Overnight in Qatar
Dec 13th 2009, 4:30 pm
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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
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
Dec 13th 2009, 5:46 pm
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Re: Overnight in Qatar
The Movenpick is not far, Al Sharq is not far ,closest I would say is the Marriott .
Dec 13th 2009, 6:00 pm
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Dec 13th 2009, 8:31 pm
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Dec 13th 2009, 8:33 pm
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Qatar.... why? Yikes.... They're way worse than Saudi there....
Dec 13th 2009, 9:12 pm
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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.
Dec 14th 2009, 2:56 am
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Re: Overnight in Qatar
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.
It seems there are only 6 or 7 in total in Doha.
Dec 14th 2009, 4:47 am
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Re: Overnight in Qatar
So there are no hotels at or near the airport then?
Dec 14th 2009, 9:19 am
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Re: Overnight in Qatar
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.
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.
Dec 14th 2009, 9:52 am
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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.
Dec 14th 2009, 12:33 pm
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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?
Dec 14th 2009, 1:06 pm
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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.
Dec 14th 2009, 1:24 pm
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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.
Ah yes....well, one man's pleasure is another one's displeasure.
I think it is a dump, plain and simple.
Dec 14th 2009, 3:17 pm
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Maybe I need to recalibrate then!