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 21, 2017, 2:12 pm
#121
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: UA Plat, 2MM
Posts: 1,860
Thank you. My dates are 27-29 June so it looks like I am in the holiday season. There are some 4 Star hotels so maybe I better take them while I can and give up on five star. Thank you for your help.
What I find interesting if I do two one day searches on my two days there I can get a lot more hotels, and the same five star hotel is available both individual days, it is just when I try to book a two day stay through Ultimate Qatar. So, the hotels are available but only as a one day stay, not two days.
What I find interesting if I do two one day searches on my two days there I can get a lot more hotels, and the same five star hotel is available both individual days, it is just when I try to book a two day stay through Ultimate Qatar. So, the hotels are available but only as a one day stay, not two days.
Last edited by TonyBurr; May 22, 2017 at 5:03 am
May 22, 2017, 8:06 am
#122
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
I just spoke to a QR agent on the telephone who repeatedly assured me I was eligible to receive a transit hotel in the outbound direction (for a ten hour layover) and the free hotel under the "+Qatar" programme in the return direction (for a twenty-three hour layover). However, that seems to be at odds with what little information I can find on the subject the website. Have I got the wrong end of the stick?
I am travelling on a business class fare.
Edit:
The lady at QR phoned me back to say she'd given me the wrong advice. I am only eligible for a free hotel in one direction.
At least they admit to their mistakes quickly.
I am travelling on a business class fare.
Edit:
The lady at QR phoned me back to say she'd given me the wrong advice. I am only eligible for a free hotel in one direction.
At least they admit to their mistakes quickly.
Last edited by Calchas; May 22, 2017 at 8:13 am
May 22, 2017, 9:04 am
#123
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
Hello,
I have two closed friends that are flying through Doha next July with a 20hr layover because it was much cheaper than other combinations.
Traveling in Y.
I was considering to book for them a hotel and pay with my points but I saw this thread and I asked them to contact QR. They did so and on the phone they told them that they have to pay 130€/pp.
Is it correct or shall I tell them to try again?
Thanks for your advice!
I have two closed friends that are flying through Doha next July with a 20hr layover because it was much cheaper than other combinations.
Traveling in Y.
I was considering to book for them a hotel and pay with my points but I saw this thread and I asked them to contact QR. They did so and on the phone they told them that they have to pay 130€/pp.
Is it correct or shall I tell them to try again?
Thanks for your advice!
May 22, 2017, 10:21 am
#124
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
Hello,
I have two closed friends that are flying through Doha next July with a 20hr layover because it was much cheaper than other combinations.
Traveling in Y.
I was considering to book for them a hotel and pay with my points but I saw this thread and I asked them to contact QR. They did so and on the phone they told them that they have to pay 130€/pp.
Is it correct or shall I tell them to try again?
Thanks for your advice!
I have two closed friends that are flying through Doha next July with a 20hr layover because it was much cheaper than other combinations.
Traveling in Y.
I was considering to book for them a hotel and pay with my points but I saw this thread and I asked them to contact QR. They did so and on the phone they told them that they have to pay 130€/pp.
Is it correct or shall I tell them to try again?
Thanks for your advice!
What explanation was given as to why they did not qualify for the free stopover package? Were they told what stopover package they were being offered?
The stopover package is only available online so calling QR probably means they were offered paid STPC. See the Wiki on http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...l#post28311985 for details of STPC.
Since EUR130 is about USD 146 at the moment and allowing for exchange rate fluctuations It would appear that they were offered Paid STPC for J passengers.
To see if they qualify for the free stopover package follow the instructions on http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/plusqatar.page and https://discoverqatar.qatarairways.c...s/PLUSQATARTNC.
It appears that discoverqatar are relaxing or not enforcing some of the rules so try and see if you can get the free stopover package.
May 22, 2017, 10:44 am
#125
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
more4less before we can help you we need origin, destination, flight numbers and dates.
What explanation was given as to why they did not qualify for the free stopover package? Were they told what stopover package they were being offered?
