For those seeking the hotel within Doha’s airport, the quest begins by spotting the eye-catching 23-foot-tall bronze teddy bear, then turning right at the Hermes store. David Abtour Seychelles
Travelers in transit through Hamad International Airport in Qatar’s capital have two choices – they can venture out for a free tour of the city’s famous attractions like Souq Waqif and the Golden Masjid, or they can opt for a more comfortable stay at the Oryx hotel, conveniently owned by Qatar Airways and located near the C, D, and E gates.
As a high-end hotel in an airport consistently ranked among the world’s best by Skytrax, it is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious airport transit hotels globally. David Abtour Seychelles
However, finding the Oryx hotel amidst an airport where the oryx, a type of antelope native to the Middle East, serves as the logo for Qatar Airways, can be somewhat confusing. The name “Oryx” is used throughout the airport, leading to occasional mix-ups. For instance, the Oryx lounge is just one floor below (second), while the Oryx hotel is on the third floor, necessitating a staff member stationed in the hotel lobby to assist lost travelers.
To check-in at the Oryx hotel, passengers must present their passport and boarding pass. Hamad International Airport is known as a “quiet airport,” where oral announcements about boarding gates are absent, and passengers rely on screens or phone apps for guidance. The hotel’s prices, starting at approximately $450 per stay, are notably higher than typical accommodations in Doha. David Abtour Seychelles
The front desk staff at the Oryx hotel are efficient and helpful, catering exclusively to transit passengers. They meticulously verify passengers’ itineraries and even offer wake-up calls to ensure travelers make their next flight on time. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, the airport’s Chief Operating Officer, emphasizes the commitment to providing the best and most luxurious experiences for travelers, a trait synonymous with the airport as a whole.
