel with the reservation.
I'm quite curious as to what happens if I apply for a tourist visa online and turn up at the hotel with the reservation.
You have met the problem I warned about in post 20 of this thread. The differences in rules between the 96 hour free visa and the stopover offer from QR with the Immigration departments rules being the stricter.
However there is a possibly a solution.
If you look at https://discoverqatar.qatarairways.c...en/contact-us/ under the visa section you will see "All nationalities can apply for online tourist and transit visas." These two visa types appear to be the only acceptable visa types for the stopover offer. So you will need to apply for a Tourist visa. Look at https://www.moi.gov.qa/site/english/.../29/22651.html to see if you can meet the requirements. Note that there is a USD69, or more, fee for this visa type.
You also raise another problem: You do not qualify for the +Qatar offer for some reason or another, most probably visa problems, but still meet up at the hotel with your reservation. Who pays? I am fairly certain that QR will not so who is left to pay? The same with possible cancellation/no show fees!
May 16, 2017, 7:41 am
#95
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. Can you please expand on the link between an ex-CAI itinerary and being ineligible for the free visa?
May 16, 2017, 8:08 am
#96
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I think the restriction is that the transit visa is only available on the outbound journey if Originating from CAI .SQ88 wanted a visa for the return journey. I have certainly had 2 transit visas used on the outbound journey from CAI (Not used +Qatar offer as of yet)
May 16, 2017, 10:37 am
#97
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I think the restriction is that the transit visa is only available on the outbound journey if Originating from CAI .SQ88 wanted a visa for the return journey. I have certainly had 2 transit visas used on the outbound journey from CAI (Not used +Qatar offer as of yet)
"Passengers holding return tickets and originating their journey from the following countries (Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates) will be only eligible for one stopover on the outbound journey. Stopovers on one-way journeys originating from these countries are not permitted."
May 16, 2017, 10:46 am
#98
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Thanks! Slight twist: because of a change of date, I can now choose the Sharq or the Marsa Malaz Kempinski at the Pearl. Is either of the two a better choice than the other?? Thanks again!
May 16, 2017, 11:11 am
#99
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If you have never been to Doha and have some time on your hands, a 40 minute drive along the corniche road to the Kempinski might be interesting for you. Also, the Pearl is interesting to see too! As for myself, I arrive from MUC at 5pmish and my flight to CAI is not until 2.30pmish the following day. I don't have much need to head into town as I live in Doha most of the years don't have to go through the haste of tourist or transit visas. I plan to grab dinner in the arrivals lounge and then just head back to the Al Safwa lounge the next morning for a breakfast of eggs benny and champagne
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May 16, 2017, 11:19 am
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May 16, 2017, 1:39 pm
#101
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orbitmic How did you manage to change hotels? the T and C's https://discoverqatar.qatarairways.c...s/PLUSQATARTNC clearly say "Bookings confirmed are non-amendable, non-cancellable and non-transferable.". Was your booking still unconfirmed or what?
May 16, 2017, 1:47 pm
#102
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It depends what you are looking for in your stopover.
If you have never been to Doha and have some time on your hands, a 40 minute drive along the corniche road to the Kempinski might be interesting for you. Also, the Pearl is interesting to see too! As for myself, I arrive from MUC at 5pmish and my flight to CAI is not until 2.30pmish the following day. I don't have much need to head into town as I live in Doha most of the years don't have to go through the haste of tourist or transit visas. I plan to grab dinner in the arrivals lounge and then just head back to the Al Safwa lounge the next morning for a breakfast of eggs benny and champagne
If you have never been to Doha and have some time on your hands, a 40 minute drive along the corniche road to the Kempinski might be interesting for you. Also, the Pearl is interesting to see too! As for myself, I arrive from MUC at 5pmish and my flight to CAI is not until 2.30pmish the following day. I don't have much need to head into town as I live in Doha most of the years don't have to go through the haste of tourist or transit visas. I plan to grab dinner in the arrivals lounge and then just head back to the Al Safwa lounge the next morning for a breakfast of eggs benny and champagne
One advantage of the Sharq is that if I choose it, I could take my stopover on the return, in which case I'd have more time (23 hours, from morning to morning). If I want the Marsa, I'd have to do it on the outbound, with a slightly shorter stopover (20 hours from evening to evening). One advantage of the Marsa is that when I do the mock booking, it shows a Pearl view room which sounds nice? Is one of the two hotels any better than the other? Any more 'special' (as opposed to bog standard international design that you could find anywhere and not just in the Gulf?) For instance has the Sharq a more 'Arabic' feel and architecture at all?
