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Date of stay: April 15-16, 2018
Address: Omar Al Mukhtar Street, Area 61, Al Dafna, Street #850, PO Box 25500, Doha Qatar
Room: Complimentary 1 night stay thru the Plus Qatar Program, upgraded to a 1 bedroom suite as a Marriott Gold member
Highest Floor: 44th floor
How to get here: From the airport, take Uber which is cheaper. I took a local taxi for about 60 Rials. From the hotel to the airport with Uber is 38 Rials.
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Hotel Exterior & Entrance
Hotel exterior
Lobby & Front Desk
Check-in
I arrived at the hotel around 1:45am and after the security scanning and metal detector, I was helped by a friendly associate who informed me that I got a suite room 😍 I had previously contacted the hotel and had given my Marriott Rewards number where I have gold status so I guess it had helped with the room upgrade 😉 I was informed about the timings of breakfast, both in the Executive Lounge and in the main restaurant. I was also asked for a 300 Rial deposit. Lastly, I was asked if they should book a taxi for me to the airport but since I was planning to use Uber, I declined. With my room keys in my hand, I was then showed the way to the elevators.
Elevators (North Tower) & Hallway
1 Bedroom Suite, 3701
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This is one of the most spacious suites I've stayed at and it actually reminded me of the Executive Suite in Hilton Panama where we stayed a few years ago.
Executive Lounge North Tower, 42nd Floor
Breakfast (6am to 11am)
Afternoon Tea (12:30pm to 4:30pm)
There is also Happy Hour from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
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Executive Lounge South Tower, 8th Floor
Crossroad Restaurant, Breakfast Buffet 3rd Floor (6am to 11:30am)
Amenities
Pool, 7th Floor (6am to 11pm)
Business Center, Ground Level
Fitness Center, 7th Floor South Tower (24 Hours)
Mall Access, 2nd Floor
CONCLUSION
This stay is part of the Plus Qatar Program by Qatar Airways where I was given a complimentary night during my lay-over in Doha. As a five star hotel, I was really impressed with the rooms (and views) and the breakfast selection on the buffet was extensive. The amenities like the fitness center, spa and the pool were a big plus. I thought the palm trees by the pool were very nice and it was a pity that my stay was just a short one. The connector to the shopping mall in the 2nd floor is very convenient as well. Lastly, the staff were all professional and helpful especially the Filipino working in the Executive Lounge. Overall, I had an enjoyable stay and the fact that I got a suite upgrade because of my status just made it even more memorable. To all the staff of Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, Shukran 😍
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