Overview of all the Qatar Airways Lounges in Doha

[AIRwin]

Jacuzzi in Al Safwa:

 

[ols]

Jacuzzi in Al Safwa:
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Doesn't look the easiest thing to get in and out of.

 

[jase05]

Doesn't look the easiest thing to get in and out of.

It’s been fine every time I have used it but yes for some with mobility issues it may not be doable

 

[AIRwin]

Doesn't look the easiest thing to get in and out of.

I thought I was the only one with that thought so I left some feedback when the reception asked

 

[justinbrett]

My first visit of the Al Sawfa lounge today.

Meh.

It’s a really nice physical space and hardly anyone in here. The lounge seating with the dividers are quite comfortable.

Other than that, not really anything here for me that EK doesn’t do equally well. Actually finding the service here somewhat indifferent with gusts of surly.

Asked for a glass of water and the lady handed me a small plastic bottle of room temperature water. I asked “do you have Cold water?” and she pretty much rolled her eyes and got one from the bartender. Still no glass but I gave up. No name local brand, would have expected an international brand and/or in a glass bottle.

I’m not going to say it’s a bad lounge because it’s clearly not but the overhyped reputation has dampened the experience for me.

 

[willyroo]

Had a couple of visits to the Gold/Platinum North lounge on our recent trip to LCA. First time it was really busy, had to grab some offset seats and wait for a pair to become available. Can't get a decent cup of tea, however the bar was well stocked.

1 hour wait for the shower.

Second visit - about 60% full and much nicer. Shower wait was 15 minutes. Half the charging points (USB and power) weren't working in the area we were in.

No real atmosphere in our 2 visits...

In comparison for that trip, the NZ J lounge in BNE was much nicer (food and atmosphere), which itself is a bit nicer than the QF lounge in BNE International.

Curious fact - being QF SG on a OW flight number, the NZ (Qatar) and QF lounges were available at BNE International

 

[serfty]

Curious fact - being QF SG on a OW flight number, the NZ (Qatar) and QF lounges were available at BNE International

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[justinbrett]

No real atmosphere in our 2 visits...

In hindsight I think that was my main issue with the Al Safwa lounge. It had the ambience of a public library (no doubt a function of making the space so huge and open). I’m sure some love that aspect of it, especially stopping between two long haul flights, but I think I prefer a lounge with a bit of life.

 

[Foreigner]

Agree ... with my (Most) in the thread title. Some lounges are worth going out of your way for (and I'm only talking business lounges or similar)

1. The Al Mourjan Lounge - The Garden at DOH. for business pax. Sublime. Uncrowded, huge dining area, a la carte or buffet, lots a waiters and other helpers, dozens of showers. Barman remembers the type of gin you asked for in your last G&T. Quiet areas, or views overlooking the Orchard. USB and international power points everywhere. Spa. How good is this lounge? I put my jacket over the back of my chair. Chap come up and offers me a proper jacket hanger. Unreal.

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QR biz lounges at LHR and SIN also excellent.

Business Lounge at IST. Also vast, lots of different places to be, variety of activities (inc for kids, so gets them out of the main areas). Live cooking stations, lovely buffet food. Booze hidden away, so marks taken off for that.

Cathay biz lounges at HKG. Only recall from the recent lounge crawl (I'm usually in The Pier), but I recall as being good.

Anyone been in the new DeltaOne lounge(s)?

I was wondering whether the QR platinum lounges would be better choice. Following your post I'm hoping to use this lounge next week.

 

[Daver6]

I was wondering whether the QR platinum lounges would be better choice. Following your post I'm hoping to use this lounge next week.

No. They're inferior lounges.

 

[RooFlyer]

I was wondering whether the QR platinum lounges would be better choice. Following your post I'm hoping to use this lounge next week.

No. Def stick with 'Business' lounges. Others report the Garden Lounge dining area as being crowded when they visited - I guess when a bank of flights are about to depart; but not in my experiences. But if so, turn left; there's another vast area there just for sitting and I suspect they might take meal orders there too.

 

[Princess Fiona]

No. Def stick with 'Business' lounges. Others report the Garden Lounge dining area as being crowded when they visited - I guess when a bank of flights are about to depart; but not in my experiences. But if so, turn left; there's another vast area there just for sitting and I suspect they might take meal orders there too.

They don’t do meals there. You need to be in the dining area or adjacent.