The Doha Oryx Airport Hotel
Sep 29, 2022, 10:40 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 939
I wrote to them and got this reply:
Thank you for the mail and please be informed that the Oryx Garden Hotel is currently not available for bookings.
And also, at the Oryx Airport Hotel, We regret to inform you the hotel has been blocked for November to December as a preparation for the big event. However, we can place you on a waitlist and get back to you once we have confirmed availability on your travel date.
And also, at the Oryx Airport Hotel, We regret to inform you the hotel has been blocked for November to December as a preparation for the big event. However, we can place you on a waitlist and get back to you once we have confirmed availability on your travel date.
Sep 30, 2022, 8:25 am
#19
Join Date: Feb 2021
Programs: BA Exec Club
Posts: 76
I also got the same reply. The Oryx (possibly both of them) are not taking any bookings in November or December because of the World Cup - although for the life of me I can't understand how a transit hotel inside security would be of any use as World Cup accomodation.
Very annoying as I have a 13 hour layover on 8th November that I wanted to book a room for and have been "wait listed" for (whatever that means) - and that date is nearly two weeks before the WC starts.
Very annoying as I have a 13 hour layover on 8th November that I wanted to book a room for and have been "wait listed" for (whatever that means) - and that date is nearly two weeks before the WC starts.
Oct 4, 2022, 8:10 pm
#20
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: South Africa
Programs: Qatar Platinum
Posts: 12
Does anyone know how to book the new Oryx Garden Hotel? I can't find any reservation link for it.
I have a 13 hour layover on November 8th and the main Oryx hotel are not allowing booking in November or December (not sure why as it can't really be used by World Cup visitors with it being a transit hotel).
I have a 13 hour layover on November 8th and the main Oryx hotel are not allowing booking in November or December (not sure why as it can't really be used by World Cup visitors with it being a transit hotel).
Nor sure how long this will go on for as I believe the availability is due to people not knowing it is there and currently a bit hidden near the unopened new section of Hamad. No online booking as yet.
Oct 5, 2022, 9:03 pm
#21
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: QR Platinum / SQ Gold
Posts: 147
Did a walkin on the Oryx Garden last night about 18h00. Plenty of availability (normal Oryx was booked out). Here is the kicker: much better than normal Oryx as it is brand new and the rooms remind me of the Al Safwa (especially the bathrooms). Also, QAR650 per night which is cheaper than the normal Oryx as well.
Nor sure how long this will go on for as I believe the availability is due to people not knowing it is there and currently a bit hidden near the unopened new section of Hamad. No online booking as yet.
Nor sure how long this will go on for as I believe the availability is due to people not knowing it is there and currently a bit hidden near the unopened new section of Hamad. No online booking as yet.
Oct 6, 2022, 12:38 am
#22
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: South Africa
Programs: Qatar Platinum
Posts: 12
Thank you for sharing! I will transfer with a long layover (approx. 20 hours) end of October. I already booked the “normal” Oryx Transit Hotel but if possible I will cancel and re-book at the Oryx Garden. Do you think I will be able to reserve a room if I go directly to the hotel during my transit Outbound flight (one week earlier before my stay) or is your impression walk-in bookings? Would you mind to share more information about the location?
If you go towards the new north node near the D and E gates you will see signs for the Duty Free North Area. The signs also include Oryx Garden Hotel now pointing you towards the desk. It will be in front of the tropical garden/waterfall (when it opens) and beneath Al Mourjan North (when it opens), the desk said both of these should be open within the next 2 weeks.
Oct 10, 2022, 3:50 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 38
I did asked the Oryx team if they can send me the contact info for the Oryx Garden and that's the reply I obtain :
I assume they will not open any reservation for november and december if they have the same policy as the main Oryx hotel (all rooms blocked for the WC).
At the moment we are not taking reservations or waiting list for the Oryx Garden Hotel.
Oct 16, 2022, 8:02 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SAF
Programs: AA Platinum; Hilton Diamond, Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 37
It still doesn't make sense to me for them to block all rooms for the WC. It doesn't appear as though Oryx is one of the hotels that is a part of the official accommodation website, nor would attendees really want to have to go through security/immigration on a daily basis. Hopefully someone is transiting soon after Nov 1 and can provide an update.
Oct 16, 2022, 3:21 pm
#26
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 650
There not blocked for the World Cup, they are blocked because of it so during irregular operations transit passenger have somewhere to stay as there will be no hotels available in Doha to accommodate anyone.