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
Nov 26, 2019, 3:20 am
#1036
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: Swiss Senator, Flying Blue Gold, BA EC Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 330
Now you made me curious. So I checked the website and I apparently ended up in what is classified as a "deluxe room", but it actually turns out to be only 20 QAR more expensive than the standard rooms, so they didn't break the bank on my "upgrade".
Nov 26, 2019, 3:28 am
#1037
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
Not been loads but The IC in West Bay is a nicer hotel in my opinion (for lounging about, pools & beach) however disastrously it is not on the list for 2020 :-( which is a big shame as they afforded me lounge access even though the stays were part of the stopover programme.
The Crowne Plaza is, is this next door to the IC ? Never bothered looking !! What are people's feelings about the CP ?
The Crowne Plaza is, is this next door to the IC ? Never bothered looking !! What are people's feelings about the CP ?
The Crowne Plaza is an oddity. It's a very plush hotel, intended as another Intercontinental until they realised three in a tiny city would be just too weird. If you are a RA or even plain Ambassador it would be crazy to opt for the CP as they are rule-based in terms of access to the rather nice club lounge. The IC routinely treats QR stays as generously as it does paid ones.
Though i've got to say I don't really get this fretting over what are generally over night stays. Any of the big name places will give you a very comfortable stay, and if you have status with them they should give you the bells and whistles. Just avoid the Doubletree.
Dec 1, 2019, 2:28 pm
#1038
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Berlin
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 511
They "enhanced" the booking process, bevor if you were traveling with a partner you could book a double room both ways by using only ONE E-Ticket nb for each booking.
Now one need to put in a different ETicket nb for each person per booking in that one reservation.
It's kinda weird since the room rate does not change (1or2pax) and it's without breakfast anyway.
I try booking for one person now and see what happens if we are checking in together.
It wasn't so much that I wanted to cheat the system, but traveling out with a friend on two different PNRs and he is returning alone at a different date, also with 12h+ layover and could have used his ticket nb than.
Now one need to put in a different ETicket nb for each person per booking in that one reservation.
It's kinda weird since the room rate does not change (1or2pax) and it's without breakfast anyway.
I try booking for one person now and see what happens if we are checking in together.
It wasn't so much that I wanted to cheat the system, but traveling out with a friend on two different PNRs and he is returning alone at a different date, also with 12h+ layover and could have used his ticket nb than.
Dec 10, 2019, 3:42 pm
#1039
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 106
I have just noticed this also 
we have used the stopover program twice before, and you only needed 1 ticket number to book a room, so I would book the room on the outward journey and my partner would book the return.
I have just started to book the hotels for our trip in Feb and now they want ticket numbers for each passenger per stay, so we will only be able to book a hotel either on the outbound or inbound journey unless anyone knows if you can use the Eticket number twice now? I know before it was just for 1 use only.
we have used the stopover program twice before, and you only needed 1 ticket number to book a room, so I would book the room on the outward journey and my partner would book the return.I have just started to book the hotels for our trip in Feb and now they want ticket numbers for each passenger per stay, so we will only be able to book a hotel either on the outbound or inbound journey unless anyone knows if you can use the Eticket number twice now? I know before it was just for 1 use only.
Dec 10, 2019, 5:53 pm
#1040
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
They "enhanced" the booking process, bevor if you were traveling with a partner you could book a double room both ways by using only ONE E-Ticket nb for each booking.
Now one need to put in a different ETicket nb for each person per booking in that one reservation.
It's kinda weird since the room rate does not change (1or2pax) and it's without breakfast anyway.
I try booking for one person now and see what happens if we are checking in together.
Now one need to put in a different ETicket nb for each person per booking in that one reservation.
It's kinda weird since the room rate does not change (1or2pax) and it's without breakfast anyway.
I try booking for one person now and see what happens if we are checking in together.
The odd thing is that if you have two e-ticket numbers you can book two rooms, then ask the hotel to allocate connecting rooms to get a kind of two-bedroom two-bathroom suite. It seems silly for +Qatar to require one e-ticket number per person since it obviously takes twice as many hotel rooms if you book two rooms.
