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
Mar 1, 2020, 6:49 am
#1111
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
I'm not aware of any restrictions on entering Doha (or most other count-rues) from Hong Kong. Most countries restrict entry from those who have been in mainland China within the past 14 days, a few are now including Italy or South Korea. I believe Taiwan includes Hong Kong, but I'm not aware of others doing that. Note that Hong Kong restricts entry by those who have been in the mainland.
Mar 6, 2020, 10:59 am
#1112
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TPA
Programs: oneworld Rusty Iron; Starwood Aluminum
Posts: 217
We'll be taking advantage of this for 2 nights in May, but I'm having trouble deciding which hotel. I'm inclined to book Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, but am not sure if we'd be missing out on anything staying at the Westin, Grand Hyatt, Al Najada, etc (which show as available for our dates). Don't care too much if dry, nor do we expect to be spending that much time there.
Anyone have an opinion?
Anyone have an opinion?
Mar 6, 2020, 9:51 pm
#1113
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,005
We'll be taking advantage of this for 2 nights in May, but I'm having trouble deciding which hotel. I'm inclined to book Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, but am not sure if we'd be missing out on anything staying at the Westin, Grand Hyatt, Al Najada, etc (which show as available for our dates). Don't care too much if dry, nor do we expect to be spending that much time there.
Anyone have an opinion?
Anyone have an opinion?
Friends were staying at the Najada, and i was impressed by their room and the hotel itself. It wasn't a QR stay, and i don't know what standard of room they'd booked. It's a large hotel next to Souk Waqif and very close to the Souk metro station (one easy change to get to and from the airport). It would get my vote over the souq's boutique hotels, although i think they are also managed by Tivoli.
I can't see any obvious reason to go for the Westin, unless you are wedded to Marriott and the possibility of upgrades. But given there'd be no points/credit, it might be a opportunity try something new and take a holiday from the brand.
The Hyatt is very nice, of course. And well located in terms of sea, beaches and the Pearl. But it's well out of the area covering the souq, museums and corniche. Among the beachy places outside the city i have a soft spot for the Intercontinental. But again, there's not much "`Qatar" about it.
Last edited by IAN-UK; Mar 6, 2020 at 10:02 pm
Mar 7, 2020, 9:04 am
#1114
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TPA
Programs: oneworld Rusty Iron; Starwood Aluminum
Posts: 217
I appreciate the information. I think you confirmed my inclination to stay near the souk and have the most "Qatar" experience possible. And it's good to know that opting specifically for the Najada may be a better choice than quasi gambling with the waqif boutiques.
Mar 7, 2020, 11:45 pm
#1115
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 374
We'll be taking advantage of this for 2 nights in May, but I'm having trouble deciding which hotel. I'm inclined to book Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, but am not sure if we'd be missing out on anything staying at the Westin, Grand Hyatt, Al Najada, etc (which show as available for our dates). Don't care too much if dry, nor do we expect to be spending that much time there.
Anyone have an opinion?
Anyone have an opinion?
Mar 9, 2020, 3:48 am
#1118
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Belgium
Posts: 270
Stopover program cancelled
Just found this on the Qatar Airways website:
Stopovers in Qatar
We are placing a temporary hold on stopover services in Doha for the purpose of connection, booked through our partner and subsidiary, Discover Qatar, or booked directly through qatarairways.com. Passengers with onward connections will not be permitted to leave Hamad International Airport (HIA).
It is with regret that we must inform our valued customers that all current stopover bookings will therefore be cancelled. A full refund will be offered, with support offered to make alternative travel plans with Qatar Airways.
Having a stopover in April and May coming up (12 hours and 26 hours), would the recommendation be to just wait and see, or to call the airline and see if they can put us on an earlier flight?
Stopovers in Qatar
We are placing a temporary hold on stopover services in Doha for the purpose of connection, booked through our partner and subsidiary, Discover Qatar, or booked directly through qatarairways.com. Passengers with onward connections will not be permitted to leave Hamad International Airport (HIA).
It is with regret that we must inform our valued customers that all current stopover bookings will therefore be cancelled. A full refund will be offered, with support offered to make alternative travel plans with Qatar Airways.
Having a stopover in April and May coming up (12 hours and 26 hours), would the recommendation be to just wait and see, or to call the airline and see if they can put us on an earlier flight?
Mar 9, 2020, 7:35 am
#1119
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 113
Such bad timing for me...not coming from a restricted country but have a stopover hotel TOMORROW. Lord. Right now my stay is still confirmed on the website. I'll find out when I get to the airport.
I want to see a friend in the city, otherwise I wouldn't really care, but I'm hoping I can get some sort of compensation. I'm going to be stuck in the airport potentially for 20 hours. A airport hotel just isn't going to do. I'm flying business so hopefully that changes things a little so I can complain lol.
I want to see a friend in the city, otherwise I wouldn't really care, but I'm hoping I can get some sort of compensation. I'm going to be stuck in the airport potentially for 20 hours. A airport hotel just isn't going to do. I'm flying business so hopefully that changes things a little so I can complain lol.
Mar 9, 2020, 7:50 am
#1120
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Belgium
Posts: 270
Ok, so I received some additional info from someone who works at Qatar Airways marketing department!
Those who can't enter Qatar:
- People travelling from the 14 countries listed here: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand.
- People with an involuntary stopover (STPC)
If the stopover was voluntarily made, you will be able to exit the airport and access Doha. So basically, if you booked your hotel with Discover Qatar, there won't be any problem.
Those who can't enter Qatar:
- People travelling from the 14 countries listed here: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand.
- People with an involuntary stopover (STPC)
If the stopover was voluntarily made, you will be able to exit the airport and access Doha. So basically, if you booked your hotel with Discover Qatar, there won't be any problem.
Mar 9, 2020, 11:29 am
#1123
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TPA
Programs: oneworld Rusty Iron; Starwood Aluminum
Posts: 217
I'm hoping that the "temporary hold on stopover services" is just that, temporary. I was about to book our 2 night discover stopover for mid May. It looks like I can still book it, but will look to QT for guidance. I hope this isn't as big of an issue then as it is now... 
Mar 9, 2020, 11:43 am
#1124
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TPA
Programs: oneworld Rusty Iron; Starwood Aluminum
Posts: 217
Well, their language in the announcement is pretty clear: "Passengers with onward connections will not be permitted to leave Hamad International Airport." So my guess is, yes. Or maybe put you on an earlier flight subject to availability.
Mar 9, 2020, 2:28 pm
#1125
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: AA, UA, DL
Posts: 138
Such bad timing for me...not coming from a restricted country but have a stopover hotel TOMORROW. Lord. Right now my stay is still confirmed on the website. I'll find out when I get to the airport.
I want to see a friend in the city, otherwise I wouldn't really care, but I'm hoping I can get some sort of compensation. I'm going to be stuck in the airport potentially for 20 hours. A airport hotel just isn't going to do. I'm flying business so hopefully that changes things a little so I can complain lol.
I want to see a friend in the city, otherwise I wouldn't really care, but I'm hoping I can get some sort of compensation. I'm going to be stuck in the airport potentially for 20 hours. A airport hotel just isn't going to do. I'm flying business so hopefully that changes things a little so I can complain lol.