QATAR AIRWAYS   First and Business Class Lounge Reviews

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QATAR AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS REVIEW  - DOHA AIRPORT Premium Terminal

Review by : R Clarke

Date :   10 November 2009

A big difference noticed now that the business class section has expanded as it got very crowded close to midnight when lots of flights leave after this time. Separate set of toilets are in the news section also so this helps relieve the overcrowded toilets problem. Food is average as are the selection of drinks and not much choice for snacks either. Internet seems to be extremely slow each time I have tried to use it and given up.

QATAR AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS REVIEW  - DOHA AIRPORT Premium Terminal

Review by : Mark Fenlon

Date :   9 June 2009

The dedicated premium lounge at Doha is large, comfortable and well appointed. Food okay, nothing special. Drink choices are excellent. The men's wash room only has 4 toilets and 3 showers. If your transit time is short like mine (1-2 hours) and you find the lounge is busy, these facilities can become overwhelmed. So best to visit these facilities first before settling down. Qatar really need to address this issue soon.

QATAR AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS REVIEW  - DOHA AIRPORT Premium Terminal

Review by : A Mendoza

Date :   5 June 2009

Premium Terminal is a bit confusing to get to, as the bus operator from the plane makes no announcements. Once in the terminal, there is a limited duty free shopping area (much smaller than the main terminal's) and a few gates. Upstairs is the lounge area for premium passengers. Service is good, as you are greeted immediately upon arrival. From there, you can deposit heavy bags in the cloak room, use (rather dated) computers in the business centre, go to the game room, or go to the First or Business Class lounge. The business class lounge has a large dining area with actual table service. Food selection was excellent for a lounge - with actual main dishes and an endless variety of premium drinks. Past the dining area are huge sitting areas for more passengers who just want to relax. All seats are singles though, so don't expect to be able to lie down anywhere. There are showers in the restrooms, but there are no toilets and sinks in the private shower rooms. This means that one must groom and finish up in the public area of the restroom, which is a bit odd. Overall a very comfortable lounge, but not much to do in the terminal for long stopovers.

QATAR AIRWAYS FIRST CLASS REVIEW  - DOHA AIRPORT Premium Terminal

Review by : Mark du Plessis

Date :   1 May 2009

Still a great lounge although staff service seems to have fallen away in recent months. Buffet food has improved a bit from late last year, but what makes me so mad is the poor internet / wifi service. Complained to lounge staff and they just shrug and say it is working fine!?

QATAR AIRWAYS GOLD LOUNGE REVIEW  - DOHA AIRPORT Main Terminal

Review by : Richard Woodhead

Date :   2 September 2008

Had a long transit with redeemed mileage ticket Bangkok to Manchester. As frequent flyer - Gold - able to use the Gold lounge at Doha. Small but very quiet throughout- marble shower and extremely helpful staff. Seating limited to quite upright lounge chairs. A good selection of food almost 24 hours.  One negative comment the "quiet room" in the main terminal is anything but with constant tannoy announcements.

QATAR AIRWAYS FIRST CLASS LOUNGE REVIEW  - DOHA AIRPORT Premium Terminal

Review by : Patrick DuPlessis

Date :   20 August 2008

Nice spacious lounge. Escorted from aircraft in BMW 7 series, quick walk through security and into lounge. Enjoyed nice cooked breakfast, fresh fruits etc - staff very friendly and efficient. Had a 4 hour stopover and managed to bag a bedroom where had a few hours rest, before using shower room to freshen up. Good selection of mags/newspapers. WiFi was a little slow, but internet terminals also in lounge were quick. Much more like a hotel than an airline lounge. Well done Qatar!

QATAR AIRWAYS FIRST / BUSINESS CLASS LOUNGE REVIEW  - DOHA AIRPORT Premium Terminal

Review by : Dan Beaumont

Date :   14 January 2008

Upon arrival you are directed to the First or Business lounge as appropriate and we experienced both (there being no first class seats available on our return journey). First lounge is an absolute haven - great selection of food and beverages, comfy chairs and sofas, sleep cabins if required, spa and also a smoking room for those who require it. Good internet access although only a limited number of fixed terminals available - Wi-fi is free throughout though. Business lounge is similar to first but lacking in the sleep cabins and naturally much more crowded than First lounge. In both lounges staff are friendly and helpful and come around to announce your flight personally. Feeling a bit off-colour and in need of some antacid, the staff directed me to the clinic where I was soon fixed up and got the feeling that they would have attended to pretty much any condition from which I was suffering. I think this is a great idea that should be widely copied. If you travel business class, do be aware that the bus takes you to the regular terminal first so make sure you stay on board until you reach the premium terminal. This is no issue if you arrive first class as you are whisked from the plane in a 7-series BMW straight to the premium terminal.