Dec 11, 2019, 2:13 am
#1041
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
Though, of course, if QR is set on stamping out cohabitation and trickery, then they will likely sensitise hotels to the new regulations: so YMMV. However, I believe their motivation is administrative rather than a crackdown on rule-evasion.
Time will tell
Dec 18, 2019, 4:42 pm
#1042
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: AA EXPLT, Marriott Titanium (LT PLT), HHonors Gold, AMEX PLT, UA Silver, National EXC
Posts: 1,059
Have two layovers next year, traveling on honeymoon. Booked AA award ticket in J on QR. I don't think I could use this program for a paid/discounted hotel right?
Landing 5:40pm and departing 2:10am - booked in Biz. (8hrs) - thinking of just hanging out in
Landing at 9:25pm with a 7:50am departure - booked in biz. (10hrs)
What would you do? Imagine the 10hr layover might be worth going to a hotel for a little while. The Marriott Marquis? Westin? Have lots of Marriott points
Landing 5:40pm and departing 2:10am - booked in Biz. (8hrs) - thinking of just hanging out in
Landing at 9:25pm with a 7:50am departure - booked in biz. (10hrs)
What would you do? Imagine the 10hr layover might be worth going to a hotel for a little while. The Marriott Marquis? Westin? Have lots of Marriott points
Dec 19, 2019, 1:24 am
#1043
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Belgium
Posts: 270
In January I’ll have a 10-hour layover in Doha and will probably try the +Qatar program. I’m landing in Doha at 11.20pm on the 28th, so should I book the night of the 28th or the 29th as I’ll probably only arrive at the hotel after midnight?
Dec 20, 2019, 7:01 pm
#1044
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: UK
Programs: Baec
Posts: 191
I think it is a minimum 12 hour between flights. Re hotel booking I believe that the date and time of your scheduled arrival is what you use and the 24 hrs begins from there.
Dec 22, 2019, 7:45 am
#1045
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Belgium
Posts: 270
Thanks for the info! Just managed to book a room at the Westin even though my layover is only 9h45mins. Fingers crossed.
Dec 22, 2019, 8:18 am
#1046
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Live Limitless Gold, Hilton Honours Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 1,807
Beware, I believe that there are reports of bookings going through then being cancelled for not meeting the criteria and the fee being retained.
Dec 22, 2019, 11:52 pm
#1047
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: 30,541
Jan 7, 2020, 6:37 am
#1048
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 180
We have a 4 night stopover in Doha in August, and are looking at options using the stopover program.
Got 2 young kids - so was hoping for something with a kids club/beach. I have read most of this thread and seems that most of the previous recommendations are no longer offered - Hilton, Grand Hyatt etc. It seems like my best option is the Westin - but keen to hear if anyone has other recommendations?
Got 2 young kids - so was hoping for something with a kids club/beach. I have read most of this thread and seems that most of the previous recommendations are no longer offered - Hilton, Grand Hyatt etc. It seems like my best option is the Westin - but keen to hear if anyone has other recommendations?
Jan 12, 2020, 10:06 pm
#1050
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Berlin
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 511
two eyelids were batted when i checked in with two people on a one pax reservation at Souq Al Wakra Hotel in Dez.
He showed me the reservation was only for one .. (while at booking, the price was certainly the same for single or double occupancy)
nevertheless I used my most innocent smile and explained I must have an honest mistake.
He smiled and checked us in.
so, be careful out there from now on ....
He showed me the reservation was only for one .. (while at booking, the price was certainly the same for single or double occupancy)
nevertheless I used my most innocent smile and explained I must have an honest mistake.
He smiled and checked us in.
so, be careful out there from now on ....
I've done that a number of times. Not an eyelid was batted.
Though, of course, if QR is set on stamping out cohabitation and trickery, then they will likely sensitise hotels to the new regulations: so YMMV. However, I believe their motivation is administrative rather than a crackdown on rule-evasion.
Time will tell
Though, of course, if QR is set on stamping out cohabitation and trickery, then they will likely sensitise hotels to the new regulations: so YMMV. However, I believe their motivation is administrative rather than a crackdown on rule-evasion.
Time will tell