May 16, 2017, 11:01 pm
#103
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Thanks a lot, that's very helpful! I have indeed never been to Doha. Because of the July heat, I think I want a place where I'll be able to relax, maybe enjoy the pool/beach in the early morning or late evening. Would it actually be pleasant to walk round the Pearl given the mid summer heat?
One advantage of the Sharq is that if I choose it, I could take my stopover on the return, in which case I'd have more time (23 hours, from morning to morning). If I want the Marsa, I'd have to do it on the outbound, with a slightly shorter stopover (20 hours from evening to evening). One advantage of the Marsa is that when I do the mock booking, it shows a Pearl view room which sounds nice? Is one of the two hotels any better than the other? Any more 'special' (as opposed to bog standard international design that you could find anywhere and not just in the Gulf?) For instance has the Sharq a more 'Arabic' feel and architecture at all?
One advantage of the Sharq is that if I choose it, I could take my stopover on the return, in which case I'd have more time (23 hours, from morning to morning). If I want the Marsa, I'd have to do it on the outbound, with a slightly shorter stopover (20 hours from evening to evening). One advantage of the Marsa is that when I do the mock booking, it shows a Pearl view room which sounds nice? Is one of the two hotels any better than the other? Any more 'special' (as opposed to bog standard international design that you could find anywhere and not just in the Gulf?) For instance has the Sharq a more 'Arabic' feel and architecture at all?
As for the Sharq,it definitely has an Arabic feel to it. Also, the pool looks to be gorgeous. My best advice is for you to check out the comments and pictures on tripadvisor to give you an idea as to which hotel you find most appealing and caters to you travel needs.
May 16, 2017, 11:05 pm
#104
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Thanks a lot, that's very helpful! I have indeed never been to Doha. Because of the July heat, I think I want a place where I'll be able to relax, maybe enjoy the pool/beach in the early morning or late evening. Would it actually be pleasant to walk round the Pearl given the mid summer heat?
One advantage of the Sharq is that if I choose it, I could take my stopover on the return, in which case I'd have more time (23 hours, from morning to morning). If I want the Marsa, I'd have to do it on the outbound, with a slightly shorter stopover (20 hours from evening to evening). One advantage of the Marsa is that when I do the mock booking, it shows a Pearl view room which sounds nice? Is one of the two hotels any better than the other? Any more 'special' (as opposed to bog standard international design that you could find anywhere and not just in the Gulf?) For instance has the Sharq a more 'Arabic' feel and architecture at all?
One advantage of the Sharq is that if I choose it, I could take my stopover on the return, in which case I'd have more time (23 hours, from morning to morning). If I want the Marsa, I'd have to do it on the outbound, with a slightly shorter stopover (20 hours from evening to evening). One advantage of the Marsa is that when I do the mock booking, it shows a Pearl view room which sounds nice? Is one of the two hotels any better than the other? Any more 'special' (as opposed to bog standard international design that you could find anywhere and not just in the Gulf?) For instance has the Sharq a more 'Arabic' feel and architecture at all?
May 17, 2017, 12:33 pm
#105
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Does anyone know if Qatar+ ONLY applies to tickets booked direct on qatarairways.com, or can also apply to travel agent bookings? I know the website says only direct but hoping not.
I'm buying a ticket with ISIC discount, so need to buy via "STA Travel" as don't think QR sell those direct.
I'm buying a ticket with ISIC discount, so need to buy via "STA Travel" as don't think QR sell those direct.