The stopover package is only available online so calling QR probably means they were offered paid STPC. See the Wiki on http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...l#post28311985 for details of STPC.
Since EUR130 is about USD 146 at the moment and allowing for exchange rate fluctuations It would appear that they were offered Paid STPC for J passengers.
To see if they qualify for the free stopover package follow the instructions on http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/plusqatar.page and https://discoverqatar.qatarairways.c...s/PLUSQATARTNC.
It appears that discoverqatar are relaxing or not enforcing some of the rules so try and see if you can get the free stopover package.
What explanation was given as to why they did not qualify for the free stopover package? Were they told what stopover package they were being offered?
The stopover package is only available online so calling QR probably means they were offered paid STPC. See the Wiki on http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...l#post28311985 for details of STPC.
Since EUR130 is about USD 146 at the moment and allowing for exchange rate fluctuations It would appear that they were offered Paid STPC for J passengers.
To see if they qualify for the free stopover package follow the instructions on http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/plusqatar.page and https://discoverqatar.qatarairways.c...s/PLUSQATARTNC.
It appears that discoverqatar are relaxing or not enforcing some of the rules so try and see if you can get the free stopover package.
I will have a look to the links you have mentioned and try to get a clear idea before contacting QR.
May 22, 2017, 11:06 am
#126
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: BA GOLD
Posts: 604
I just spoke to a QR agent on the telephone who repeatedly assured me I was eligible to receive a transit hotel in the outbound direction (for a ten hour layover) and the free hotel under the "+Qatar" programme in the return direction (for a twenty-three hour layover). However, that seems to be at odds with what little information I can find on the subject the website. Have I got the wrong end of the stick?
I am travelling on a business class fare.
Edit:
The lady at QR phoned me back to say she'd given me the wrong advice. I am only eligible for a free hotel in one direction.
At least they admit to their mistakes quickly.
I am travelling on a business class fare.
Edit:
The lady at QR phoned me back to say she'd given me the wrong advice. I am only eligible for a free hotel in one direction.
At least they admit to their mistakes quickly.
May 24, 2017, 4:41 am
#127
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: UA Plat, 2MM
Posts: 1,860
Today I booked the Horizon Manor Hotel for 27-29 June. I received an immediate confirmation followed by an e-mail confirmation. I am booked in J and had hoped for a Five Star hotel but I felt I should just get a hotel at this point. The whole process worked very easy and well.
May 24, 2017, 4:42 am
#128
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: UA Plat, 2MM
Posts: 1,860
I have been watching for new hotels but have not seen any come online. Today I booked the Horizon Manor Hotel for 27-29 June. I received an immediate confirmation followed by an e-mail confirmation. I am booked in J and had hoped for a Five Star hotel but I felt I should just get a hotel at this point. The whole process worked very easy and well.
May 26, 2017, 6:56 am
#130
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
I am afraid that I must disappoint you. One of the conditions for a +Qatar free stopover is booked online on the QR website.
May 26, 2017, 8:20 am
#131
Join Date: May 1998
Location: australia
Posts: 5,762
Android.Zz welcome to Flyertalk and especially the QR forum. If you want to look around the forum and discover the wealth of information there is to find here, you may find the dashboard a very useful tool.
I am afraid that I must disappoint you. One of the conditions for a +Qatar free stopover is booked online on the QR website.
I am afraid that I must disappoint you. One of the conditions for a +Qatar free stopover is booked online on the QR website.
You may be pleasantly surprised
May 26, 2017, 10:01 am
#133
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 6
May 26, 2017, 10:18 pm
#134
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jun 2008
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I can confirm that on the dates I watched before finalising my plans, some hotels disappeared but no new ones appeared! Makes sense as plans cannot be changed or cancelled with the offer.
May 27, 2017, 4:19 am
#135
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: UA Plat, 2MM
Posts: 1,860
I know you cannot change or cancel the booked hotel with the two night Ultimate, but if a better hotel comes along can you do a second booking even though it means paying a second time? Do they allow two bookings?