Overnight in Qatar
 

Hi everyone,

On route to SA for the world cup i have a seven hour overnight layover in Qatar. It seems there is no airport in the hotel and i was wondering which hotel is closest to the airport so i dont have to sleep on the floor..!

Thanks,
Rob

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The Movenpick is not far, Al Sharq is not far ,closest I would say is the Marriott .

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Not asking for much, eh? :rofl:

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Little so called Jimmy - you noob. You've obviously never lived in the middle east.

All 5 star hotels here have a 777 rated landing strip as standard.

Mister mister here must be 4 star....

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Qatar.... why? Yikes.... They're way worse than Saudi there....

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You might jest, but I've seen plans for the Emir's personal terminal at the New Doha International Airport. It is like a ten-star hotel with a landing strip...for an A380.

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Don't rely on taxi's during peak times though to get back to the airport - I went to Doha recently for the England v Brazil match and nearly ended up back at the airport, after several wasted hours wandering round desparately trying to get a taxi.

It seems there are only 6 or 7 in total in Doha.

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So there are no hotels at or near the airport then?

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Hi
The Marriott is the closest - but only just. Next closest is the Ramada.
Both have bars & licensed restaurants.
Neither are low cost

Both have taxis readily available ( normally ) - but of course there's always Murphy.
A new Hotel is just being finished at the Old Airport which will be in walking distance.

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Why not just stay in the airport - it is ok - no bars as far as I recall but the restaurants are ok and there are a couple of quiet areas where you can rest.

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errrm, did I not tell you there are ?

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Say what?????
You must be talking about the first class and business terminal for Qatar airways....is twisty flying The Rip off wanna be 5 star thingy?

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No, the ordinary terminal - the one with the giant prayer room at the front. The one with the big play area at the side and the not-quite so good restaurant in front of it. The one with the big glass wall where you can see the sunrise. I think its ok - I actually thought it was quite good. I never spent any money in it.

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Ah yes....well, one man's pleasure is another one's displeasure.

I think it is a dump, plain and simple.

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Maybe I need to recalibrate then!;)